“On Future: Words and Images”

The artwork in this exhibition showcases diverse representational and conceptual explorations of how the idea of the future is constant and inevitable for all people, animals, buildings, memories and all other man-made and natural things.

In constructing their pieces, the artists were inspired by the selection of three words from The Toronto Word Pool (TWP) which is a collection of high-frequency nouns, adjectives, and verbs taken originally from the Thorndike-Lorge (1944) norms.

The result is a diverse collection of works that are both simple and complex and capture many forms, shapes, sizes, materials, patterns, and connections. They are all a potential means to contemplate what the future means to each of us and how we develop our own utopia.

In addition, the exhibit is enriched with the vibrant work of a younger audience. Several showcased artists took part in a participatory art event at JOUEZ, BIG on Bloor festival in July 2018. The artists invited the audience to select their own words and paint their visions of the future. The resulting artwork is presented as part of this exhibition.

Photography and Video Notice

This session will be recorded. Images and audio may be broadcast, reproduced and/or made available in print publications, online or on mobile devices, and may form part of one or more audiovisual productions intended for initial release on the internet, television and on home or mobile devices. By registering to attend and attending this event, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image, and voice in the production and in any promotion or use of the production in any media throughout the world.

Please join us for the opening of the Toronto Love Project on June 25 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at the North York Centre, 5150 Yonge St. The Toronto Love Project is a collaborative community installation to provide hope and positivity as the North York community heals from the tragic event of April 23, 2018.

The project, initiated by Berene Campbell of Toronto, invited quilters across Canada, the USA and worldwide to participate by making 4″ x 22ft long colourful banners stitched with messages of hope, peace & love. The goal of the project is to bring an uplifting experience to the community, to counter the hate and sadness of the attack.

The installation will be in place from June 25 – September 8. 2018

We would like to thank all those who have supported and contributed to the Toronto Love Project:

North York Centre
We Love Willowdale
Double A Jazz
Donors from around the world
Quilters from around the world
The local community who filled out message cards of hope, peace and love

North York Visual Artists Exhibition: Spectrum 2018

For our second exhibition of this year, we’ve partnered with North York Visual Artists (NYVA). NYVA is a local non-profit that has been around for 20 years. The group is comprised of artist members ranging from beginner to professional, working in diverse mediums.

Join us for NYVA’s Spectrum 2018 – an exhibition to show the group’s latest work!

Date: April 21 – May 3
Gallery hours: Tuesday – Friday 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Weekend hours: April 21 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Place: Toronto Centre for the Arts, Lower Gallery, 5040 Yonge St.

They are Around

Every year, North York Arts partners with emerging and established artists to put on art exhibitions for the North York community. The first exhibition of 2018 is titled “They are Around” by multidisciplinary artist, Azadeh Pirazimian.

Azadeh, who has a B.A. in Painting and an M.A. in Visual Communication, was born in Iran and has been in Canada for almost three years. Her collection “They are Around” explores how she began to develop her artistic voice in Canada.

Date: March 15-23, 2018
Gallery Hours: 1pm-6pm  Tuesday – Friday
Place: Toronto Centre for the Arts | Lower Gallery | 5040 Yonge St
Cost: Free

Opening Reception: March 15, 2018, 6-8pm