TAIS is an artist run production centre where independent artists come to create, explore, research and develop skills in traditional and experimental animation techniques.
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TAIS is hiring an Interim Managing Director
Interim Managing Director (35hrs. per week, 6-month contract) About the Organization The Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) is an artist-run production centre where independent artists come to create, explore, research and develop skills in traditional and experimental animation techniques. As a charitable non-profit organization, TAIS is dedicated to exploring and promoting the art of independent…
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Managing Director Myfanwy Ashmore Departing TAIS
Dear TAIS community, I am writing to you to announce the departure of our Managing Director, Myfanwy Ashmore. Myfanwy will be moving on after seven dedicated years with the Toronto Animated Image Society as of September 21, 2026. Over the course of Myfanwy’s leadership of TAIS, they have been instrumental in advancing this organization’s mission…
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Announcement Regarding 2026 TAIS Animation Showcase
TAIS has made the difficult decision not to hold our annual TAIS Animation Showcase screening this fall. The challenges TAIS is currently facing require us to narrow our priorities to those that benefit our members and community the most. After exploring many different possibilities, venues, and event structures, our Board has determined that we do…
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Grant Writing Demo
Technical Demo: Media Artists Project Creation Grant – Presentation Date: Wednesday September 9thTIME: 7 pm – 9 pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B This demo will help sharpen your Grant writing skills and help prepare for the upcoming Media Artists Project: Creation Grant. About the Demo Looking to sharpen your grant writing skills? Join us…
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Animators IRL – October 8th
Animators IRL is back! Join us for a free evening of creating together, hosted by TAIS member Jeremy Nir (@tubetop_simulator) This hands-on workshop is all about pre-production: exploring ideas before jumping into animation. WHEN: Thursday, October 8TIME: 6:30 to 9:30 PMWHERE: TAIS (1411B Dufferin Street, Toronto) Pizza and art supplies will be provided, or bring your…
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Character Design Carousel Demo
Technical Demo: Character Design Carousel Date: Saturday September 5thTIME: 1 pm – 4:30 pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B Discover the character design process and creative journey behind four outstanding animation filmmakers. About the Demo Discover the character design process and creative journey behind four outstanding animation filmmakers in this artist demo event on (September…
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