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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Workshops Survey
TAIS is excited to expand and enhance our workshops to better support our members—including offering more free events! We’d truly appreciate it if you could take just a few minutes to complete the short survey below. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will directly shape our future programming. Fill out our short survey here: TAIS
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Studio Updates – February 2026
Today we’re announcing two updates to TAIS Studios. First, we’re excited to officially announce the opening of a new studio space! Studio 6 is designed to be a 2D animation workspace for hand-drawn & digital animation. This 9’6″x9’6″ space features a 2024 Mac Mini, a Wacom Cintiq 22HD and a BenQ 4k UHD monitor, as
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Student Placement: Arza Cetin
TAIS is delighted to welcome Azra Cetin @theazragallery is completing their OCAD student placement with us until April! Azra, is a contemporary artist and a fourth year Experimental Animation student at OCAD University. She is originally from Istanbul, and their practice is inspired by heritage and the ways bodies exist within society. Azra is especially
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Digital Animator in Residence: Mya Van Dyk
TAIS is delighted to announce this year’s Digital Artist in Residence! Welcome Mya to TAIS! Mya (@pisspisspisstits) will be working at TAIS from November 25th for the next 12 weeks on a new animated short. TAIS is grateful to IMAA and the Government of Canada for funding this Digital Skills upgrading program. Mya Van Dyk
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2025 AGM
It’s that time of the fiscal year! Join us at TAIS on Thursday, November 27th for our Annual General Meeting (AGM). TAIS Members have voting privileges at the AGM. Members who cannot attend would like to send a proxy can email board@tais.ca to get a proxy form. Signed forms must be in by November 26th.
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2025 Showcase Award Winners
Announcing the winners of the 2025 TAIS Animation Showcase! Best in ShowcaseAudience Choice Award – Best in Showcase MealitancyMarie Royer, Zinia Scorier Madi Piller Award for Best Anijam SparksGabriel Puchielle Best Anijam – Honourable Mention Small Crush SnailEmily Waknine Audience Choice Award – Best Anijam Chug!Sharne Eve Congratulations to these outstanding animated films! Thank you
Our membership is made up of a diverse community of people – students, animation fans, professional artists and curious minds who are both local and internationally based. By becoming a member you’re helping to make sure that Toronto is a place where animation art and artists can thrive.
