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Una Di Gallo Artist Talk
Una Di GalloArtist talkThursday, July 21⋅7:30 – 8:30pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin St. Unit B FREE!! Please join us on Thursday, July 21⋅7:30 – 8:30pm at TAIS for an in person artist talk with Una Di Gallo, a 2022-23 TAIS Artist in Residence! Light refreshments will be served.*please come prepared to wear a mask. TAIS still requires…
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Malte Stein at TAIS studios!
TAIS is delighted that 2021 Artist in Residence Malte Stein will finally be able to come to TAIS now that travel restrictions are lifted. Malte will be at TAIS studios from June 30th to August 7th! Image credit: Ding – a film by Malte Stein Malte Stein Malte Stein is an independent animation film maker and writer based…
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Studio Skills – Spring and Summer 2022
Welcome to TAIS Studio Skills Workshops! QUESTIONS? Contact: tais.studio@gmail.com TAIS is currently upgrading our Studio Skills Registration pages. Please go HERE to see the Workshops & Course offerings. TAIS Workshops are presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Toronto Arts Council.
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CALL for Submissions – The 16th Annual TAIS Showcase
ENTRIES will open May 5th on FilmFreeway for the 2022 TAIS Animation Showcase! The TAIS Animation Showcase celebrates the best independent animation shorts from Canada and around the world. Our Showcase is a snapshot of contemporary animation today, featuring a diverse range of possibilities in the animated image. The 16th Annual TAIS Showcase will take place…
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TAIS 2022-23 MicroResidency Artist
We are excited to announce the selected artist for the 2022-23 TAIS MicroResidency is Lukas Conway!! Selected artists are given a choice between 3 weeks at TAIS studios with equipment support, valued at $1500.00 and are paid $1000.00 to create a new short animated work, and conduct an artist talk discussing their project and processes.…
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Announcing 2022-23 Artists in Residence!
Supporting research and production in animation! TAIS is delighted to announce three artists in residence for 2022-23 who will engage in self-directed work, towards the completion of a new short independent animated film or video. This residency comes with a combination of monetary funding and in-kind use of studio space, equipment and resources at TAIS Studios,…
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