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Tir Tabandeh’s Artist talk
Join us for OCAD U Career Launcher Residency Tir Tabandeh’s Artist talk! WHEN: October 11 at 7:00pm WHERE: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B. Free and open to the public! Tir was awarded the OCADU Career Launcher Residency. The Career Launchers program by OCAD U’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (RBC CEAD) are unique,…
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Anijam Call for submissions!
Each year, TAIS’ Anijam features 10 second long animated films submitted under a theme, which are compiled and screened at the TAIS Annual Animation Showcase. TAIS invites artists to submit to our 2023 Electric Lunch Anijam Competition! We’re looking for 10 second-long mash-up masterpieces, electrifying combos that spark 120 volt (or 220!) flavour, unique lunchtime…
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TAIS Artist in Residence Artist talk with Vinicius Sanchez, also known as Vico!
Vinicius will be giving an artist talk at TAIS – Please join us – it’s free and open to the public DATE: August 16th TIME: 7:00pm LOCATION: 1411 Dufferin Street Unit B Bio Vinicius de Aguiar Sanchez (b. 1987, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) also known as Vico is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice spans animation,…
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2023-24 TAIS Artist in Residence!
TAIS Welcomes Vinicius Sanchez, also known as Vico, as the 2023-24 TAIS Artist in Residence! We are excited that Vinicius will join us July 13-August 16th at TAIS studios! Bio Vinicius de Aguiar Sanchez (b. 1987, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) also known as Vico is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice spans animation, print, sculpture and…
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Artist talk – Brittany Bartley
Join us for Brittany Bartley’s Artist talk! WHEN: June 23rd at 7:00pm WHERE: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B. Free and open to the public! Brittany was awarded the inaugural Madi Piller Award (Previously Anijam Award). This prize awarded to the best Anijam submission includes 3 weeks at TAIS studios with full equipment support and…
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Showcase Call for Submission
Entries are now open for the 2023 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 gala screening for the 17th Annual TAIS Showcase will…
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