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The Madi Piller Anijam Award
Toronto Animated Image Society is thrilled to announce the renaming of the Anijam Residency Award to the Madi Piller Anijam Award in recognition of Madi’s significant contribution to TAIS as president, grant writer, curator, and much more over more than 10 years. The winner of the Madi Piller Anijam Award will be awarded a cash…
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The 16th Annual TAIS Showcase!
October 13th-16th 2022 Thursday October 13th (GALA SCREENING) Friday October 14th (Artist talk) Saturday October 15th (Workshop) Sunday October 16th (MATINEE SCREENING) TAIS is thrilled to present the 16th Annual TAIS Showcase poster created by Kellen Hatanaka! Each year TAIS commissions an artist to create the TAIS Showcase poster based on the Anijam Theme. This year’s…
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TAIS Showcase Poster Reveal
16th Annual TAIS Showcase Poster! TAIS is thrilled to present the 16th Annual TAIS Showcase poster created by Kellen Hatanaka! Each year TAIS commissions an artist to create the TAIS Showcase poster based on the Anijam Theme. This year’s poster incorporates the theme: Endless Loop Kellen Hatanaka is an artist and designer from Toronto, Canada.…
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Studio Skills – Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Welcome to TAIS Studio Skills Workshops! TAIS is currently upgrading our Studio Skills Registration pages. Please go HERE to see the Workshops & Course offerings. QUESTIONS? Contact: tais.studio@gmail.com 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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Artist talk: Sacha Beeley
Artist talk: Sacha Beeley Date: October 14th 7:00pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin St. Unit B FREE!!Please join us on October 14th 7:00pm at TAIS for an in person artist talk with Sacha Beeley, a 2022-23 TAIS Artist in Residence! Light refreshments will be served. *please come prepared to wear a mask. TAIS still requires indoor masking at this…
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Call for Anijams
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. This year the Anijam Theme is: ENDLESS LOOP! Entries open August 12th for the 2022 Anijam DEADLINE September 30th (by midnight) SUBMISSION FORM/DETAILS BELOW Each year, TAIS’ Anijam features 10 second…
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