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
Managing Director Myfanwy Ashmore Departing TAIS
Announcement Regarding 2026 TAIS Animation Showcase
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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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TAIS 2023 Digital Animator in Residence
Supporting research and production in animation! TAIS is delighted to announce the Digital Animator in Residence for 2023 who will engage in self-directed work, along with a mentor, 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…
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Call for applications for a Digital Animation Residency – Youth 15-30
TAIS is delighted to announce a call for applications for a Digital Animation Residency – Youth 15-30. We have ONE Digital Animation Residency – running from January to April. DEADLINE January 25th 2023 11:59pm EST Apply HERE Notifications January 27th, 2023 TAIS is seeking ONE artists to engage in self-directed work, towards the completion of…
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Call for Artworks!
We are asking for artists (members and non members) to help us with this Winterrrr Bazaaaar! fundraising event through selling their work. It\’s a 60/40 sale -Artists keep 60%! Bring us your drawings, doodles, paintings, storyboards, photos, cards, handmade items of awesomeness! Space is limited! Please let us know when you will drop off the…
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