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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Artist in Residence: Liza Desyatkova
TAIS is delighted to welcome Liza Desyatkova to our studios to work on her latest animation project during a 3-week Micro-Residency in our studios this June! We’ll also be hosting an Artist Talk on Thursday, July 3rd where Liza will describe her process and screen the work that she completed during her time with us.Check…
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Animators IRL – June 26
Next week! Animators IRL is a free event for animators to meet, connect, and create together, hosted by TAIS member Jeremy Nir. This session will include a hands-on animation workshop and time to share ideas and works in progress. To RSVP, go to tinyurl.com/animators-irl WHEN: Thursday, June 26TIME: 6:30 to 9:30PMWHERE: 1411 Dufferin Street Unit…
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Artist in Residence: Winston Hacking
TAIS is delighted to announce that Winston Hacking was awarded a 5-week Artist Residency in our studios! He’ll be with us until June 8th, so stay tuned for updates on his artist talk later this summer, where Winston will screen the works completed in his time at TAIS. Artist Bio: Winston Hacking is known for…
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Frame by Frame Workshop Series
This summer, the Toronto Animated Image Society has teamed up with Frame by Frame to host free accessible stop motion workshops in our studios, funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation—supporting community-driven arts across Ontario. If you’re an animator who has lived experience with disability, interest in exploring stop motion animation, and are open to co-designing…
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2025-26 TAIS Residency Application
Call for Artists in Residence ⛅️ Supporting research and production in animation! This year TAIS will have TWO residencies – but you must only apply once! DEADLINE: JANUARY 18th at 11:59pm ESTNOTIFICATIONS: FEBRUARY 18th 2024 TAIS is seeking TWO artists to engage in self-directed work, towards the completion of a new independent animated film or…
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2024 TAIS AGM
It’s time for our Annual General Meeting! Join us on Monday, December 16th at 6PM to hear about everything we’ve been up to this year 📊TAIS Members have voting privileges at the AGM, so come make your voice heard on the issues! Then, after we handle the business, we’ll be shaking things out with a…
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