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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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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Jesi Jordan Artist Talk
We’re delighted to announce that Jesi Jordan was awarded a TAIS Artist Residency! Jesi has been working in our space since November 2nd. Please join us for Jesi’s artist talk on December 6th at 7pm!Free and open to the public 🌹
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TAIS Animation Showcase Jury
Meet this year’s Showcase Jury!This year the Showcase Jury, Terril Calder and Alexandra Lemay selected winners for the Best in Showcase and the Madi Piller Award for Best Anijam. The Madi Piller Award is a 3 week residency with studio & equipment support at TAIS, $500 and a screening of the work at the next
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2024 TAIS Animation Showcase Program
Announcing the program for the 18th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase! This years’ Showcase will feature the following films and Anijams. The 18th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase is on November 21, 2024! Get your ticket to Showcase → showcase program 2023 Madi Piller Award TEMPERANCECharlotte Rose Lavoie-Ausper, Yasmine KaramanCanada TAIS Anti-racism Residency Commission I Can’t Do
Our membership is made up of a diverse community of people – students, animation fans, professional artists and curious minds who are both local and internationally based. By becoming a member you’re helping to make sure that Toronto is a place where animation art and artists can thrive.
