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 Microresidency artist Alexander Stewart’s Artist talk
Join us for TAIS Microresidency artist, Alexander Stewart’s Artist talk DATE: Wednesday March 6th TIME: 7:00PM WHERE: 1411 Dufferin Street Unit B Free and open to the public! Bio: Alexander Stewart received his MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His short films have screened internationally, including at the International Film Festival
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2023-24 MicroResidencies
TAIS 2023-24 MICRORESIDENCY ARTISTS Ivyy Chen Ivyy will be in the TAIS Studios from October 25th – November 15th 2023 BIO: Originally from Taiwan, Ivyy Chen is an Animation filmmaker and Illustrator living in London, UK. Inspired by her own experiences, she explores the intricate tapestry of human emotions through her unique use of emotive colours
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Announcing Oshini Wanigasekera as Artist in Residence for the TAIS Antiracism Residency
TAIS is delighted to announce Oshini Wanigasekera as Artist in Residence for the TAIS Antiracism Residency. Oshini is working at TAIS studios on their project for 6-weeks in tangent with our development & implementation of an Antiracism Policy. Oshini Wanigasekera is a Toronto based actor, animator, dancer, illustrator, and filmmaker. Oshini trained as a dancer
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TAIS 2024 Digital Animator in Residence!
TAIS is delighted to announce the Digital Animator in Residence for 2024 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 and resources at TAIS Studios, located
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Call for Artists in Residence 2024-25
CALL FOR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2024-25 Supporting research and production in animation!We have TWO residencies – but you must only apply once! DEADLINE: MARCH 4th at 11:59pm EST Notifications: APRIL 1st 2024 TAIS is seeking TWO artists to engage in self-directed work, towards the completion of a new independent animated film or video. This residency
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TAIS AGM!
It’s time for our Annual Grand Meeting! Join us on Friday, December 8th 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
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.
