Author: Myfanwy Ashmore

  • TAIS 2024-25 MicroResidency

    TAIS 2024-25 MicroResidency

    TAIS 2024-25 MicroResidency

    TAIS is delighted to announce Rowan Campbell as the selected artist for the 2024-25 TAIS MicroResidency. Rowan will be at TAIS Studios from May 1st-21st 2024. Selected artists are given 3 weeks at TAIS studios with equipment support, valued at $1500.00 and are paid $1000.00 to create a new short animated work, and conduct an…

  • BTS IRL

    BTS IRL

    BTS IRL

    BTS IRL (Behind The Scenes In Real Life) is an open-mic style event where members can bring their projects and receive supportive feedback! Join us on Friday, March 8th at 6:30pm in our studios at 1411 Dufferin St. to meet people, share and see what people have been working on 🪄⁠ Details:⁠1. Both analog and…

  • TAIS Microresidency artist Alexander Stewart’s Artist talk

    TAIS Microresidency artist Alexander Stewart’s Artist talk

    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…

  • Announcing Oshini Wanigasekera as Artist in Residence for the TAIS Antiracism Residency

    Announcing Oshini Wanigasekera as Artist in Residence for the TAIS Antiracism Residency

    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…

  • TAIS 2024 Digital Animator in Residence!

    TAIS 2024 Digital Animator in Residence!

    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…

  • TAIS AGM!

    TAIS AGM!

    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…

  • The 17th Annual TAIS Showcase Program

    The 17th Annual TAIS Showcase Program

    The 17th Annual TAIS Showcase Program

    TICKETS Date: November 11th 2023 Doors: 6:30pm Screening: 7:00pm The Revue Cinema 400 Roncesvalles AvenueToronto, OntarioM6R 2M9 The TAIS Animation Showcase presents a collection of independent animation shorts from Canada and around the world, featuring 17 diverse animated films that offer a glimpse into the contemporary animation landscape. Join us for the 17th Annual TAIS…

  • 17th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase Poster Reveal!

    17th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase Poster Reveal!

    17th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase Poster Reveal!

    TAIS is thrilled to present: The 17th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase poster created by Malik McKoy! Each year TAIS commissions an artist to create the TAIS Showcase poster based on the Anijam Theme. This year’s poster incorporates the theme: Electric Lunch BIO: Malik McKoy is a multimedia artist based in Ajax, Ontario. McKoy graduated from…

  • The Animation Project

    The Animation Project

    The Animation Project

    North York Arts and the Toronto Animation Image Society have teamed up again to present The Animation Project. Over the course of seven FREE workshop modules, participants ages 55+ are learning digital animation techniques, and uncovering their own stories and creativity. With TAIS Member Cristal Buemi instructing – it’s already getting amazing results! The program…

  • Tir Tabandeh’s Artist talk

    Tir Tabandeh’s Artist talk

    Tir Tabandeh’s Artist talk

    Join us for OCAD U Career Launcher Residency Tir Tabandeh’s Artist talk! WHEN: October 11 at 7:00pm WHERE: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B. ⁠ Free and open to the public!⁠ Tir was awarded the OCADU Career Launcher Residency. The Career Launchers program by OCAD U’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers (RBC CEAD) are unique,…