Author: Myfanwy Ashmore

  • Malte Stein Artist Talk

    Malte Stein Artist Talk

    Malte Stein Artist Talk

    Please join us for Artist in Residence Malte Stein’s artist talk on Friday July 29th at 7:00pm in person at TAIS. (FREE) Light refreshments will be served. Please note masking is still in effect in TAIS studios. Image credit: Ding – a film by Malte Stein Malte Stein Malte Stein is an independent animation film…

  • Una Di Gallo Artist Talk

    Una Di Gallo Artist Talk

    Una Di Gallo Artist Talk

    Una Di GalloArtist talkThursday, July 21⋅7:30 – 8:30pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin St. Unit B FREE!! Please join us on Thursday, July 21⋅7:30 – 8:30pm at TAIS for an in person artist talk with Una Di Gallo, a 2022-23 TAIS Artist in Residence! Light refreshments will be served.*please come prepared to wear a mask. TAIS still requires…

  • Malte Stein at TAIS studios!

    Malte Stein at TAIS studios!

    Malte Stein at TAIS studios!

    TAIS is delighted that 2021 Artist in Residence Malte Stein will finally be able to come to TAIS now that travel restrictions are lifted. Malte will be at TAIS studios from June 30th to August 7th! Image credit: Ding – a film by Malte Stein Malte Stein Malte Stein is an independent animation film maker and writer based…

  • Studio Skills – Spring and Summer 2022

    Studio Skills – Spring and Summer 2022

    Studio Skills – Spring and Summer 2022

    Welcome to TAIS Studio Skills Workshops! QUESTIONS? Contact: tais.studio@gmail.com TAIS is currently upgrading our Studio Skills Registration pages. Please go HERE to see the Workshops & Course offerings.  TAIS Workshops are presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Toronto Arts Council.

  • CALL for Submissions – The 16th Annual TAIS Showcase

    CALL for Submissions – The 16th Annual TAIS Showcase

    CALL for Submissions – The 16th Annual TAIS Showcase

    ENTRIES will open May 5th on FilmFreeway for the 2022 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 16th Annual TAIS Showcase will take place…

  • TAIS 2022-23 MicroResidency Artist

    TAIS 2022-23 MicroResidency Artist

    TAIS 2022-23 MicroResidency Artist

    We are excited to announce the selected artist for the 2022-23 TAIS MicroResidency is Lukas Conway!! Selected artists are given a choice between 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 artist talk discussing their project and processes.…

  • 1st Annual Burgerama BBQ Community Fundraiser!

    1st Annual Burgerama BBQ Community Fundraiser!

    1st Annual Burgerama BBQ Community Fundraiser!

    TAIS is delighted to invite you to the 1st Annual Burgerama BBQ Community Fundraiser! All proceeds go to funding the Studio Production Support Program.  We will have many varieties of burgers and other foods! And drinks! And raffle draws! And activities! And a great time to renew your membership!  WHEN: Saturday June 18th 3-7pm WHERE:…

  • Announcing 2022-23 Artists in Residence!

    Announcing 2022-23 Artists in Residence!

    Announcing 2022-23 Artists in Residence!

    Supporting research and production in animation! TAIS is delighted to announce three artists in residence for 2022-23 who will  engage in self-directed work, 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,…

  • Studio Production Support Program

    Studio Production Support Program

    Studio Production Support Program

    Applications open on May 14, 2022 | The next deadline is June 11th, 2022 BOOKING RATES for projects accepted for the program: Studio 1 $8 Day / $25 Week / $100 MonthStudio 2 $10 Day / $30 Week / $120 MonthStudio 3 $10 Day / $30 Week / $120 MonthStudio 4 $8 Day / $25 Week / $100 Month Studio…

  • Donate Today!

    Donate Today!

    Donate Today!

    Since opening our first specialized animation production studio in 2002, the member artists of the Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) have made hundreds of artworks, films and videos in our studios. Over these 18 years, TAIS has also commissioned dozens of new animation art works, helped hundreds of aspiring animators learn new skills, and connected with audiences large…