Author: Myfanwy Ashmore

Life drawing with live models (clothed) Creative skills development – Beginner 6 classes (3 classes remain: July 3, 9 16) 7:00 – 8:30pm @ TAIS – 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B   Work on your observation skills and technique with uninstructed life drawing sessions at TAIS, featuring live models in costume. Seating, drawing donkeys/benches and/or boards provided.…

  TAIS 2018-19 MICRORESIDENCY ARTIST Daniel Sterlin-Altman       Daniel Sterlin-Altman June 4 – 24, 2018 Studio talk: October 25, 8pm Daniel Sterlin-Altman will use his time in TAIS studios to begin production of a new stop motion short film Do You Even Carrot All? – a satirical stop motion-animated short exploring the role of hedonism and regret amongst men…

Animated short films on the theme of witchcraft and ritual DEADLINE EXTENDED: June 8, 2018 (by midnight)   The Toronto Animated Image Society seeks submissions for Bewitched, a touring programme of animated short films that focus on the potential for a decolonial future through the practice of witchcraft and ritual.    First screening is scheduled…

TAIS 2018 International Artist in Residence Presentation partners Trinity Square Video and Colectivo Toronto Thursday, May 31, 2018 7pm @ TAIS, 1411 Dufferin St. Unit B Reception to follow   [WPGP gif_id=\”6687\” width=\”250\”]   Join us for a talk by Julian Gallese, TAIS 2018 International Artist in Residence. Over the course of a month in studio, Julian has produced a…

May 1 – 22, 2018 Studio talk: May 17, 7pm [WPGP gif_id=\”6407\” width=\”300\”] For her residency, Emily Pelstring will continue production of a short experimental narrative animation with the working title Witch’s Work. This project will build on narrative trajectories the artist has been pursuing in their animation and multimedia practices, weaving together a series of surrealist, hand-drawn scenes culled…

Entries are now open for the 2018 Animation Showcase DEADLINE May 28, 2018 (by midnight) FOR SUBMISSION DETAILS CLICK HERE  TAIS Members in good standing may SUBMIT via TAIS submission form at no charge All Non-members must submit via FilmFreeway ($5.00 CDN fee applies) Each year, the TAIS Animation Showcase presents the best local, national and international independent animation…

  2D animation workshop with special guest Paloma Dawkins Creative skills development – Beginner Limited to 6 participants – first come first serve May 14, 2018 6:30pm – 9:30pm @ TAIS – 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B TAIS Member $25 / HES Member $25 / Non-member $40 Presented in partnership with the Hand Eye Society    A unique chance…

Unity 3D workshop with special guest Paloma Dawkins May 15, 2018 6:30pm – 9:30pm @ TAIS – 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B TAIS Member $25 / HES Member $25 / Non-member $40 Member discount code needed – contact jenn@tais.ca for code # Copresented by TAIS Presented by the Hand Eye Society as part of their  EXPERIMENTAL GAME DESIGN WORKSHOPS…

January 8 – January 28, 2018 Studio talk: February 1, 7pm   Tindur Lilja Petursdottir will use their time in TAIS studio to complete the Animatic for a new project about the nordic poem Gróttarsöngur. This Old Norse poem (composed during the Old Norse period from the 8th century to as late as the end of the 13th century) tells a tale…

Friday, February 23 & Saturday February 24 TAIS, 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B 7:00pm – 8:15pm each night +++++++++++++ $5 at the door Running Time: 67 minutes RECOMMENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY Join us at TAIS for a screening of The Best of Ottawa 2017 programme – a selection of the jury awarded short films and…