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Artist Talk: Francis Tomkins
Artist Talk: Francis Tomkins
Join Francis Tomkins at TAISDate: Thursday April 30TIME: 7:00pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B About the Film Francis is working on their film new stop motion collage film called Every Forest is a Magic Forest on the topic of regaining childhood magic as a method of combating spiritual atrophy brought on by global existential threats…
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Artist Talk: Mya Van Dyk
Artist Talk: Mya Van Dyk
Please join us on April 8th for an Artist Talk hosted by Mya Van Dyk, where she’ll screen their new short film “A Twenty-Something’s Guide to Grieving Someone who is Not Dead”, along with past works. When: Thursday April 9th, at 7PMWhere: 1411 Dufferin St. Unit BFree and Open to the public! About the Film…
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Artist in Residence: Francis Tomkins
Artist in Residence: Francis Tomkins
Please join TAIS in welcoming Francis Tomkins, who is joining us for a 6 week Residency! Francis is working on their film new stop motion collage film called Every Forest is a Magic Forest on the topic of regaining childhood magic as a method of combating spiritual atrophy brought on by global existential threats such…
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Student Placement: Arza Cetin
Student Placement: Arza Cetin
TAIS is delighted to welcome Azra Cetin @theazragallery is completing their OCAD student placement with us until April! Azra, is a contemporary artist and a fourth year Experimental Animation student at OCAD University. She is originally from Istanbul, and their practice is inspired by heritage and the ways bodies exist within society. Azra is especially…
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Digital Animator in Residence: Mya Van Dyk
Digital Animator in Residence: Mya Van Dyk
TAIS is delighted to announce this year’s Digital Artist in Residence! Welcome Mya to TAIS! Mya (@pisspisspisstits) will be working at TAIS from November 25th for the next 12 weeks on a new animated short. TAIS is grateful to IMAA and the Government of Canada for funding this Digital Skills upgrading program. Mya Van Dyk…
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Studio Skills – Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Studio Skills – Fall/Winter 2022-2023
Welcome to TAIS Studio Skills Workshops! TAIS is currently upgrading our Studio Skills Registration pages. Please go HERE to see the Workshops & Course offerings. QUESTIONS? Contact: tais.studio@gmail.com TAIS Workshops are presented with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Toronto Arts Council.
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Call for 2022-23 Artist in Residence
Call for 2022-23 Artist in Residence
Supporting research and production in animation! TAIS MANDATE Founded in 1984, the Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) is an organization dedicated to exploring and promoting the art of animation through production, screenings, workshops and exhibitions. As an artist-run production centre, TAIS provides affordable access to space and equipment; offering services to independent artists who make…
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New HEPA Filters at the TAIS Studio
New HEPA Filters at the TAIS Studio
We now have two air purifying systems equipped w/ HEPA filters! In an effort to make our studio as safe as possible, we will have these air purifiers running whenever the space is occupied. We also require everyone working in the studios to be fully vaccinated. Our space is 1650 square feet, so social distancing…
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NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS (and new Membership Perks to go with them)
NEW MEMBERSHIP CARDS (and new Membership Perks to go with them)
The Toronto Animated Image Society now has Membership cards for TAIS members of all levels to carry around for identification in their wallet. This great new card gives you access to fantastic partnered discounts at businesses across Toronto. Come by our office/ studio at 1411 Dufferin St.- Unit B to pick up your very own…
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TAIS and ImagineNATIVE Co-Present \”STORIES FROM LAND AND SKY\”
TAIS and ImagineNATIVE Co-Present \”STORIES FROM LAND AND SKY\”
The Toronto Animated Image Society and ImagineNATIVE Film Festival present Stories from Land + Sky: Shorts Program at the 16th Annual ImagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (Oct 14-18,2015). This program is scheduled to screen on October 15, 2015 | 3:30pm at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinema 4 in downtown Toronto. More information available here>>.