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Oshini Wanigasekera – Artist talk
Oshini Wanigasekera – Artist talk
Join us for Oshini Wanigasekera’s artist talk! And check out this compelling trailer! Oshi will be discussing her work and her time at TAIS as the Artist in Residence in our Antiracism Project. Following the talk, we will be hosting a discussion about her work and the experiences of racialized animators broadly. WHEN: 7PM –…
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TAIS 2024 Digital Animator in Residence!
TAIS 2024 Digital Animator in Residence!
Supporting research and production in animation! Mitchell Keys has been working at TAIS as the Digital Animator in Residence for 2024 engaging 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…
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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…
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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…
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2023-24 MicroResidencies
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
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 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 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!
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…
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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…