Tag: news
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Anijam Call for submissions!
Anijam Call for submissions!
Each year, TAIS’ Anijam features 10 second long animated films submitted under a theme, which are compiled and screened at the TAIS Annual Animation Showcase. TAIS invites artists to submit to our 2023 Electric Lunch Anijam Competition! We’re looking for 10 second-long mash-up masterpieces, electrifying combos that spark 120 volt (or 220!) flavour, unique lunchtime…
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TAIS Artist in Residence Artist talk with Vinicius Sanchez, also known as Vico!
TAIS Artist in Residence Artist talk with Vinicius Sanchez, also known as Vico!
Vinicius will be giving an artist talk at TAIS – Please join us – it’s free and open to the public DATE: August 16th TIME: 7:00pm LOCATION: 1411 Dufferin Street Unit B Bio Vinicius de Aguiar Sanchez (b. 1987, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) also known as Vico is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice spans animation,…
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2023-24 TAIS Artist in Residence!
2023-24 TAIS Artist in Residence!
TAIS Welcomes Vinicius Sanchez, also known as Vico, as the 2023-24 TAIS Artist in Residence! We are excited that Vinicius will join us July 13-August 16th at TAIS studios! Bio Vinicius de Aguiar Sanchez (b. 1987, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) also known as Vico is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice spans animation, print, sculpture and…