Tag: news
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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…
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OCADU DPXA Student Placement: Estefani Tito
OCADU DPXA Student Placement: Estefani Tito
TAIS is delighted to introduce OCADU DPXA Students who are working with TAIS staff to create animations for TAIS’ Social media & website. Welcome Estefani Tito! “Hello!! My name is Estefani Tito and I’m a Toronto-based 2D animator. I’m an OCAD U international student, born in Peru and raised in the Dominican Republic. Currently doing…
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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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The Animation Project
The Animation Project
Online Premiere: December 8th, 2021 6pm North York Arts and the Toronto Animation Image Society (TAIS) have teamed up to present our second edition of The Animation Project! Our participants have been working hard during the course of several weeks of workshops facilitated by Cristal Buemi. Now they want to show their work! Join NYA,…
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TAIS AGM – 2021 Annual General Meeting
TAIS AGM – 2021 Annual General Meeting
TORONTO ANIMATED IMAGE SOCIETY (TAIS) 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Please join us for the Annual General Meeting on November 26th at 7:00 pm. It will be fun!We are going to have some screenings, (and a little business including voting, our audit etc.) All TAIS Members are invited to attend the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM). When: November 26th 2021Where: ONLINE –…
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The 15th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase
The 15th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase
Bringing audiences the best in independent Canadian and International animated short films, and the results of the 2021 Anijam competition. The Toronto Animated Image Society (TAIS) is thrilled to present: The 15th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase! This year our programme is a 3 day event, with screenings in person at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto! October…
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TAIS Showcase Poster Reveal!
TAIS Showcase Poster Reveal!
Every year TAIS commissions an artist to design a poster for our Showcase gala, based on our Anijam theme. For 2021 the theme is FORTRESS. We are so excited that Sabrina Bosco created this gorgeous 15th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase poster, revealed below! Check out Sabrina’s instagram @comfortablefields
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National Truth and Reconciliation Day
National Truth and Reconciliation Day
TAIS begins National Truth and Reconciliation Day, September 30th, 2021 by acknowledging that the sacred land on which TAIS sits has been a site of human activity for 15,000 years. This land is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee (hodt-en-oh-SHOW-nee), the Métis (may-TEE), the Wendat, the Chippewa (CHI-puh-waa), the Anishnaabeg (ah-NISH-naw-bek) and most recently, the…
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See You Again Festival
See You Again Festival
TAIS is delighted to be screening more than 10 artists’ animated works curated by Katie Micak for the See You Again Arts Festival September 24-26 2021. The TAIS screening will take place outdoors in person at 8:30pm Sunday September 26th at the Oculus Pavilion on the Humber Trail. This screening will be free! The See You…