Join us at the Remote Gallery Winter Art Market & Exhibition!

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Thank You for being part of Akin Richmond-Bathurst's Open Studio

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Collaborative creative experience hosted by Dimitra Aristea (@di.composing). Photo by Yue (Jessie) Yang (@y.jiexij)

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday at Akin Richmond-Bathurst for our Open Studio as part of Ontario Culture Days. Our members worked hard to create an exciting day of  live painting demonstrations, creative collaborations, a variety of artwork for sale and beautiful displays of art. A huge thank you to everyone who came by and special thanks to our talented artists, our volunteers and our staff. 

Here are some photos from the event. Enjoy!

 

Left: Akin Member Vicky Vyas posing with the Akin banner (@vickyvyasinsta).

Middle: Olivier Forgues painting in his studio (@olivierforguesart). Photo credit: Vera Truong (@thecreativehybrid).

Right: Akin Studio Manager Theresa Hopkins posing at the Akin welcome table (@thopkinsart).

Left: Emily Simek working in her studio (@emilysimekart).

Middle: Dimitra Aristea posing in her studio (@di.composing).

Right: Amos Marsters posing in front of their studio (@amosmarsters).

All photos taken by Vera Truong (@thecreativehybrid).

Left: Pauline Douady in their studio (@pauline_douady).

Middle: Lotus Che studio (@lotusleafxyz).

Right: Sarah Conway offering pastel portrait commissions in their studio (@sarahterra.art). Photo credit: Vera Truong (@thecreativehybrid)

Left: Quinn Hopkins presenting work on a projector (@noodinstudio).

Middle: Collaborative creative experience hosted by Dimitra Aristea (@di.composing).

Right: Andres Dominguez live painting demonstration (@andresdominguez.artist).

Image Descriptions: Photos from the open studio showing various Akin Richmond-Bathurst artists in their studios posing or working on artwork, visitors participating in collaborative drawing and painting at a large table covered in paper and art materials, an Akin member posing in front of the Akin banner, and an Akin staff sitting at a welcome table. 

“Searing Pain” solo exhibition by Akin Career Launcher Award Winner Haley Meyer at Remote Gallery

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Searing Pain, Haley Meyers’ first solo show, explores the relationship between transitional places and memory loss, using fleeting images taken while in transit to reflect how memories slip, fade, and blur over time. 


“Pain describes emotional and physical discomfort caused by an illness. Searing refers to the intensity of this pain; how sharply it can cut through your life, burning and impossible to ignore. In this case, Searing Pain represents the experience of living with memory loss caused by a long-term illness. It is not a singular moment, but a continuous ailment that replaces life's experiences with half-rendered, half-imposed versions of reality. 

The interior of a moving car, the windshield catching fractured lights, and the blurred landscapes of a passing world. These fleeting moments mimic the experience of living with memory loss; indistinct and unreachable memories that vanish as quickly as they appeared. Through painting, I confront this Searing Pain. Working from digital photographs taken from the passenger seat of a moving car, I preserve fading experiences, extending their lives through slow and deliberate reconstruction. Each painting houses a different memory; they are mnemonic tools used to hold what my memory cannot. Painting becomes an active resistance to memory loss, a means of holding onto what is on the verge of disappearing.”

- Haley Meyer

 

'Searing Pain'
Haley Meyer
October 2-5
Remote Gallery
568 Richmond St W

Opening Reception:
October 2nd, 6-9pm

Gallery Hours:
Friday October 3rd: 12-6 PM
Saturday October 4th: 12-6 PM
Sunday October 5th: 1-5 PM

Haley Meyer is an oil painter & printmaker based in Toronto. Her first solo show, Searing Pain, will be held at Remote Gallery from October 2nd to 5th, 2025. Haley has received three Career Launcher opportunities in association with OCAD University and was awarded the Arts & Letters Club of Toronto Foundation Ina Gilbert Visual Arts Award. She is a recent graduate from OCAD University’s Drawing & Painting program with a minor in Printmaking & Publications. 

Haley is a recipient of the Akin Career Launcher Award. The Akin Career Launcher Award is a career-support opportunity for graduating students in Drawing & Painting, Integrated Media, Indigenous Visual Studies, Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies, and Sculpture & Installation at OCAD University. Offered in partnership with Akin, the award is facilitated by OCAD U’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers.

haley-meyer.format.com | @haleymeyerart

“Close Your Eyes, Heal in a Parallel World” solo exhibition by Akin Career Launcher Award Winner Firouzeh Saremi Far at Remote Gallery

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“Close Your Eyes, Heal in a Parallel World” is a body of work exploring the relationship between the human spirit and the natural world. Rooted in moments of personal reflection, the series draws inspiration from the ephemeral transition before sunrise, when darkness surrenders to the soft, bluish light of dawn. This fleeting moment, filled with quiet promise and subtle transformation, becomes a portal: a threshold between stillness and movement, between hardship and renewal.

Standing in nature with my eyes closed, I feel its rhythms—the hush of rivers, the rustle of wind, the resilience of trees, the smell of damp earth and fallen leaves, the distant call of birds, the crackle of dry twigs beneath my feet, the flutter of wings just beyond my sight, and the purity of air—gently pulling me into alignment with something greater than myself. In this harmony of sound, scent, texture, and light, a sacred alignment begins to form within me. Nature, without effort or intention, invites me back to myself.

Through this work, I seek to capture the healing power that lies in these moments of connection. In a world increasingly marked by disconnection and pressure, I invite viewers to pause, to breathe, and to imagine a parallel world where nature offers refuge and restoration. Like a nurturing presence, nature embraces those who seek solace; not by erasing pain, but by holding space for transformation.”

- Firouzeh Saremi Far

 

'Close Your Eyes, Heal in a Parallel World'
Firouzeh Saremi Far
Sept. 20 & 21
Remote Gallery
568 Richmond St W

Opening Reception:
Sat., Sept. 20 5-8pm

Gallery Hours:
Sat., Sept. 20: 12 - 8pm
Sun., Sept. 21: 12 - 5pm

Firouzeh Saremi Far is is a visual artist based in Toronto, Canada. Her artistic practice is an ongoing exploration of the intersections between human experience and environmental influences, reflecting different themes of identity, transformation, and resilience. Drawing inspiration from the emotional intensity of Expressionism and the limitless forms of Abstract Art, her works seek to invoke a dialogue on human matters. Her goal is to create art that not only occupies space but also serves as a catalyst for reflection and engagement, encouraging viewers to consider their connection to the world and the impact of their presence within it.

Firouzeh is a recipient of the Akin Career Launcher Award. The Akin Career Launcher Award is a career-support opportunity for graduating students in Drawing & Painting, Integrated Media, Indigenous Visual Studies, Cross-Disciplinary Art: Life Studies, and Sculpture & Installation at OCAD University. Offered in partnership with Akin, the award is facilitated by OCAD U’s RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers.

www.firouzehsaremifar.com | @firouzeh_saremifar

Thank you for coming to the Remote Gallery Art Market & Exhibition!

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Thank you to everyone who joined us on June 7th for the Remote Gallery Art Market & Exhibition. This event marked the recent expansion of Remote Gallery, and it was an opportunity to come together, celebrate the space, and highlight the work of our talented Akin members.

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Claire Correia’s sculpture, Steadfast, on now at the Akin Vitrine Gallery

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Image Description: Steadfast installation in the Akin Vitrine Gallery featuring intricate sculpted leaves hanging from wires with a blue angel sculpture in the centre. The installation hangs against a white wall.

 

We’re excited to welcome long-time Akin Member Claire Correia’s beautiful installation, Steadfast, to the Akin Vitrine Gallery this summer! Steadfast is an aerial sculpture/mobile made of pressed copper leaves, flame-worked and cast glass, brass and zinc wire.

Viewable 24/7 from the street, the Akin Vitrine Gallery is located at Akin St Clair,  1747 St Clair Ave West. Be sure to swing by the gallery to have a look. Steadfast will be on until July 31st. 

Meet Artist Claire Correia

Claire Correia:  “I am a project-based artist working with fire, glass, wood, and unexpected materials. For me, each project feels alchemical: mysterious, labour-intensive, and often unfolding late at night in a quiet, dark studio. Since joining Akin Collective in 2011, my practice has moved increasingly toward three-dimensional work. Recently, I’ve been exploring natural rhythms — particularly how wind, light, and energy move in waves — through a series of mobiles. I’m drawn to their gentle, shifting motion and how they bring a sense of calm and balance to the spaces they occupy.

As the project develops, I look forward to making and installing these mobiles at different scales, both indoors and out, to see how they respond to changing light, air currents, and weather. I’m especially curious about how environmental factors shape the viewer’s sense of space in relation to the sculptures — and how each setting invites a unique form of attention and engagement with them.”

 

Image Description: Claire is standing and smiling in front of a display of her artwork. She is wearing a colourful patterned top, a green skit, and has round blue glasses on.

 

About Steadfast 

Claire Correia: “One evening, I was out walking with my dog in the twilight when a breeze swept up a large eddy of leaves ahead of us. As the leaf tornado crossed the street, a fox ran out from its centre and disappeared into a nearby garden. That unexpected glimpse of something wild and magical in our quiet city neighbourhood has stayed with me ever since—and helped inspire the Steadfast mobile.

At the centre of Steadfast is an angel—like the fox—surrounded by swirling leaves. Both are creatures known to carry messages between worlds. So, is the angel a messenger, urging us to remain steady in uncertain times? An omen? A talisman of faith? Or a glimpse of something that’s always watching over us, guiding us, but usually unseen? Steadfast invites us to pause, to wonder, and to trust what we see in the living world—even if we’re not sure what it means.”

Image Description: Claire's sketchbook, open to reveal two pages of fine line drawings of the steadfast installation design process, with written notes.

Akin: What are you curious about right now? 

Claire Correia: “I’m thinking a lot about Deep Sea Nodules. What?! They are potato-sized rocks that cover thousands of square kilometres in the darkest parts of the ocean floor. Down there there is no light, no current, and there would be no marine life if these rocks did not PRODUCE OXYGEN (so are they in some way ALIVE?!). Deep sea mining companies are set to begin harvesting DSNs because they are rich in the minerals used in car batteries. We know so very little about what is down there in the deep sea and it’s importance to ecological balance in the world…..”

 

Image Description: the individual pieces of the Steadfast installation on a metal tray, arranged by size. The pieces have thin wires attached to leaf shapes.

 


Akin: What do you do to stimulate curiosity and inspiration? 

CC: “Oh I listen, read, watch, look and walk. Especially with dogs and friends!!”

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Akin: Do you have a studio routine ie: Are you a daily ritual person or are you project-focused in spurts?  

CC: “I don’t have a regular routine - I’m project-based and focus intensely on a body of work, then rest for a while before jumping into the next project. I usually work at night, when I can turn off the ‘house lights’ and just have my personal incandescent (warm) lights on. I find having tools lined up and research done before beginning work is really important to my studio practice. This might sound odd, but I feel the space must be prepared a certain way to kind of ‘let the spirits in’.”

 

Image Description: Claire's desk in her akin St Clair Studio, a work lap is above a table covered in tools and materials for glass and metal work. Around the table intricately patterned metal plates are leaning against the wall.

 

Akin: Do you have creative prompts or habits to help you get started? Any self-care tips to share?

CC: “Creative habit: I have a terrible memory, so I always carry a dot-grid notebook and fill it with references, info, ideas and thoughts. It’s not a diary though; I avoid writing anything deeply personal in the book. Self-care tips: Drink a lot of water. Ask for help and guidance. Be friendly to your neighbours. Remember that most people are good. Look for beauty everywhere.”

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Akin: Are you reading/listening to/watching right now which is inspiring you? If so, how?  

CC: “I read The Atlantic and the NY Times for obvious reasons. I’m listening to the Zen Studies podcast - because after a very dark stretch of years, I’m looking for some light.

I’m reading The Plant Eaters: How the unseen world of plant intelligence offers a new understanding of life on Earth, by Zoe Schlanger - because it’s fascinating, dense with mind-boggling information, and well-written!”

 

Image Description: Claire's desk in her akin St Clair Studio, a work lap is above a table covered in tools and materials for glass and metal work. Around the table intricately patterned metal plates are leaning against the wall.

 

Akin: What does your Akin studio mean to you? What brought you to Akin? 

CC: “I came to Akin Lansdowne in 2011 because it was just the right time to get a studio. In that beautiful space I was welcomed into the most amazing community of artists - many of whom are friends to this day. Through the years, being with Akin has allowed me to make art downtown in the big city, always have a place to go where I am an artist FIRST, and importantly - be part of an ever-expanding community of like-minded, open and fascinating creative people.”

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Akin: What advice would you tell your younger self about creating art? What have you learned? 

CC: “The things I’ve learned about creating art may not obviously seem to be about creating art, but really they are: 1. Take care of your mental health and talk to someone if you feel unbalanced. 2. Talk to the people you love; Deal with interpersonal problems before they have a chance to go deep.

Advice to my younger self: If you’re not sure about something, ask yourself “What have you got to lose?” If the answer is “Nothing”, just do it.”


Learn more about Claire’s work by visiting her website clairecorreia.com or on instagram @claire.correia or, sit on her public bench in front of the No Frills on Hannah Avenue, in Liberty Village!

Akin Vitrine Gallery, 1747 St. Clair Avenue West

 

Akin Davisville Open Studio - Doors Open Toronto 2025!

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A poster featuring two images of Akin Studios: one showing a potter’s studio with a wheel and shelving, the other a painter’s studio with artwork on the walls and an easel. Both spaces have white walls and sunlit windows.The text reads: 'Akin Davisville Open Studio! Three floors of studios. All are welcome. May 24 & 25, 10 AM – 5 PM, 244 Merton St.' Below the text, the Akin and Doors Open Toronto logos are displayed."

 

We’re thrilled to announce that Akin Davisville will be participating in Doors Open Toronto 2025 (@doors_opento), taking place on May 24–25, 2025.

As part of this city-wide celebration of Toronto’s architectural, cultural, and creative spaces, Akin Davisville will open its studio doors to the public for the very first time. Visitors will get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work and community inside Akin Davisville.

Located at 224 Merton Street, Akin Davisville is home to a diverse group of emerging and established artists working in painting, illustration, textile art, sculpture, mixed media, and more. During Doors Open, guests are invited to tour the studios, meet the artists, and learn about their creative practices through informal talks, demos, and in-studio displays.

Akin Davisville, 224 Merton Street

 

The theme of this year's Door’s Open Toronto is ‘Play’. In response, will be creating a ‘Jam Wall,’ an interactive, evolving piece of artwork where artists and participants can collage, paint and draw on a collaborative art piece that will be displayed in the studio. Drop in and take part! 

Event Details: Akin Davisville, 224 Merton Street
Dates: Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25, 2025
Open Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What to Expect: Open studios, artist meet-and-greets, artwork on display, family-friendly activities

Accessibility Info: Akin Davisville consists of three floors of studios, all of which have elevator access from the main entrance way. There are single stall gender neutral bathrooms on each floor. More accessibility detail can be found here.

Admission is free and all are welcome!

In the coming weeks, we’ll be highlighting some of the incredibly talented artists working at this studio, so stay tuned! We can’t wait to welcome you into our space. 

Akin Members at The Artist Project 2025

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The Artist Project is back from May 8–11, showcasing over 250 independent artists—and we’re thrilled to have five of our members participating, including two featured in the Untapped section!

A special shoutout to Leah Oates and all of our alumni members: Alyssa King, Ashley Snook, Carolina Reis, Chris Harms, Kath Zhou, Stephanie Avery, Tony Cruz, and Curt Gaudon.

Congratulations and best of luck to you all!

With love,
Akin

Abby Gowland

Akin Richmond-Bathurst member Abby Gowland (@abbygowland_art) is an emerging Canadian Printmaker and Queen’s University BFAH graduate (2024). She creates intricate floral patterns using the traditional technique of drypoint with black ink and white paper. Gowland practices at Open Studios in Toronto and has exhibited across Canada.

Find her in the UNTAPPED section

Janne Reuss

Akin Yonge-St Clair member Janne Reuss (@jannereuss) was born and raised in Mexico City and is currently based in Toronto, Canada. She has been a professional practicing artist for more than two decades, having lived, worked and exhibited her artwork in Mexico, United States, Germany, Italy and Canada. She studied Fine Arts at the Academy of Art & Design in Stuttgart, Germany and History of Art in Mexico City. Her preferred media are photography and collage, but she also paints, often cycling fluidly between the three. Through the metaphor of trees and branches she inquires how experiences of home and place are imprinted deep inside of her. She layers her photographs - often overpainting them - in order to recreate the intricate process of remembering. Janne’s work is held in private and public collections including the Donovan Art Collection at St. Michael’s College (Canada) and the Municipal Gallery of Ostfildern (Germany).

Kris Cvetkovic

Akin Queen East member Kris Cvetkovic (@kriscartist) is an artist living and working in Toronto. His themes focus on organized chaos and interconnectedness found in both natural and urban patterns.

Akin Richmond-Bathurst Meera Dinh (@m.sarts) is a Vietnamese artist based in Toronto who specializes in oil painting. Her work delves into the complexity of female identity, transforming personal and external experiences into dynamic compositions rich with intimacy, eroticism, and transformation. She completed her Honours BFA in Drawing and Painting at OCAD University in 2024.

Find her in the UNTAPPED section

Miles Ingrassia

Akin Dupont member Miles Ingrassia (@milesingrassia) is a painter with a background in printmaking and has collaborated with other artists to produce limited-run fine art editions. His practice explores masculinity through the male figure, drawing from his experiences growing up in Hamilton, Ontario. Through a delicate interplay of violence and tenderness, his paintings investigate the complexities of contemporary masculinity, highlighting its contested position between inherited norms and evolving identities.

Akin Niagara – Pop-Up Exhibition | April 5th

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Join us for the Akin Niagara Pop-Up Exhibition, a one-night-only event! This casual drop-in gathering will showcase the creative work of the Akin Niagara artists.

Featuring artwork by Chris Gardiner, Chloe Griffin, Bianca Guimarães de Manuel, Gabriela Laconsay, Tim Mikula, & Amita Sen Gupta.

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All of the Glory, None of the Spending: a new exhibition by Charlotte Van Ryn at the Akin Vitrine Gallery

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All of the Glory, None of the Spending by Charlotte Van Ryn (@charlottevryn) is now on view at Akin Vitrine Gallery until the end of March! 1747 St. Clair Ave W at Akin St Clair - viewable 24/7 from the sidewalk.

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New Exhibition at the Akin Vitrine Gallery On Now! Theresa Hopkins’ installation Kiddo

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Image Description: Artist Theresa Hopkins’ installation, Kiddo, hanging in the Akin Virtine Gallery. A cylindrical round of beads hangs from the ceiling of the gallery. The beads are white with pink clouds, with blue beaded tassels hanging from the bottom. Blue beading across the white and pink sky read “chin up kid’. 

 

We’re excited to announce a brand new installation at Akin’s Vitrine Gallery! Running until January 30th, Artist Theresa Hopkins’ installation Kiddo will be viewable from the street at Akin St Clair, at 1747 St Clair Ave W. Be sure to swing by and check it out. In the meantime, we reached out to Theresa to learn more about her work and inspirations. 

Theresa Hopkins is a black multi-disciplinary artist and arts organizer living and working in Toronto. She focuses on themes surrounding identity, emotion, and her interactions with the world through her unique lens. Using colourful and tactile materials and subject matter, her work draws on nostalgia juxtaposed with mature themes. Her installation entitled Kiddo, runs from December 1- January 30th. 

 

Image Description: A photograph of artist Theresa Hopkins standing against a blue background. Theresa has long wavy black hair, blue eyeshadow and wears a white t-shirt. She is facing the camera,  holding a flag with a cartoon  of Roger Hargreaves’ Little Miss Chatterbox.

 

About the Installation 

‘Kiddo’ represents the vast majority of adults born as millennials who are currently experiencing arrested development, Kidults, and people who are failing to launch. Is there a place in your life you think you “should” be by now? 


What are you curious about right now? What do you do to stimulate curiosity and inspiration? 

Theresa Hopkins: “These days, I’m focusing on play. I believe relationships are garnered and watered through the ability you have to play together. Whatever the capacity. Being “silly” is so important. To get inspired I convene with nature, I make up scenarios with friends, I play children’s games.”


What was your first medium and what's your favourite tool/material right now? 

TH: “One of my first mediums was definitely beads. I used to be obsessed with friendship bracelets and animals made out of pony beads strewn with elastic string. When I was 15 I used to make beaded cuffs and bracelets for friends I used to rave with. It’s funny how I’ve returned back to it now. I guess we are creatures of habit after all.”


Do you have a studio routine?  

TH: “I am definitely someone who has project focused spurts of inspiration. I tend to do many projects at once though so perhaps it’s actually hurting me more than helping me since finishing work takes me a while.”

 

Image Description: A close-up photos of Artist Theresa Hopkins’ installation, Kiddo, hanging in the Akin Virtine Gallery. The beads are white with pink clouds, with blue beaded tassels hanging from the bottom. Blue beading across the white and pink sky read “chin up kid’. 

 

Do you have creative prompts or habits to help you get started? Any self-care tips to share?

Honestly most of art happens away from the canvas. It’s easy to berate yourself for not “working” on your work when I think in actuality, we are constantly working on work by just living our lives. I don’t try to limit myself to only mediums I’m comfortable in. I find it helps me to make art that “doesn’t have a purpose” it’s in those moments when I can really experiment. 

As in regards to self-care I think it’s important to have a healthy community that can be a sounding board for ideas. Take criticism graciously and always ask questions to yourself. Give yourself time and show up for yourself.


Is there an artist you'd like to go back in time to meet? Or someone you'd love to invite to dinner right now? Who is it and what would you ask them about?

TH: “Not really, most of the artists I like are here, now.” 


What are some of the benefits of being in the studio for you? What brought you to Akin?

TH: “I love having a community around that inspires me. Seeing other artists in different phases of their practice gives me hope for the future of the arts in this city. Working at Akin has given me purpose like no other, and being able to serve a community I’m a part of is extremely fulfilling. 

I joined Akin after a 3 year hiatus of making or showing my artwork. I had convinced myself for a number of years that being in survival mode and putting all my effort into working to pay rent was top priority. I decided one year to make a painting for a friend and needed a place to work. I ended up joining Akin and it’s one of the best decisions I could of made for my practice.”


What are you NOT very good at? What do you WANT to be good at? 

TH: “Wish I was better at attending art shows, it seems like I only get out when someone I know is involved. I’ve made this a goal of mine for the upcoming seasons!” 

Check out Kiddo at the Akin Vitrine Gallery, 1747 St Clair Ave W, viewable 24/7 from the sidewalk, on till January 30th, 2024. 

See more of Theresa Hopkins’ art @Thopkinsart

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Bring your creative vision to life at Remote Gallery this winter with extended 2024 pricing!

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At Remote Gallery, our 2024 pricing is available through February 2025! Centrally-located at 568 Richmond Street West, Remote is perfect for your winter pop-up, art market, exhibition, or holiday gathering. The gallery is a 300 sqft, street level venue with gallery lighting, floor to ceiling windows, polished concrete floors and occupancy for up to 40 guests.

Why Now?
Reserve your dates in December,January and February to lock in our current pricing before it increases in March 2025. Akin members enjoy an additional 10% off December rentals!

Currently Available Dates:
December 2-4, 8-9, 16-31
January 1-22
February 1-19

Create memorable moments in a space built for art and community! For bookings and more details, reach us at gallery@akincollective.com

Image Description: a photograph of Remote Gallery with bright light coming through the window. The space is empty with dark floors and bright white walls. Overtop of the photo is decorative snowflake drawings around the corners.

 

Get in touch to reserve your dates and start planning! 

Image Description for the images above: a slideshow showing 5 photos of Remote Gallery in various configurations including set ups with tables and chairs, an exhibition with people in attendance throughout the space, and installations with various artwork and objects on the walls and in the space.

Akin Queen Open Studio: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community

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On October 12th, we had the pleasure of opening our doors to the community for the Akin Queen East Open Studio, and we couldn't be more grateful to everyone who came and made the event such a success!

A huge thank you to our amazing Akin members for showcasing their work and welcoming visitors with such warmth and enthusiasm. The sense of community was palpable, and it was wonderful to see so many meaningful connections made throughout the day.

We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Nurielle Stern of Lost and Found Gallery and the artists from the 1-800-INF-ERNO exhibition for collaborating with us for the day. They truly added another layer of inspiration and we’re so glad to have shared this special occasion with them.

Lastly, a big thank you to all of our guests! Whether you’re an artist, an art lover, or simply curious about our space, your presence and support mean the world to us. It was fantastic to meet so many new faces, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future— Until then, enjoy the photos from the Open Studio! 

Image Descriptions: a slideshow of images showing artists and guests at Akin Queen East during the open studio. There are different people who are talking to each other, smiling, and looking around the studios. Artwork and art materials can be seen in the studio space including paintings, sculptures, and textile works. 

List of participating artists: 

As well as the artists featured in the 1-800–INF-ERNO installation at The Lost and Found Gallery: Micki-Lee Smith & Zakriya Bashir-Hill, in collaboration with Diana Lawryshyn, Pratap Mathews, & Yun Young Lee. Also featuring paintings by Diana Lawryshyn.

Thank you! 
Love, Akin