Akin + PIxel & Bristle: Pop Up Series at the Drake Hotel - launch party April 18, 6-9pm!

Join us on April 18 from 6-9pm to kick off a series of exciting pop-ups happening at the Drake Hotel. Meet the artists and designers, enjoy a drink + shop the pop-ups early!

ABOUT THE POP UPS:
Discover the work of local artists and designers from Akin Collective Studios and Pixel & Bristle Design Market as they set up shop in the lobby of The Drake Hotel twice a week.

AKIN ARTIST SCHEDULE:

Thursday April 20, 6-9pm: Allie Croza of Akin Dufferin (Your Pal Al)

Saturday April 29, 1-4pm: Laura Keeling of Akin Dupont

Thursday May 4, 6-9pm: Jen Pilles of Akin Lansdowne

Saturday May 13, 1-4pm: Jessica Thalmann of Akin Lansdowne

Saturday May 27, 1-4pm: Erin Candela of Akin Dufferin

Thursday June 1, 6-9pm: Shanna Van Maurik of Akin Dupont

Saturday June 10, 1-4pm: Emma Dolan of Akin Dupont

Thursday June 15, 6-9pm: Kayla Polan of Akin Dupont

Saturday June 24, 1-4pm: Jackie Lee of Akin Sunrise

Thursday June 29, 6-9pm: Adria Mirabelli of Akin Dupont

Thursday April 20, 6-9pm: Allie Croza of Akin Dufferin (Your Pal Al)

Saturday April 29, 1-4pm: Laura Keeling of Akin Dupont

Thursday May 4, 6-9pm: Jen Pilles of Akin Lansdowne

Saturday May 13, 1-4pm: Jessica Thalmann of Akin Lansdowne

Saturday May 27, 1-4pm: Erin Candela of Akin Dufferin

Thursday June 1, 6-9pm: Shanna Van Maurik of Akin Dupont

Saturday June 10, 1-4pm: Emma Dolan of Akin Dupont

Thursday June 15, 6-9pm: Kayla Polan of Akin Dupont

Saturday June 24, 1-4pm: Jackie Lee of Akin Sunrise

Thursday June 29, 6-9pm: Adria Mirabelli of Akin Dupont

Akin Projects - Sale at the Akin Holiday Market and Online!

Come to the Akin Holiday Market this coming Saturday at the Lansdowne Brewery (303 Lansdowne Ave) next to the Holiday Zine + Maker Fair at Xpace Cultural Centre . Hot sales on Akin merchandise all day! All proceeds go to support Akin Projects not-for-profit arts programming.

Can't make it to the Holiday Market? All items on sale in our online shop until the end of December!

Akin Holiday Market - Exhibitor list announced!

We are so excited for the Akin Holiday Market, happening on December 17 at Lansdowne Brewery (303 Lansdowne Ave) from 12pm-6pm. Here is the list of the amazing exhibitors who will be showing their work!

Akin Projects

Bernadette Peets

Cosmological Fantasias

Empath School for Arts and Magic

Enrique V. Gaudite Studio

Erin Candela

Frederick Prince

HBphotoART

Jen Pilles Illustration

Lamb Textile by Johana Cordero

Laura Elliot

Laura Kay Keeling

Mark Seagram

Rebecca Jane Houston

Shanna Van Maurik

Status Avenue

Thusnelda Florence Contemporary Jewellery & Design

That's not all! The annual Xpace Cultural Centre Holiday Zine & Maker Fair, with even more incredible artists and makers, will be happening next door! Two great events, one day, free and friendly! See you there!

Open Studio's Artist Proof Sale Opening Party! December 1

Opening Night Party: Thursday, December 1, 6:00 to 9:00 pm, FREE ADMISSION
Sale continues Friday, December 2 through Friday, December 23, Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00 to 5:00 pm.

Open Studio’s Artist Proof Sale is an excellent way to kickstart or build a growing art collection. And you can do it without breaking your holiday budget! Hundreds of original works of art, including screenprints, etchings, lithographs and relief prints are available by established and emerging artists from around the country—priced from just $50-$400.

The opening night party features:

• Original, one-of-a-kind fine art prints, ranging from $50 - $400, by established and emerging artists.
• Food, cash bar and festivities
• An artwork by artist Dave Dyment commissioned especially for the event — limited edition prints will be printed live and available for sale that night.
• Limited edition, original, handmade artists’ greeting cards—our new annual range of cards will be launched during the event.

The Artist Proof Sale is an important fundraiser for Open Studio— 50% of the sale price of each print goes to the artist and 50% goes to support Open Studio’s charitable programming, which includes exhibitions, talks, education and residencies. With each purchase you make, you get an original work of art at a reasonable price, while supporting contemporary Canadian artists and a vital Canadian cultural resource.

This event is an excellent opportunity for those who are looking to start or add to their art collections and for those who are looking for original holiday gift ideas or who prefer to shop locally.

This is always a popular and busy event, with fierce competition for some works, so come early — once a piece is sold, it’s gone! The sale continues to Saturday, December 23rd in our galleries (regular hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12-5 pm) and online.