Andrew B. Myers, “Inconspicuous Consumption”, 2011……
April 25 – April 28, 2012
Opening: Thursday April 26, 6 – 10 p.m.
Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 120
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
T: 416.979.3941
E: robyn@gallery44.org
www.gallery44.org
Add to your collection, or buy your first piece at PHOTOPIA! The gallery walls will be adorned with a stunning selection of photographs created by talented local artists, both members and friends of Gallery 44. With many pieces priced below $500, there is artwork in every price range.
PHOTOPIA raises funds for Gallery 44’s education and exhibition programs and thus is a fabulous way to support a culture of art in Toronto, and in your own home.
The Supporters Preview on Wednesday April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m, is exclusive to friends of Gallery 44 who have contributed, or would like to contribute $50 or more to the gallery. It features a wine & cheese reception, director’s exhibition tour, and advance sale.
PHOTOPIA opens to the public on Thursday April 26 with our hottest party of the year, featuring an exciting lottery raffle, fantastic food, signature cocktails, special guest DJ, beautiful people and artwork for everyone. Come early to get the piece you have your eye on! Doors open at 6pm.
PHOTOPIA 2012 will feature works by: Misbah Ali • Peter Andrew Lusztyk • Tobi Asmoucha • Sally Ayre • James Blake • Dr. Roberta Bondar • Mary Bramley • Jason Brown • Edward Burtynsky • Marco Buonocore • Robert Burley • Jamie Campbell • Alex Coley • Molly Crealock • Chris Curreri • Robyn Cumming • Nathan Cyprys • Neil Fenton • Colwyn Griffith • Jonathan Groeneweg • Toni Hafkenscheid • Osheen Harruthoonyan • Shelagh Howard • Ben Huang • Jim Hurtubise • Chris Ironside • Deborah Kanfer • Laurie Kang • Joan Kaufman • Brendan George Ko • Kelly Lamorie • Christine Lucy Latimer • Surendra Lawoti • Jennifer Long • Jesse Louttit • Margarita McDonald • Sandy Middleton • Andrew B. Myers • Michael O’Brien • Lindsay Page • Oliver Pauk • Mark Peckmezian • Catherine Polcz • Helena Raposo • Terence Reeves • Dale Reid • Eileen Reilly • Darren Rigo • Yari Sacco • Eugen Sakhnenko • Clare Samuel • Derek Shapton • Chris Shepherd • Meera Margaret Singh • Peter Sramek • Greg Staats • Maju Tavera • Sarah Thompson • Monica Vichar • Joan Lillian Wilson • Elise Windsor • Kirk Wynter and more!
View a selection of artwork online: PHOTOPIA PREVIEW GALLERY(http://www.gallery44.org/photopia2012)
PHOTOPIA LOTTERY
Our lottery raffle will take place on April 26th during the opening reception (6-10 p.m.)
Tickets are available now! $10 or a book for $50. Call the gallery (416-979-3941) to purchase a ticket (or a book!)
You could win one of the following prizes: Aeroplan (160,000 miles) • CONTACT Photography Festival Limited Edition Print ($1,500.00) • Planet in Focus festival passes ($180.00) • Stephen Bulger Gallery art publications ($97.00) • Toronto Image Works gift certificate ($250.00) • Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival 2 passes ($160.00) • Dancap Productions – 2 tickets for Beauty and the Beast ($230.00), 2 tickets for West Side Story ($270.00) • Art Metropole prize pack with books and swag ($200.00) • gallerywest Portfolio Review ($150.00) • LIFT workshop voucher ($200.00) • Drake Hotel Gift card ($100.00) • Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre Arena family package ($150.00) • Canadian Opera Company Semele tickets ($140) • Luminato tickets ($175) • Leslieville Cheese Market gift certificate for Cheese Fan Event ($40) • Nicholas Hoare Bookstore gift certificate ($30.00) • PREFIX PHOTO magazine subscription ($28.00) • Theatre Passe Muraille – 2 tickets ($50.00) • Woolfitts Art Enterprises photo paper portfolio pack ($50.00) • Lomography Store publication ($50.00) • La Palette Gift certificate ($50.00) • Saman Design gift certificate for vinyl lettering ($100) • The Black Hoof Gift certificate ($100.00) • Tarragon Theatre 2 tickets ($90.00) • Good Egg Workshop voucher ($75.00) • Canadian Stage Company tickets ($85.00) • DanceWorks tickets ($75.00) • Kindle e-Reader with Wi-Fi ($150) • Riverdale Mac gift certificate ($25) • Hopgood’s Foodliner gift certificate ($100)
Buy a ticket today! $10 each at Gallery 44
Draw will be held during PHOTOPIA opening reception, Thurs. April 26, 6pm – 10pm