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\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/span>Isabelle H\u00e9mard, Floating Things (detail), linocut with gold leaf, diptych, $200.<\/span><\/p>\n

December 1 \u2013 17, 2011<\/strong>
\nOpening Night Fundraiser & Open House: <\/strong><\/span>
\nThursday, December 1, 6 – 9 pm<\/span>
\nOpen Studio Gallery
\n<\/span><\/strong>401 Richmond Street West, Suite 104
\nToronto ON,\u00a0 M5V 3A8
\nT\/F: 416-504-8238
\nE-mail: sara@openstudio.on.ca<\/a>
\nW: http:\/\/www.openstudio.on.ca<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Forgo the rush and hassle of mall shopping, and choose instead from hundreds of original, affordable works of art during Open Studio\u2019s annual Artist Proof Sale. Open Studio\u2014one of Canada\u2019s premier printmaking studios and galleries\u2014hosts a celebration of printmaking every December, giving art lovers a chance to connect with and purchase unique works of art. Attend the grand opening of the sale on Thursday, December 1st, and you will also have a chance to meet many of the artists who created the artwork in the sale. On the opening night of the sale, the Preview and Open House kick off at 6:00 pm; at 6:30, the cash registers are opened for those who have been anxiously waiting to take home artwork by both old and new favourites. During the Open House, enjoy food, cash bar and festivities, including printmaking demonstrations by special guest artists. To make your holiday gift shopping really easy, Akau Framing will be on site to take framing orders during the Open House on December 1st. Also available will be an exclusive range of t-shirts, aprons, posters and original artists\u2019 greeting cards, perfect for the holidays or any time of year, as well as Open Studio\u2019s artist-designed playing cards and pins, which make great stocking stuffers for the art-lover on your holiday gift list.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Artist Proof Sale provides art lovers with an exciting opportunity to purchase original, one-of-a-kind fine art prints, at prices ranging from $50 – $300. Hundreds of original works of art \u2013 including screenprints, etchings, lithographs and relief prints \u2013 will be available over the course of the sale. An amazing variety of artistic styles and types of work will be available by both established and up-and-coming artists from around the country. The Artist Proof Sale is an excellent opportunity for those who are looking to start or add to their art collections. It\u2019s also a terrific way for those who are looking for original holiday gift ideas or who prefer to shop locally to check items off gift lists while also supporting a worthy cause. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Artist Proof Sale and Open House is an important fundraiser for Open Studio, with fifty per cent of the sale price of each print going to Open Studio, a charitable organization that works to provide affordable access to printmaking facilities, programs and services for artists from across Canada and abroad. Open Studio\u2019s fundraising activities help to support this artist-run centre\u2019s vital artistic programming, which includes exhibitions, artist talks, tours, demonstrations, hands-on workshops for the public and professional development opportunities for artists, including scholarships and residencies. This is always a popular and busy event, with fierce competition for some works, so come early! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

December 1 \u2013 17, 2011<\/strong>
\nOpening Night Fundraiser & Open House:<\/strong>
\nThursday, December 1, 6 – 9 pm<\/p>\n

OPEN STUDIO GALLERY<\/strong><\/p>\n

an exciting opportunity to purchase original, one-of-a-kind fine art prints, at prices ranging from $50 – $300.<\/p>\n

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