{"id":9212,"date":"2012-04-11T10:26:42","date_gmt":"2012-04-11T14:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/?p=9212"},"modified":"2012-04-19T08:44:55","modified_gmt":"2012-04-19T12:44:55","slug":"speakeasy-jam-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artoronto.ca\/?p=9212","title":{"rendered":"SpeakEasy Jam Session"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 7\u201310 p.m.<\/strong>
\nTHE RHINO<\/strong>
\n1249 Queen Street West
\nToronto, ON
\ntherhino.ca
\n\u00a0
\nPlease come join us next week for the first ever SpeakEasy Jam Session.
\n\u00a0
\nWe are pleased to announce the launch of the new \u201cSpeakEasy Jam Sessions.\u201d We are going back to the roots of our events, and the SpeakEasy gang invites you to come out and join us for a beer and spirited conversation. No art on the walls, no door fees, no attitude, just like-minded folks coming together to talk about art.
\n\u00a0
\nSpeakEasy Jam Sessions are social gatherings for creative individuals. Artists, designers, craft makers, curators, gallery owners and collectors are all invited to come together and share a casual evening. There are no rules nor any formal structure. Simply come down to the pub, grab a drink and join the conversation, or maybe shoot a game of pool.
\nCome alone or bring a friend, everyone is always welcome!<\/p>\n

Call for Submissions: SpeakEasy’s Spring Art Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n

Show Date: June 5th-12th, 2012
\nGallery Hours: 12-5pm daily
\nOpening Reception: Thursday, June 7th, 7-10pm
\nSubmission Deadline: Thursday April 5th, 2012
\nParticipation Fee: $175 (+HST)
\nLocation: The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
\nSecond Floor Lobby + Studio Rooms<\/p>\n

New this year, SpeakEasy\u2019s one-night gatherings will transformed into week-long juried exhibitions. Open to established and emerging artists from all disciplines, the all new SpeakEasy Art Fairs will feature local artists from a variety of creative backgrounds.<\/p>\n

SpeakEasy was established in 1996 and has made a dramatic impact on the local creative community. For over 15 years SpeakEasy hosted single night events designed to bring creative types together to share ideas and inspiration. We have experienced increasing interest year after year and have continued to introduce emerging artists into the Toronto art scene.<\/p>\n

In 2012 SpeakEasy is pleased to announce the launch of our Spring and Fall Art Fairs. These week-long juried exhibitions will offer our artists an extended period of time for display and promotion. The exhibition will include an opening night celebration on the the First Thursday of the month. The new extend exhibition hours will allow more visitors to see the show and give art writers and critics a chance to review and write about the events.<\/p>\n

SpeakEasy Art Fairs seek to achieve the following goals:
\nExplore and identify local emerging talent
\nFoster dialogue and exchange between local creative types
\nSupport and promote original and fresh ideas<\/p>\n

The selection of artists for each show will be based on the following:
\nCreativity and innovation
\nExcellence of execution
\nOriginality
\nTechnical skill and fine craftsmanship<\/p>\n

Artists from any discipline may apply, including but not limited to:
\nPhotography, printmaking, sculpture, painting, drawing, film, video, ceramics, fiber art and installation art.<\/p>\n

Location:
\nThe Spring and Fall Art fairs will be held at
\nThe Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen West
\nSecond Floor Lobby & Studio Rooms
\ngladstonehotel.com<\/p>\n

Registration Information:<\/p>\n

Show Description:
\nOpen to established and emerging artists, these week-long exhibitions will feature local artists from a variety of creative backgrounds.<\/p>\n

Interested in showing your work?
\nSubmitting work for consideration is easy. Show us what you got, and what you want to do.
\nEmail us samples of your work (max. 5 low resolution JPGs), along with a short bio and a description of the work you will be presenting.
\nDo not send originals. Web links and PDFs WILL NOT be accepted.<\/p>\n

Please include the following with your submission:
\nYour Name (and company name if you have one)
\nContact Information (Phone, Cell, email)
\nWebsite (If you have one)<\/p>\n

Email submissions to:
\nDavid Brown
\ndavid@blttogo.com<\/a>
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n

RULES OF PARTICIPATION
\n1. Participation Fee is $175.00 (plus HST) per space (approximately 10 linear feet).
\n\u00a02. Artists will be responsible for hanging their own artwork in the pre-assigned spaces.
\n\u00a03. The artists must be present for the opening reception.
\n\u00a04. Artists do not have to be present for the posted gallery hours, a SpeakEasy representative will be on site for all posted show hours.
\n\u00a05. Pricing is at the discretion of the artist. No commission will be collected by SpeakEasy unless the artwork is sold on behalf of the artist by a SpeakEasy representative during the posted gallery hours, in this case a 10% commission will be charged.6. SpeakEasy will advertise the event and distribute promotional material through the SpeakEasy network.
\n\u00a07. SpeakEasy reserves the right to cancel the exhibition if participation is insufficient.
\n\u00a08. Artists are responsible to remove their artwork between 6pm and 8pm following the exhibition’s closure<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 7\u201310 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

THE RHINO<\/strong><\/p>\n

SpeakEasy Jam Sessions are social gatherings for creative individuals. Please check our call for submission for Spring Art Fair<\/strong> in this listing too<\/p>\n

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