A learning series to better equip emerging and mid-career artists working in murals and public art in the GTA. Prepare yourself, your team, or your organization for summer 2015 mural and public art projects!
Presented by Mural Routes in collaboration with The STEPS Initiative – Sustainable Thinking & Expression on Public Space.
•Improve your skills knowledge by learning from Toronto-based public artists and project managers
•Be part of the network and connections of mural artists and arts producers in the GTA
•Sharing community practices
Attend all 5 sessions and receive a Certificate from Mural Routes!
COST: $20 per session *via Eventbrite online OR by cash or cheque at the event
REGISTER: Confirm your registration by paying online http://www.muralroutes.eventbrite.com OR by contacting Tara Dorey, tara@muralroutes.com or (416) 968 – 7995
WORKSHOPS DETAILS:
— Session 1 Dream it / Do it —
Making your dream a reality; Preparing a strong application and realistic budget for calls for artists and expressions of interest.
— Wed, March 4 (6-8pm) at CSI Annex, 720 Bathurst St. (2nd Floor, Rm1) —
• Karin Eaton
Artistic & Executive Director, Mural Routes
• Allan Bender
Muralist and Owner, Blinc Studios
— Session 2 Site-Specific Design —
Site and wall assessment, creating a proportionate design (maquette).
— Wed, March 18 (6-8pm), at CSI Annex, 720 Bathurst St.
(3rd Floor, Rm4)—
• Allan Bender
Muralist and Owner, Blinc Studios
• Cristina Delago
Mosaic Artist / Arts Educator
— Session 3 Project Management —
Ensuring that your project achieves its goals within budget and on time.
— Wed, April 8 (6-8pm) at CSI Annex, 720 Bathurst St. (2nd Floor, Rm 1) —
• Karin Eaton
Artistic & Executive Director, Mural Routes
—Session 4 Design with Community in Mind—
Designing collaboratively with and for community.
—Wed, April 29 (6-8pm) at CSI Annex, 720 Bathurst St.(3rd Floor, Rm4) —
• Shalak Attack and Fiya Bruxa
Artists and Founders, Essencia Art Collective
— Session 5 Health & Safety for Murals—
Permits, materials, ladders, scaffolding.
— Wed, May 20 (6-8pm) at CSI Regent Park, 585 Dundas St. E. (2nd Floor, Rm2)—
• Michael Brown
Artist / Educator
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