Keeping Canada and the World Beautiful

DECEMBER/DECEMBRE 2008

GLOBAL ART EXHIBITIONS - INTERNATIONAL

Chronological Listing of Gallery Openings

DECEMBER 1, MONDAY/LUNDI 1 DECEMBRE

*BRAYHAM 
For more info & the time of an opening call: 647 435 7367.
- CONTEMPORARY ART -
Corner of Queen St., E., & Hatings in the Leslieville area of Toronto.
www.brayhamcontemporaryart.com
Gallery Director: Madame Angela Brayham.
E-mail contact:
[email protected] or [email protected] .
1270 Queen St., E., Toronto
"New Figurative Works"
An Exhibition of an intimate series of figurative works by Keijo Tapanainen.
Finnish born, Toronto artist Keijo Tapanainen continues his examination of the human figure in this intimate series of figurative works. These elegant figures are drawn from life using handcut carbon paper mounted on a kraft substrate. Tapanainen attempts to capture the persona conveyed through gestures, yet grounds the work in the physical reality of a keenly observed subject, intensified by his intuitive response to the form.
Till January 31, 2009 Au 31 Janvier 2009.
Galerie hours: Saturday                                                                 12 PM - 4 PM
                      ADMISSION FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heures d'ouverture de la galerie:
                      Samedi                                                                  12h00 a 16h00
                      ENTREE GRATUITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DECEMBER 4, THURSDAY/JEUDI 4 DECEMBRE

*Gallery John B. Aird/Galerie John B. Aird 
OPENING RECEPTION 6 - 8 PM/VERNISSAGE 18h00 a 20h00.
www.airdgallery.org
Gallery Director: Dale Barrett,.
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 416 928 6772.
MacDonald Block, Wesley & Bay.
900 Bay St., Toronto
"Sari Paintings"
An Exhibition of painting Ernestine Tahedl.
Till January 9, Au 9 Janvier, 2009.
Galerie hours: Monday to Friday                                                 10 AM - 6 PM
                      ADMISSION FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heures d'ouverture de la galerie:
                     Lundi - Vendredi:                                                   10h00 a 18h00
                     ENTREE GRATUITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*The Elizabeth Russ Gallery 
OPENING RECEPTION 6 - 9 PM/VERNISSAGE 18h00 a 21h00
www.gallery888.com
Proprietor & Gallery Director Madame Elizabeth Russ.
E-mail: [email protected], Tel: 416 462 9930
At Logan Ave.,
880 Queen St., E., Toronto
"FESTIVE SHOW"
An Exhibition of work by Pam Burt, Marina Hanacek,
Annette Hanson, Pat Leary, Marlene Pape and Liz Russ.
Till December 16, Au 16 Decembre 2008.

DECEMBER 5, FRIDAY/VENDREDI 5 DECEMBRE

*Japan Foundation 
1:00 - 2:30 PM/13h00 a 14h30.
- SECOND FLOOR -
www.jftor.org
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 416 966 1600 ext. 400, Fax: 416 966 9773.
Director: Suzuki, Masayuki.
Tel: 416 966 1600 ext. 400, Fax: 416 966 9773.
Executive Administrator: Yamada, Kinji.
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 416 966 1600 ext. 232, Fax: 416 966 9773.
Program Officer: Miki, Tani, Japanese Studies.
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 416 966 1600 ext. 230, Fax: 416 966 9773.
131 Bloor St., W., Toronto
- Special Demonstration -
"ENSO"
- Contemporary Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition -
An Exhibition of work by Noriko Maeda.

Enso is a symbolic shape in Japanese Calligraphy. It is simply a circle, however, every circle reflects the uniqueness of the creator. In Zen Buddhism, it is said that Enso exposes the absolute truth and symbolizes enlightenment and the universe. The painting of an Enso is an expression of the moment and reveals the spirit of the artist. The strength of the line, its splashes, rugged bumps and seamless flow are all filled with subtle, yet complex, nuances. As no two creators are alike, the same lines resonate differently to its viewers.

RSVP required !To reserve call: Tel: 416 966 1600 ext. 400 or E-mail: [email protected] .
Till February 26, Au 26 Fervier 2009.

*Gardiner Museum of Ceramic  
For more info visit: www.gardinermuseum.on.ca
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 416 586 8080, Fax: 416 586 8085
MUSEUM SHOP: E-mail: [email protected], Tel 416 408 5066
111 Queen's Park, Toronto
First FRIDAY of the month Admission: FREE.
Galerie hours: Monday - Thursday            10 AM - 6 PM
                      Friday                                10 AM - 9 PM
                      Saturday - Sunday              10 AM - 5 PM
ADMISSION FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DECEMBER 6, SATURDAY/SAMEDI 6 DECEMBRE

*Roberts Gallery 
OPENING RECEPTION 10 AM - 5 PM/VERNISSAGE 10h00 a 17h00
www.robertsgallery.net
E-mail: [email protected], Tel: 416 924 8731
641 Yonge St., Toronto
"New Paintings of Illumination"
An Exhibition of painting by Darrell Bell.

I am conststantly attracted to the illumination that lights landscape
- and the emontional connection to that light - whether
the quietness of morning, full-on light of mid-day,
raked light of dusk or the subtle glow of nightime.

Till December 20, Au 20 Decembre 2008.
Galerie hours: Tuesday to Saturday                                             10 AM - 5 PM
                      ADMISSION FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heures d'ouverture de la galerie:
                     Mardi - Samedi:                                                    10h00 a 17h00
                     ENTREE GRATUITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Japan Foundation 
OPENING RECEPTION 12 - 5 PM/VERNISSAGE 12h00 a 17h00.
- SECOND FLOOR -
www.jftor.org
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 416 966 1600 ext. 400, Fax: 416 966 9773.
Director: Suzuki, Masayuki.
Tel: 416 966 1600 ext. 400, Fax: 416 966 9773.
Executive Administrator: Yamada, Kinji.
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 416 966 1600 ext. 232, Fax: 416 966 9773.
Program Officer: Miki, Tani, Japanese Studies.
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 416 966 1600 ext. 230, Fax: 416 966 9773.
131 Bloor St., W., Toronto
"ENSO"
- Contemporary Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition -
An Exhibition of work by Noriko Maeda.

Enso is a symbolic shape in Japanese Calligraphy. It is simply a circle, however, every circle reflects the uniqueness of the creator. In Zen Buddhism, it is said that Enso exposes the absolute truth and symbolizes enlightenment and the universe. The painting of an Enso is an expression of the moment and reveals the spirit of the artist. The strength of the line, its splashes, rugged bumps and seamless flow are all filled with subtle, yet complex, nuances. As no two creators are alike, the same lines resonate differently to its viewers.

To reserve call: Tel: 416 966 1600 ext. 400 or E-mail: [email protected] .
Till February 26, 2009 Au 26 Fervier 2009.

DECEMBER 11, THURSDAY/JEUDI 11 DECEMBRE

*Ryerson Gallery 
OPENING RECEPTION: 7 - 10 PM/VERNISSAGE 19h00 a 22h00
- THIRD FLOOR: SUITE #305 -
www.ryersongallery.ca
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 416 703 2235.
Gallery Director: Katy McCormick
E-mail: [email protected] .
Media Coordinator: Sarah Burtscher.
E-mail: [email protected] .
Media inquiries: Michelle O’Byrne.
E-mail: [email protected] .
80 Spadina Ave., Toronto

*** ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE ***

"Silent Auction and Draw"

Showcasing and auctioning photographs by both established and emerging
artists in an effort to raise funding to support Ryerson Gallery programming.

An Exhibition of photographs by Alexander Alter, Amanda Arcuri, Sara Angelucci,
Danielle Bleackley, Robert Burley, Edward Burtynsky, Stefanie Fiore, Daniel Garcia,
Toni Hafkenscheid, David Heath, Vid Ingelevics, Devon Jeffrey, Ruth Kaplan,
Jennifer Long, Sabrina Maltese, Katy McCormick, Mike Robinson, Marcus Schubert,
Jonathan Taggart, and Morden Yolles, & many more.

PREVIEW & BIDDING: November 27/27 Novembre to/au December 11/11 Decembre 2008.

Till December 13, 2008 Au 13 Decembre 2008.
Galerie hours: Wednesday - Saturday:                                       12 PM - 6 PM
                     ADMISSION FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heures d'ouverture de la galerie:
                     Mercredi - Samedi:                                              12h00 a 18h00
                     ENTREE GRATUITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DECEMBER 12, FRIDAY/VENDREDI 12 DECEMBRE

*PIKTO Gallery 
OPENING RECEPTION 6 - 10 PM/VERNISSAGE 18h00 a 22h00
- THE HISTORIC DITILLERY DISTRICT -
CANNERY BLDG. #59, SUITE: #103.
East of Parliament 1 block south of Front St., E..
www.pikto.ca
E-mail: [email protected] , [email protected] , Tel: 416 203 3443.
55 Mill St., Toronto
- Los Lacandones -
Portraits of the last "true people"
An Exhibition of photography by V Tony Hauser.

For more info visit: www.vtonyhauser.com .
E-mail: [email protected] or call: 416 862 7082.

RSVP: [email protected].

Till January 18, 2009 Au 18 Janvier 2009.
Galerie hours: Monday - Friday:                                                9 AM - 7 PM
                     Saturday:                                                            10 AM - 7 PM
                     Sunday:                                                               12 PM - 6 PM
                     ADMISSION FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heures d'ouverture de la galerie:
                     Lundi - Vendredi:                                                  9h00 a 19h00
                    Samedi:                                                                10h00 a 19h00
                     Dimanche:                                                           12h00 a 18h00
                    ENTREE GRATUITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Toronto Image Works 
OPENING RECEPTION 7 - 10 PM/VERNISSAGE 19h00 a 22h00
- SECOND FLOOR: SUITE #207 -
www.torontoimageworks.com
Gallery Director: Madame Bernice Lyons Page.
E-mail: [email protected] .
E-mail: [email protected] .
Tel: 416 703 1999, Toll Free: 1 888 867 2252, Fax: 416 703 3991.
80 Spadina Ave., Toronto

"CAPIC'S 4TH ANNUAL PORTRAIT EXHIBITION"

Vote for your favourite pair Tonight!

Photographers and Illustrators were paired within their local area and each created a portrait of the other. The results are displayed side by side in Toronto Image Works Gallery. Vote for your favourite pair at the Opening Tonight's Party and find out who
will be the 2008 Double Vision winners.

Till January 3, 2009 Au 3 Janvier 2009.
Galerie hours: Monday                                                        8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
                      Tuesday- Friday                                             8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
                      Saturday                                                       10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
                      ADMISSION FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heures d'ouverture de la galerie:
                     Lundi:                                                                         8h30 a 22h00
                     Mardi - Vendredi:                                                       8h30 a 19h00
                     Samedi:                                                                     10h00 a 16h00
                     ENTREE GRATUITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*CITYart 
OPENING RECEPTION 5 - 9 PM/VERNISSAGE 17h00 a 21h00
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE STUDY OF OBJECTIVE ART
www.cityartproject.ca
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 416 941 9800.
230 Queen St., E., Toronto

* THINK FREE *

In this installation we have painted our most recent mural design in the gallery space, combining works on canvas with painting directly on the gallery wall.

In this way people who might like to participate with us, either in contributing wall space or in being part od a design/paint team, will be able to see something of what we are proposing.

Till January, Au Janvier 2009.
Galerie hours: Tuesday - Friday:                                                 10 AM - 5 PM
                      Saturday:                                                             11 AM - 5 PM
                      ADMISSION FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heures d'ouverture de la galerie:
                     Mardi - Vendredi:                                                  10h00 a 17h00
                     Samedi:                                                                 11h00 a 17h00
                     ENTREE GRATUITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DECEMBER 13, SATURDAY/SAMEDI 13 DECEMBRE

*Arts & Letters Club 
OPENING RECEPTION Noon - 4 PM/VERNISSAGE: 12h00 a 16h00
- GALLERY -
www.artsandlettersclub.ca
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 416 597 0223, Fax: 416 597 9544.
14 Elm St., Toronto
- SMALL WORKS EXHIBITION -
Till Decembre, 2008 Au Decembre 2008.

*Distillery Historic District 
For more information visit: www.thedistillerydistrict.com
- THE HISTORIC DISTILLERY DISTRICT -
East of Parliament 1 block south of Front St., E..
Media: Monsieur Mathew Rosenblatt, e-mail: [email protected] .
55 Mill St.,Toronto
- 12 Days Before Christmas -
Till December, 2008 Au Decembre 2008.

DECEMBER 14, SUNDAY/DIMANCHE 14 DECEMBRE

*David Mirvish Books 
OPENING RECEPTION 3 - 5 PM/VERNISSAGE: 15h00 a 17h00
www.davidmirvishbooks.com
Tel: 416 531 9975, Fax: 416 531 5543.
E-mail: is on/through www.davidmirvishbooks.com .
West of Spadina Ave.,
596 Markham St., Toronto
"PORTRAITS"
An Exhibition of work by Lynn Donoghueers.
Till February 1, 2009 Au 1 Fervier 2009.
Galerie hours: Monday - Wednesday                                            10 AM - 6 PM
                      Thursday- Friday                                                    10 AM - 7 PM
                      Saturday - Sunday                                                  11 AM - 6 PM
                      ADMISSION FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heures d'ouverture de la galerie:
                     Lundi - Mercredi;                                                     10h00 a 18h00
                     Jeudi - Vendredi:                                                      10h00 a 19h00
                     Samedi - Dimanche                                                   11h00 a 18h00
                     ENTREE GRATUITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Distillery Historic District 
For more information visit: www.thedistillerydistrict.com
- THE HISTORIC DISTILLERY DISTRICT -
East of Parliament 1 block south of Front St., E..
Media: Monsieur Mathew Rosenblatt, e-mail: [email protected] .
55 Mill St.,Toronto
- 12 Days Before Christmas -
Till December, 2008 Au Decembre 2008.

DECEMBER 16, TUESDAY/MARDI 16 DECEMBRE

*Campbell House Museum 
For more info and the time of the opening call: 416 597 0227
www.campbellhousemuseum.ca
Curator: Madame Liz Driver.
E-mail: [email protected], Fax: 416 597 0750.
Queen St., W., & University Ave..
160 Queen St., W., Toronto
"ILLUSTRATIONS"
An Exhibition of work by James Bentley.
Till February 2009, Au Fervier 2009.

DECEMBER 18, THURSDAY/JEUDI 18 DECEMBRE

*Petroff Gallery 
OPENING RECEPTION 5 - 9 PM/VERNISSAGE: 17h00 a 21h00
- Petroff Gallery SOUTH -
- across from the AGO -
www.petroffgallery.com
Tel: 416 782 1606, TOLL FREE 1 877 542 3600 .
Gallery Director Monsieur Steve L. Petroff.
Gallery Curator Madame Sara Levine Petroff.
Gallery Manager Mademoiselle Monica Hayward.
Gallery Assistant Manager Mademoiselle Holly DeJong.
334 Dundas St., W., Toronto
"RECENT PAINTINGS"
An Exhibition of recent works by Kyle Stewart.

"I have gained a profound appreciation for nature and all its many shapes, colours and complexities. This bond with nature strengthened while in Spain visiting a friend. I adopted an intense admiration for the work of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi. My oil paintings are in tune with the varying landscapes of Ontario, and share the whimsical approach for which Gaudi was well-known and admired. My intention is not to reproduce nature, but to create my own environment inspired by my experiences with natural landscapes and architecture."

&

"GLASS WORKS"
- Tsunami -

Till February 13, Au 13 Fevrier 2009.
Galerie hours: Monday to Saturday                                             10 AM - 6 PM
                      Sunday                                                                 12 PM - 5 PM
                      ADMISSION FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heures d'ouverture de la galerie:
                     Lundi - Samedi:                                                     10h00 a 18h00
                     Dimanche:                                                              12h00 a 17h00
                     ENTREE GRATUITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*PAUL BRIGHT Gallery 
OPENING RECEPTION 7 - 10 PM/VERNISSAGE: 19h00 a 22h00
www.paulbrightgallery.com
E-mail: [email protected] , Tel: 647 342 5463.
- Bloor St., W., and Landsdown Ave., -
1265 Bloor St., W., Toronto

"Outdoor Club"

- debut solo exhibition in Toronto -

An Exhibition of an installation pieces and large scale paintings by Misaki Kawai..

For this exhibition, Misaki Kawai has created both installation pieces and large scale paintings.
In this show, titled Outdoor Club, her subject matter includes imagery from sporting activities
and the wilderness. In one painting, a plane, which is holding a snake hostage, flies through
a forest of evergreen trees, with postcard-esque images of downhill skiers and tobogganers lining the backdrop. Misaki invites the viewer to participate in her fantasy world, where man and animal are best friends and where soldiers use pencil crayons as their ammunition..

Till January 24, Au 24 Janvier 2008.


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