PALS – Public Art Learning Series
Presented by Mural Routes in collaboration with The STEPS Initiative
“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 projects!
•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
Register via Eventbrite: www.muralroutes.eventbrite.com
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/821332704601381/
Dates & Session Details: Sessions take place March – May, 2015; Wednesday Evenings 6-8pm
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
Questions? Contact Tara Dorey, Program Coordinator at tara[at]muralroutes.com or 416-698-7995″
-submitted by Tara Dorey, Program Coordinator, Mural Routes
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