A creative approach to funding options for mural artists– this session will explore funding streams, grant writing, and approaching prospective clients
When: Thursday, January 19th, 6:00-8:30pm
Where: Bluffs Gallery, 1859 Kingston Rd., Toronto
Who: This session is intended for emerging and mid-career mural artists or project managers interested in securing resources to complete mural projects.
The workshop will be led by Linda Plater, Coordinator for the Village of Islington BIA, Toronto’s Village of Murals. Over the past 10 years the BIA has coordinated the creation of 27 murals – 15,000 square feet of outdoor art transforming the area into an outdoor gallery. Linda will facilitate conversations about the funding process while sharing her experience in grant applications, working with the City of Toronto and local business communities.
Registration: $25 for Mural Routes members or Scarborough Arts members, $30 for non-members. Full details and registration at muralroutes.ca
Questions? Contact natalie[at]muralroutes.ca”
“Registration is now open for Photoshop for Mural Artists: An Introduction. This three-part series will provide visual and mural artists with basic skills to incorporate Photoshop into their artistic practice.
Photoshop for Mural Artists: An Introduction
What: This three-part workshop series will provide an introduction to Photoshop for visual artists. Learn basic skills such as menus, tools, palettes, and layers from an experienced graphic designer and mural artist. Walk away with new skills to support your artistic practice, and the ability to present your design on a wall for your next mural proposal.
When: Thursday, Feburary 7th, 9th and 16th, 6:00-8:30pm (participants must attend all three classes)
Where: Bluffs Gallery, 1859 Kingston Rd., Toronto
Registration: $75 for Mural Routes members or Scarborough Arts members, $100 for non-members. Register below. Contact natalie@muralroutes.ca with any questions.
Note: Participants are asked to bring their own laptop with Photoshop (a free trial version can be downloaded here). A very limited number of laptops will be available for loan, please contact us if you are unable to bring your own laptop.
About the Instructor: Karen Roberts has worked as a professional photographer and multimedia specialist for over two decades. She has taught photography and Photoshop with the TDSB, Seneca College and the Mississauga Living Arts Centre. Karen is now working as a visual and mural artist, combining digital and tactile skills in creating her art. karenrobertsphoto.com”
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