A few weeks ago I traveled to Montreal as one of the artists I work with was hired to paint at two events there. I also had some time to explore the city and visit a few art galleries. If you want to see amazing contemporary art, old Montreal is a …
There are so many questions rising to mind when we talk about art collecting: What to buy? Where to buy? When to start? Who to ask? What style to buy? Focus on well-known artists or emerging artists? How to afford art? Collect for money or for pleasure? My list of …
Last Thursday, my friend and the artist I currently represent Melysa Gorlicky invited me to an art exhibit and unique fundraising event called Save a Child’s Heart with a Piece of Art. It was organized and hosted by Ronnen Harary – photographer as well as a Co-Founder of Spin Master Corporation …
This Tuesday, I had an opportunity to visit a Charity Art event hosted at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare hospital in Toronto. Titled The Art of Giving Tuesday, this event was organized by Sinai Health Foundation as a unique art-buying experience where local artists presented their artworks and empowered the Bridgepoint’s Sinai …
When we talk about street art, we visualize it in a public setting outside traditional art institutions. Its common forms include spray paint graffiti, stencil graffiti, poster art, sticker art, etc. Contemporary street art continues to be used as a medium to comment on socio-political issues happening locally or all …
Participating at expos is an amazing opportunity to get exposure and to meet people that you would otherwise never meet. This weekend I visited Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo at the International Centre in Toronto (www.sportcardexpo.com) where my friend and Toronto-based artist Melysa Gorlicky had a booth and was showcasing …
One day, an artist reached out to me on Instagram and invited to have a studio visit. It was so unusual to get such request via Instagram, but we shouldn’t underestimate the power of social media nowadays. Anyways, we scheduled a meeting and it became a foundation for our six-month …
I’ve been speaking publicly at small events and at bigger art conferences as I am always excited to share my knowledge, meet new people and learn what they are working on and dream about! This seminar is a special one. I’ve been focusing a lot on event planning and exhibition …
I have been curating exhibitions and art events since 2015. This May, I was involved in organizing a solo show for Toronto-based fine art and performance artist Jessica Gorlicky. I work with Jess on a regular basis – so I knew what her expectations were and what areas I should …
This fall, I was running around the city and exploring possible galleries for an art exhibit. I found one that I really liked and that I will definitely use for my future projects. I am talking here about Peter MacKendrick Community Gallery located on the northwest corner of Benson and Wychwood avenues. …