THE FLOWER SHOW, MARCH 20 - APRIL 7

Please join us in celebrating the arrival of spring with works by the following artists:

Rea Kelly, Jyne Greenley, Noreen Mallory, Laura Hains, Klaas Hart, Jason Jenkins and Felicity Somerset.

Opens: Wednesday March 20 - April 7.
Reception : Sunday March 24, 3- 6pm.

THE DRAWING SHOW, FEB 27 - MARCH 17

We are pleased to announce The Drawing Show, which features works on paper by both members and non members in the north and south galleries. Opening reception this Sunday March 3rd at 3pm. The show runs until March 17th. Please join us for this eclectic mix of work.

On The Drawing Show:

The human figure has held viewers and artists attention captive for millennia. What is it about this subject that holds such persistent fascination? Well, it's us; ego, rawness, vulnerability, subjective beauty/ugliness and its hybrid state in relative circumstances. 

Many of these drawings portray the figure in movement (gesture), others are more refined, evoking examples of "us" (using the model for inspiration) in states of repose or inward contemplation. Silence, frozen movement, and snapshot are terms that characterize the figures portrayed on these walls, be it a gesture or subject in durational repose. 

Some would say our natural state is not as it is in such depictions because we are the antithesis of the human figure as still life- unless sleeping or dead (still life/ nature mort: a term reserved for the tradition of representing inanimate objects as they are seen in their exact state of reality). 

Come out to our opening and explore such concepts and more!

EAST SIDE BOOM #4

It was a wonderful evening. An audience mesmerized, 

in awe of the awesome Autorickshaw.

The band had a fantastic time too- and will definitely be back.

Stay tuned, for more awesomeness.

For now, check out the pics below.

GAS REMINDER: EAST SIDE BOOM! FEATURING AUTORICKSHAW TOMORROW (SATURDAY) NIGHT! DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 AND STARTS AT 8PM

East Side Boom! Featuring Autorickshaw, + Freeplay Duo + N. Indian classical music with Ed Hanley (tabla) and Chris Hale (sitar) will play Tonight, February 23rd here at GAS. Doors open at 7:30pm with music commencing at 8pm and a pay what you like (P.W.Y.L) suggested $10 admission will be at the front door.

See you there!

THANKS TO ALL FOR COMING OUT TO JESSIE'S AND POETRY & LOVE!

Thanks to everyone for coming out this past blustery blizzardesque weekend for our two fundraisers; Jessie's and Poetry & Love. Happy Valentine's Day to all!

POETRY & LOVE... TONIGHT!

TONIGHT Gerrard Art Space Presents a Fundraiser for Cuso International

Cuso International

Cuso International promotes sustainable development through volunteering. Their volunteers come from many professional and cultural backgrounds. They come from across Canada and the United States, and also from many developing countries.

Cuso International collaborates with local partner groups to identify areas of greatest need, and then develops strategic volunteer positions. Volunteers help build the ‘social infrastructure’ – individual skills and institutional capacity – critical to all nations.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT GAS FOR FEBRUARY

ART WITH HEART: Jessie's Centre –The June Callwood Centre for Young Women 30th Anniversary Fund Raiser; February 6- February 24; opening reception Saturday February 9th, 6-9 pm.

 If you are interested in participating please see details below. 

GAS is accepting submissions for this non- juried show, maximum 3 works /person, maximum size for each 24"x 24" framed.

$50 submission fee, 50% of which will be donated to Jessie’s House.                

In addition, 50% of proceeds of all works sold will be donated to Jessie’s House. 

All artists will receive a charitable donation receipt which is tax deductable.

Please send inquiries to gerrardartspace@gmail.com

Drop off – February 4^th, 12- 7 pm, 1390 Gerrard Street East: 416- 778 –0923