Category: Art Exhibit
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An Honest Farewell”Honest Ed’s Opening Extravaganza-Ed Lives!”A 4 Day City Festival@Honest Ed’s-Thurs.,Feb.23rd-Sun.,Feb.26th,2017
If you know a bargain, then you have shopped at Honest Ed’s! Torontonians had one last chance to say goodbye to Honest Ed’s iconic store! The four-day farewell bash began on Thursday Feb. 23rd with the ‘Ed Lives!’ opening night party. The event, which began at 6 p.m., featured an open bar, food, music, dancing…
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Front Row Houston Fashion Show @ The Gallery (Feb. 1st 2017)
The Front Row Houston Fashion Show took place Superbowl weekend, on Feb 1st 2017, featured in The Gallery at 6303 Beverly Hill Street. Presented by CHKMTE (pronounced “Checkmate”), the runway became a showcase for the unique and original fashion designs by distinguished labels including Richard & Grace and Preston Douglas. Portions of the proceeds went…
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DX INTERSECTION 2016-DISPATCH@Design Exchange(Fri.,Nov.4th,2016)
On November 4, The Design Exchange hosted the annual DX Intersection party. DX Intersection is the annual fundraiser for Design Exchange and Canada’s Design Museum. It was a night to remember, and the experience was complete with tasty beverages, amazing food, and great tunes! DX Intersection was greatly anticipated and attended by hundreds of art,…
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ART T.O.@M.T.C.C.(Thurs.,Oct.27th,2016
The official opening of Art Toronto was a unique and important benefit gala for the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) which has raised $5 million dollars over the past 15 years. Funds raised at the event help support the AGO’s exhibition and education programs, with a portion of the proceeds going to purchase works of…
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Canadian Art Gala Auction Preview Cocktail Reception@Waddington Auctioneers(Thurs.,Sept.15th,2016)
It was an Auction Preview Cocktail Reception at Waddington’s Auctioneers, 275 King St. E. on Thursday night. This preview is in anticipation of the gala which takes place at Andrew Richard Design on Thursday, September 22nd,2016, and includes more than 350 influential art, cultural, philanthropic and business leaders. The gala offers one of the largest…
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11th Annual Kultura Filipino Arts Festival@Nathan Phillips Square(August 5th-7th,2016)
By BK on the SCENE The Kultura Festival was held at Nathan Phillips Square from August 5th to 7th, 2016, with its 11th consecutive year of traditional and modern Filipino cultural experience. http://www.kultura.ca/about The Kultura’s culinary battle returned this year with Kain Kalye: Filipino Street Eats Competition. Guests were able to tour/taste the traditional and…
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Moonlight Gala 2016@The McMichael Canadian Art Collection(Sat.,June 4th,2016)
This signature event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection with a culinary extravaganza, award-winning Ontario wines, live entertainment, and a live and silent auction of unique, high-quality items. The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offered visitors an extraordinary event in an exceptional setting. http://moonlightgala.mcmichael.com/ Guests were first to experience the special exhibition…
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FAT-Fashion Art Toronto@Daniel Spectrum(April12th-16th)
Images: Jonathan Hooper & BK on the SCENE Opening night on Tuesday had the usual glitches with a late start, confusion with security and unfortunately not a full house. Luckily the art and fashion itself outshone these minor glitches and the week seem to evolve into a great event place for everyone. The diversity of…
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SNAP 2016 A Photographic Art Fundraiser for ACT@Reference Library(Thurs.,March31st,2016)
SNAP!, presented by TD, is one of Toronto’s most exciting annual auction of contemporary photography, held in support of the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). Featuring both a live auction and silent auction, SNAP! took place Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon (Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street) with Dragons…
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Artist Project-Contemporary Art Fair@Exhibition Place(Feb.18th-21st,2016)
This is Toronto’s hottest art fair where guests can explore and discover works of art from over 250 top contemporary artists from Canada and abroad. This is a unique opportunity to meet and buy art directly from artists. The organizers allowed patrons to be”re-admitted”all weekend without being charged admission fees for a second time. We…
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27th Annual 12 Trees Of Christmas Preview-The Joy Of Creativity@Gardiner Museum(Thurs.,Nov.12th,2015)
A special guided tour took place at the Gardiner Museum for the annual 12 Trees event. Dee Dee Eustace is the curator of this year’s 12 Trees, with the support of 12 Tree artist and designers to create this year’s edition called”The Joy Of Creativity.” This explores the possibilities of what a Christmas tree can…
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Jenice J. Heo@Andrew Richards -Neil Young Series-Opening Night@Struck Contemporary(Turs.,Nov.5th,2015)
It was the grand opening of the Jenice J. Heo “Neil Young Series of art. This was part two of the “Struck Contemporary”series that showcased some amazing art such as Andy Warhol’s original artwork. The invited guest were treated to great hospitality which included:delicious appetizers, creative desserts and an open bar. Two art work that…
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Boom Box@Tiff Bell Lightbox(Thurs.,Nov.5th,2015)
By Nicolas Chan It was called”A Night Of Explosive Creativity Inspired By The Exhibition of Andy Warhol:Stars Of The Silver Screen” and it delivered in style on a Thursday night in Toronto. This event was named by Best Of Toronto’s Annual Event Of The Year For 2014. This event proclaimed that “Everyone will be famous…
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Henzel Studio Collarbortions by Henzel@Relative Space(Fri.,Oct.23rd,2015)
The artistic style of Calle Henzel has been the reason for Henzel Studio’s designs. He has over the years challenged the traditional art and design scene. In May 2014, Henzel Studio launched Henzel Studio Collaborations which were a collections of art rugs designed with some of the most prominent artists of our time. This included:…
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Pretty and Flawed Preview+Opening Night Reception@Analog Gallery(Thurs.,Oct.15th,2015)
By Orson Perry We were invited to a special preview of photography art called “Pretty and Flawed” by photography Myriam Santos This Exhibition runs from Oct. 15th to Nov. 12th 2015 at the Analogue Gallery at 673 Queen St. W with and in attendance and special live performance by Andra Day. Some of the noted…
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Struck Contemporary Gallery Preview-Andrew Richard Designs(Wed.,Oct.7th,2015)
Was it Andy Warhol Revisited Again?We were invited to an intimate gathering a few months ago narrated by my good pal and internationally famed artist Gary Taxali. On Wednesday it was a combination of Warhol and Struck Contemporary art which was on display at the Andrew Richard Designs. Early in the day we arrived upstairs…
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Art With Heart-In Support Of Casey House@The Carlu(Tues.,Oct.6th,2015)
This was the 22nd annual Art With Heart auction for Casey House! And there were some beautiful art work on display and for sale on Tuesday night. The beautiful Carlu was a great spot to have this event and patrons were treated to food stations, beverages and great desserts. But the main reason for this…
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Furniture Bank’s Chair Affair Preview@Cambria(Wed.,Sept.30th,2015)
Since 1998, Furniture Bank has collected and provided over 300,000 items of furniture to over 60,000 people. A series of one-of-a-kind furniture creations were showcased at the preview at Cambria Furniture outlet to some special guest on Wednesday night. The International Centre will host this year’s Chair Affair gala and charity auction on Friday, October…
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Moonlight Gala 2015 Part 1-Sat.,June 6th,2015@McMichael Gallery
The Moonlight Gala supports the amazing work of the McMichael showcasing and experiencing extraordinary art of the very best in Canada. the “7” opened on May 9th and will be on display until Sept. 7th,2015. http://www.mcmichael.com The “Group Of Seven” was a groundbreaking group of artist who challenged the thinking about contemporary First Nations people,…
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