Yorkville Art Walk
Thursday, April 7, 2011
April, 2011 Overview
Spring is finally here! What better way to celebrate than to get out and join the Art Walk tour through some of Yorkville's top galleries. We welcome Leonardo Galleries back after a winter sabbatical. Sean Yelland, represented by Ingram Gallery, will be present for this month's walk at the opening reception for his exhibition on Apr. 7th. Also, this is the last month to see the winning-student entries for the "80" exhibition at WORKshop Toronto.
The galleries participating in this month's walk are:
• GCBespoke - Giani Tariello & Camal Pirbhai
• Ingram Gallery - Sean Yelland, 'This is how I feel all the time' - artist present
• Leonardo Galleries - Photography and Digital Art - Peter Adamson, Bret Culp, John Long & Mira Zdjelar
• Liss Gallery - Group Show, Featuring Jim & Kathleen Kiefer
• Mayberry Fine Art - Group Show, featuring Laura Harris
• Odon Wagner Gallery - 'Personnages' Bronze sculptures by Claude Hazanavicius
• WORKshop Toronto - Exhibition & Competition Results for 80 Bloor St. facade
Based on designs submitted by U of T Architecture students (final month)
Core galleries not participating in this month's walk are:
• Kinsman Robinson Galleries will be on the roster for May/11, subject to their scheduled exhibitions
You are welcome to check this web page up to the date of the walk for any last minute changes to the schedule.
Miscellaneous - April, 2011
If you entered "The Heart of Yorkville" Poll and Draw, the names of the draw prize sponsors winners are posted on-line. Most of the draw prizes have been won by your fellow "art walkers". To see the names of the sponsors and winners click here.
Art Lectures
Dr. Francis Broun continues his Winter/Spring series of lectures at the Women's Art Assocation of Canada. SERIES C ~ GLORIOUS SPAIN (April 14, 21, 28), is for those going on next month’s trip to Spain, or for those who merely wish they were. The lectures will review the art and architecture in some of the main centres like Seville, Madrid and Barcelona
Click here for more info.
Globe and Mail Arts
The printed version of the Globe Arts section features a display ad highlighting the current exhibitions of a number of Yorkville Galleries. This ad is always printed in the Globe on the Saturday that precedes the Gallery Walk and lists galleries that are open late on the evening of the Art Walk. A number of these galleries participate in the organized Art Walk and others are open for unscheduled visits. The Globe ad for the April, 2011 Art Walk is in the Saturday, Apr. 2/11 issue.
April 2011, Featured Artist/Image
Note:
This page highlights one or two featured images for the current month, usually for artists who will be present during the current art walk (where noted). To see more images from other participating galleries and learn about current exhibitions or receptions visit their web sites via the Gallery Links near the bottom of this page.
| Gallery |
Liss Gallery
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| Artist(s) |
Jim & Kathleen Kiefer
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| Title |
'Best in Show'
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| Media, Size |
Limited Edition on Canvas
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| Exhibition Title |
Group Show
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| Exhibition Start/End |
April 3 to 30, 2011 |
| Reception Date/Time |
Sat. April 16, 2011 |
| Artist present for walk |
No |
|
| Gallery |
Mayberry Fine Art |
| Artist(s) |
Laura Harris |
| Title |
'Red Sky at Night' |
| Media, Size |
Mixed media
36 x 36 inches
|
| Exhibition Title |
Group Show
|
| Exhibition Start/End |
Apr. 1 to 30, 2011 |
| Reception Date/Time |
n/a
|
| Artist present for walk |
No |
Photos used with permission of the artists and the hosting galleries.
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Background Overview
 A highly informative monthly tour takes place in the Yorkville Art Gallery district, giving newcomers and regular attendees a focused overview of the Yorkville art scene. This informal, free tour begins by gathering at the Rotunda (lower level) in the well known Hazelton Lanes Mall, opposite Browns’ Shoe Store. The attendees split into two or three smaller groups which visit selected area galleries during the evening. Each small group is led by a tour guide who is familiar with art appreciation and the Yorkville art scene. Some of the galleries may have featured artists present for the tour. A wide range of Contemporary or Historical Canadian and International works of art are available for viewing. At the end of the evening attendees may join the group for coffee at a local area café. The Artsgroup hopes you will consider this event for your calendar.
If this is your first time attending, you will find the monthly Yorkville Art Walk an ideal opportunity to view and consider a wide range of quality originals from exceptional artists. Guests will see a broad range of styles and media with something for everyone. If you want to get some fresh air and meet the artists join us for the walk. This is a great opportunity to meet many outstanding artists, discover Yorkville’s art galleries and find that perfect piece you have been looking for!
Location, Parking & Itinerary Information
Location
 The Art Walk starts at the Hazelton Lanes Mall, 87 Avenue Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
Meet on the lower level, opposite Brown’s Shoe Store in the open seating area, at the bottom of the staircase to the 2nd floor. (See Itinerary below for the detailed schedule.)
Photo of entrance on Hazelton Ave.
Parking
 Free parking is available in the Hazelton Lanes underground parking lot. Enter from the 'Whole Foods' parking entrance at 87 Avenue Rd.
Please note that a new “validation” procedure is now in place, which requires visitors to get their original parking ticket validated before exiting the parking lot. Art Walk helpers no longer have pre-validated passes.
Parking Validation:
1. Upon entering the parking lot, take a ticket from the entrance machine. Do not use your credit card.
2. Take the ticket to the Guest Services counter on the upper level, above the Whole Foods cashiers.
3. Ask the Guest Services representative to validate the ticket "for the Art Walk." (Good for the entire evening.)
4. Later, when leaving the parking lot, insert the validated ticket into the machine at the parking gate.
5. If you forget to get the ticket validated before the Art Walk, you can do so after the walk. However, it is more complicated since the Guest Services counter closes at 7:30 p.m. You will need to contact the Security attendant at 416-323-3184, who will come to the counter to validate the ticket for you.
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Itinerary
Date: 1st Thursday of each month, except January
Time:
6:00 p.m. Gather and meet tour guides. Select one of the tour groups to join for the evening. (Usually 2 - 3 groups.)
6:30 p.m. Leave to tour selected galleries. Tour starts at 6:30 sharp!
8:00 p.m. Tour ends
 You are welcome to join us for coffee or tea afterwards at a local café, if you can.
(The Coffee Mill - 99 Yorkville Ave.) The staff are very co-operative in supplying separate bills.
Gallery Website Links
The galleries that participate on a regular basis are listed below. However, not all these galleries participate in every Art Walk. Other area galleries also participate on an occasional basis. Just click on a gallery name to visit the gallery's web site.
1. GCBespoke Gallery
2. Ingram Gallery
3. Kinsman Robinson Galleries
4. Leonardo Galleries
5. Liss Gallery
6. Mayberry Fine Art
7. Odon Wagner Gallery
8. WORKshop Toronto
Art Walk Contact Information
Organized by: “Artsgroup”.
Art Walk Co-ordinator: Marg King
Web Site Sponsor/Creator: Paul Ferri
 If you require further details please call Marg King: (647) 5 8 8 - 1 1 4 4 or send an email to Paul Ferri Click Here to email.
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If you would like to receive your own monthly reminder about the Art Walk, please click on "Join Yorkville News email list". Be sure to select the "Art Walk" list and any of the three lists that catch your interest. We now use a three-step process in order to achieve the highest email delivery rates possible. (Register, receive a confirmation email and reply to the email.) If you are already receiving the art walk email reminders and wish to adjust your subscription, please use the same link to make any changes.
Sponsor
This web page has been sponsored by Paul Ferri (Yorkville) since February, 2007 as a courtesy to the Yorkville community, the participating galleries and Toronto art lovers. Monthly Art Walk email reminders have been issued to subscribers and contacts since March, 2006.
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