Complimentary Art Chats & Walks
Join art industry professionals as they hosts a series of talks called Art Chats or drop in for one of our daily Art Walks, a 20 minute guided tour of the show. All Art Chats & Walks are complimentary with admission, space subject to availability.
Art Walks
Our docents will take you on a fast and informative exploration of the show where you will meet artists, learn about their inspiration and how they create their amazing artwork. Art Walks will run Friday - Sunday at the following scheduled times: 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30
Art Chat Schedule
Back by popular demand, the Art Chat series offers a variety of engaging and inspiring seminars hosted by leading art and design experts.
Friday March 5, 7-8 PM
Janette Ewen: Art & Objects: Tips on how to create a totally unique living space
Celebrated stylist, journalist and lifestyle expert Janette Ewen will explore different ways to create a signature look using art and objects, as well as share insider’s tips on what to shop for, where to look and how to display your art. Janette Ewen has been reporting on the hottest décor, fashion and lifestyle trends for publications, including Chatelaine, Canadian House & Home, Chocolat and the Globe and Mail for over 10 years. As a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine, Urban Rush and BT's across Canada, Janette shares the latest in style trends, design and fashion with viewers across the country.
Saturday March 6, 1-2 PM
Jane Perdue: Toronto Public Art: What’s in your City?
Jane Perdue, Public Art Coordinator for the City of Toronto, knows where the masterpieces are located! Perdue has been active in dozens of public art commissions on public and privately owned lands, and has worked with local and international artists to find the perfect art to reflect our City, while engaging us as an urban community. This illustrated talk will explore works by local and international artists including Barbara Astman, Carl Tacon, Douglas Coupland, Francisco Gazitua, Anish Kapoor, Fast Wurms, Michael Snow and James Turrell. Upcoming installations including projects by Vito Acconci and Mark di Suvero will also be discussed.
Saturday March 6 & Sunday March 7, 3-4 PM
Betty Ann Jordan: Changing Ideas of Beauty in Today’s Art
Andy Warhol once said, “Beauty is a sign of intelligence.” What's your idea of beauty, and has it changed? This illustrated talk invites you to see beauty as a shifting field of possibilities, far more than skin-deep. Art writer and tour guide Betty Ann Jordan explores changing ideas of beauty as revealed in contemporary art images of landscape and the body, featuring works by Artist Project 2010 artists. Moving deeper into the realm of appearances, we'll examine representations of the body and landscapes, including seascapes, cityscapes, mental landscapes.
Sunday March 7, 1 - 2 PM
Leah Sandals: Liking What You Like When You Like It: Art, Cash, Time and Change
The idea of liking something, be it a recipe, a sports team or a pop song, is pretty straightforward. Straightforward, that is, unless you're in the art world. That’s because even though the art realm can be full of possibilities and creativity, it can also be full of unspoken “rules” about scholarly connoisseurship, hot trends and market value. (As in, “That went for $3 million at auction, so it must be a great painting!” or “A big critic says this artist is terrible, so I shouldn't like their artwork anymore.”) This talk aims to strip away some of the jargon and buzz, and get at the importance of personal, emotional connections to art—a connection that is vital, whether you’re in a position to buy or not. The change of our emotional connections to art over time will also be addressed, as well as the diversity of connections and opinions that can naturally evolve.
