Environments is a community artist project culminating in a curated art exhibition.
York Region is one of the most diverse areas in Canada, with a long history of migration and settlement. The Curator welcomes participants, volunteers and art exhibition submissions of original artworks related but not limited to the following topics: land, conservation, Greenbelt, loss, hope, the perception of development, and urban sprawl. Intended to showcase the culturally rich and artistically diverse vibrant art of the region, the exhibition limits submission to emerging and professional artists who reside or work in York Region.
Artworks can include painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, textiles and mixed media.
Artwork Submission Deadline: December 11, 2023, 11:55 pm EST
Artwork Drop Off: January 15, 2024, 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Artwork Pick Up: January 21, 2024, 10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. EST
Add your Submission Artwork/Details to this Google Form.
Opening Reception & Curator Talk: Wednesday January 17, 2024, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Boynton House Art Space, Richmond Green, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Contact Information: christryph@gmail.com
About the Curator: Christos Damianos is an independent curator, artist, and educator working between Toronto (Ontario) and Athens (Greece). He is also engaged with various art groups and not-for-profit organizations promoting Arts and Culture. He has participated in several community art projects in the Greater Toronto Area and abroad. He holds an Honors BFA from Western University, BEd and a Masters from Niagara University.