Studio 1234

Is closed as of December 31, 2008

November event:

“ Neighbourhoods"
Poetry by Fred Dunn (Peace Activist)
Paintings by Urs Josef Kehl (Fourth World volunteer)
Nov. 22- 27 Reception Nov. 22 3 - 5pm

Benefits for Projects of the www.atd-fourthworld.org

Click here for more info on this event

Exhibitions for October 2008:

Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 Reception: Sat., Oct. 4 from 2 pm –5 pm
Kendall Hurley (Click here for more info on Kendall Hurley) will be exhibiting her latest works entitled "Phoenix" a beautiful series of abstract works representing the adversity of life and man's ability to rise from of the ashes.

Exhibitions for November 2008:

Nov 1– Nov 15 Reception: Saturday Nov. 1, 3 - 5pm
Ray Ferris(Click here for more info on Ray Ferris) will be exhibiting his digital painting series "Simple Places in Complex Spaces"

Exhibitions for April 2009:

April 18– May 1 2009
Claudio Ghirardo will be exhibiting a solo painting exhibition
More information soon

Studio 1234 Call for Artists:

1234 College St., Toronto, ON M6H 1C2

647-234-3907

Studio 1234 is committed to assisting Canadian Artists by providing an affordable opportunity to showcase their work. The studio strives to show the diversity and significance of art work created in Canada and with this end in mind invites both emerging and established artists with passion and commitment to their art, working in painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture or mixed media are invited to submit samples of available work. Please include a brief bio and a list of the titles, medium and sizes of your work. Images or link to a website sent by email, or hard copy images / slides sent by mail with stamped self-addressed envelop for return mail will be accepted. Please include dimensions of the work.

Past Shows:

Sept. 6 – Sept. 27 Reception: Sat., Sept13 from. 2-5 pm Well-known Toronto based fine artist John Molnar showcases his latest works including his Pico Italia series, which captures all the colour and charm of Little Italy. Landscapes and still lifes are in oil and casein.. (Click here for more info on John Molnar)

August 21 - September 3
Photographer Paul Sherlock(Click here for more info on Paul Sherlock) will be exhibiting his "Irish Landscapes"series of landscapes inspired from his homeland in Ireland. His photography captures the charm of the country and it's people.

August 4 – August 20 Reception: Thursday, August 7 at 7 pm – 9 pm
Eve Kharag an artist from the UK will be exhibiting her "Cyprus Series". A series of works she created in Cyprus. Her work, born out of the places she has visited, the atmospheres, textures, symbols and language which is often created by working in traditional oils as well as works on paper. (Click here for more info on Eve Kharag)

Exhibitions for July 2008:

July 19 – Aug 2 Reception: Saturday, July 19 at 3 pm – 5 pm
Still Life Paintings by Various Artists (click here for more information about this show)

July 5 – July 18 Reception: Saturday, July 5 at 3 pm – 5 pm
Drawings and Sketches by Various Artists (click here for more information about this show)

May 1– May 14 2008 Reception: Thursday, May 1 at 7 pm – 9 pm, Artist Talk: Saturday May 10 at 3 pm
Up and coming photographer Elizabeth Gesicki (click here for more info on Elizabeth Gesicki) will be exhibiting her "Softly Rose: a series of florals".

May 15– May 31 Reception: Thursday, May 15 at 7 pm – 9 pm,
A Series of self-portraits as a commentary on a harmful relationship between today's media and self-image of women.
Sylvia Sokolowska(Click here for more info on Sylivia Sokolowska) will be exhibiting her photography series"Doll House"

Exhibitions for June 2008:

June 7 – 20 Reception: Saturday, June 7 at 3 pm – 5 pm ,
A Series of Acrylic Paintings
Anna-Karoliina Koskinen (click here for more info on Anna-Karoliina Koskinen) will be exhibiting her Acylic Painting series "Visions"

June 21 – July 4 Reception: Saturday, June 21 at 3 pm – 5 pm
Landscapes Paintings by Various Artists(click here for more information about this show)

Positions Available:

Marketing Internship
Studio 1234 is committed to assisting Canadian Artists by providing an affordable opportunity to showcase their work. The studio strives to show the diversity and significance of art work created in Canada and with this end in mind invites bright energetic individuals to promote the Studio, Exhibitions and artwork and other services the studio provides.
We would like to get some fresh inovative ideas for the gallery to increase it's patronage and work towards promoting the artists work that exhibit at the studio. This is a volunteer position but Studio 1234 will highly recommend worthy volunteers as well as give them recognition for their contributions to the gallery.

We are also looking for art lovers/ volunteers for other duties such as working on the website, assistants at the gallery, there is work with the public sitting in the gallery to speak to people that come to the gallery etc.

The qualifications we require is that the individual have an interest in the arts, interest in rising to the challenges of promoting a new art gallery in essence building something through their innovations ideas and work -with some computer and internet familiarity.
Applications and further enquiries are directed to email: lknowlton@sympatico.ca or telephone Lucinda Knowlton at 647-234-3907

Brock Village Art Appreciation Society (BVAAS)

Studio 1234 is initiated and hosting the Brock Village Art Appreciation Society (BVAAS)
The Society will be a Social event that invites people with interest in the arts to attend and socialize, share ideas with people with similar interests. The topics may vary and will surround the arts including the Canadian art as well as worldwide both past and present. We will meet once a month to discuss art to share knowledge and ideas about art, art appreciation, art history, art trends with additional wine and cheese events, field trips to various artistic venues and events. Time of the gatherings to be announced depending on a convenient night for the majority of responders.
Studio 1234 is located at 1234 College St., Toronto, ON

If you are interested please drop by the studio or contact Lucinda.
Studio 1234 Hours: Tues. - Sat. 2 - 6pm. Random or please contact Lucinda Knowlton 647-234-3907 or email lknowlton@sympatico.ca

Adult Oil Painting Classes: Click here for more info

Children's Art Classes: Click here for more info