{"id":23389,"date":"2014-04-15T14:43:46","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T18:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artoronto.ca\/?p=23389"},"modified":"2014-05-26T21:13:41","modified_gmt":"2014-05-27T01:13:41","slug":"shortlist-announced-for-open-studio-national-printmaking-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/v2.artoronto.ca\/?p=23389","title":{"rendered":"Shortlist for Open Studio National Printmaking Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shortlist Announced for Open Studio National Printmaking Awards
\nBest of Canadian Printmaking to be Celebrated at Open Studio\u2019s 100 Prints<\/strong>
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\nOn Thursday, May 15,<\/strong> 2014 six talented artists will be recognized for their achievements in printmaking during the seventh annual Open Studio National Printmaking Awards.\u00a0 The ceremony will take place at the Palais Royale in Toronto, at 100 Prints<\/strong>, a fundraising event in support of Open Studio.
\nA distinguished jury selected the shortlist from prints donated to Open Studio by emerging and established artists from across Canada.\u00a0 The jury members with the difficult task of choosing the award winners were: Darren Alexander, of Tatar Alexander Public Art Management; Pat Feheley, of Feheley Fine Arts; and David H. Kaye, of David Kaye Gallery.
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\nThe artists shortlisted for the Open Studio National Printmaking Awards are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elizabeth D\u2019Agostino (Toronto, ON)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Elizabeth D’Agostino, rabbit (with wing sack),<\/em> 2014, screenprint and etching, 30″ x 22″. Courtesy of Open Studio<\/p>\n

Doug Guildford (Toronto, ON\/Voglers Cove, NS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Doug Guildford, AQUATIC TWO<\/em>, 2013, screenprint, 35.75″ x 24″. Courtesy of Open Studio<\/p>\n

Dan O\u2019Neill (Halifax, NS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Dan O’Neill, PAINTBALL SUPPER<\/em>, 2012, lithograph, 30″ x 41.5″. Courtesy of Open Studio<\/p>\n

Kurt Pammer (Toronto, ON)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Kurt Pammer, Humber Skate<\/em>, 2012, screenprint, 30″ x 42.5″. Courtesy of Open Studio<\/p>\n

Dan Steeves (Sackville, NB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Dan Steeves, I hope you have moments when you take heart<\/em>, 2012, intaglio and etching, 17″ x 23.5″. Courtesy of Open Studio<\/p>\n

Laura Widmer (Kelowna, BC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Laura Widmer, Pearls<\/em>, 2013, linocut, 24″ x 24″. Courtesy of Open Studio<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a great privilege to participate in this year’s jury for Open Studio’s 100 Prints.\u00a0 I was truly stunned by the overall quality, both technically and in terms of imagery, of the submissions,\u201d said Pat Feheley.\u00a0 \u201cThe diversity and accomplishment of these artists is evident and 100 Prints is an exhibition you will not want to miss!\u00a0 Congratulations to all of the artists and to Open Studio for supporting and nurturing the art of printmaking.\u201d\u00a0 David H. Kaye commented: \u201cJurying this event was an enjoyable time, even though it means making tough decisions to whittle down the number of donated works to only one hundred.\u00a0 The quality and variation of expression is a treat to experience.\u00a0 The talent selected is a wonderful testament to the voracity and efficacy of Open Studio. Congratulations to all who work in any capacity to support 100 Prints.\u201d
\nJennifer Bhogal, Executive Director of Open Studio, said, \u201cA heartfelt congratulations to the six shortlisted artists of the 2014 Open Studio National Printmaking Awards.\u00a0 These awards set the standard for excellence in the field of print-based media, and we look forward to presenting them to the deserving recipients.\u00a0 The artists acknowledged this year exemplify the power print holds to inspire appreciation for both the idea realized and the technical mastery employed.\u201d\u00a0 All six shortlisted artists have a chance at winning one of three cash prizes of $3,000 (first prize), $1,500 (second prize) or $500 (third prize), or an honourable mention.<\/p>\n

100 Prints. 100 Tickets. 1 Night Only.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Open Studio, a leading non-profit centre for contemporary printmaking practice, provides affordable access to printmaking facilities, programs and services for artists from across Canada and abroad, as well as exhibitions, education programs and print sales.\u00a0 Celebrating the 29th anniversary of the event this year, 100 Prints is Open Studio\u2019s most important fundraising activity, and helps to support this artist-run centre\u2019s vital artistic programming.
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\nThe event features 100 original, fine art prints donated by nationally and internationally recognized Canadian artists; because only 100 tickets are sold, each ticket holder is guaranteed to take home an original work of art. Tickets are drawn in random order on the evening of the event; as each ticket is drawn, excited guests have one minute to choose a print.\u00a0
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\n100 Prints is an event that is often imitated, but never matched. The festive night also includes fabulous prizes, a raffle, delicious hors d\u2019oeuvres from some of Toronto\u2019s most exciting eateries, an open bar, and Members\u2019 Ink, a sale of framed prints specially created by Open Studio artist members specifically for this fundraising event.
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\nTickets are now available \u2014 the $385 ticket price includes admission for two and a guarantee that you will take home an original piece of artwork. As tickets are limited to 100, they sell out fast, and are already going quickly. General admission tickets are also available for $60. For full details or to purchase tickets online, visit www.openstudio.on.ca\/100-prints-2014\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

May 15, 2014 \/ 6:30<\/p>\n

Palais Royale in Toronto<\/strong><\/p>\n

six talented artists will be recognized for their achievements in printmaking at the evening of 100 Prints<\/strong>, a fundraising event in support of Open Studio.<\/p>\n

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