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From The Toronto Public Library: See art, save memories, read Canadian

From the Toronto Public Library: About the exhibit Step into a world of colour, light and transformation. Experience a stunning collection of original art from our world-class Special Collections — divided into four thematic sections, one for each season. From the vibrant blooms of spring to the crisp air of winter, this exhibition brings the natural worldContinueContinue reading “From The Toronto Public Library: See art, save memories, read Canadian”

NEXT WEEK! Toronto Comic Jam: Junebug June 29th, 2025!

The sixth and likely greenest jam of 2025! Come down to the Cameron House! Back room, Sunday June 29, 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Bring your zines and mini comics to sell and share at our zine table! Visit torontocomicjam.org for all the deets. Sign up for reminders at lu.ma.

Plein Air Painting Workshop at Hillside Gardens in High Park, Sunday June 22, with Mason!

Paint with Mason! From his Instagram: LANDSCAPE PAINTING WORKSHOP! This is a beginner-friendly workshop. I will guide you through a simple step by step process to create your very own original painting. I provide all the materials including acrylic paint, brushes and canvas. Hope to see you there! June 22, 11am, Hillside Gardens in HighContinueContinue reading “Plein Air Painting Workshop at Hillside Gardens in High Park, Sunday June 22, with Mason!”

Hamilton’s Cartoon Foundry June 14 Features Jason Loo

https://cartoonfoundry.ca/f/flash-marvel-artist-jason-loo-added-to-artists-alley From the Cartoon Foundry website! Hamilton’s Annual Festival of Cartooning, Comics, and Graphic Narrative! Celebrate the Art of Cartooning in Hamilton. The Cartoon Foundry is a not-for-profit, art-focused event that promotes and celebrates the art of cartooning in Hamilton. We aim to create a vibrant and inclusive community for cartoonists of all levels andContinueContinue reading “Hamilton’s Cartoon Foundry June 14 Features Jason Loo”

The Brantford Expositor: New exhibition features artist’s work alongside those of his family

From the Brantford Exquisitor: Hamilton-based comic artist and illustrator David Collier’s new exhibition Collier’s Family Daze opened May 17 featuring a collection of paintings, prints, posters, newspapers by the artist and members of his family, offering a multigenerational look at creative legacy. “The exhibition will be accompanied by a comic book launch on Sunday, MayContinueContinue reading “The Brantford Expositor: New exhibition features artist’s work alongside those of his family”

True North Country Comics: An Interview with Max Douglas (aka Salgood Sam)

From John Swinimer’s True North Country Comics podcast, an interview with Max Douglas (aka Salgood Sam) about his new graphic novel Mind Engine and his plans for Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2025. Salgood Sam, aka Max Douglas, grew up in Toronto, but now resides in Montreal. He’s been a freelance artist for nearly three decades,ContinueContinue reading “True North Country Comics: An Interview with Max Douglas (aka Salgood Sam)”