Another Disposable Art Show!

Our friends over at, Freedom Fighter Skateboards, are hosting another "Disposable Art Show"
This year’s show will be held at 52 McCaul Gallery on May 8th, working with Steve Ferrara and Lisa Martin of Well & Good.
With MG's own, Alan Wood along with friends, Jason Derry, Smolik and other great artists.

a DISPOSABLE ART show from Freedom Fighter Skateboards on Vimeo.

Captured Fusion Rob Ross solo exhibit

Sleeping Giant Gallery is proud to present to you Rob Ross an extremely talented abstract painter who will be exclusively exhibiting pieces from his new series " Captured Fusion" on April 1st at 6pm.

Opening night we encourage everyone to come by for some cheap drinks and great food and as always good music and good people.

Captured Fusion runs from April 1st - April 14th and will be sleeping giants first ever solo abstract exhibit. We couldn't be more stoked on these works and look forward to seeing everyone out for a good time.

Trust Time - New Images by Claudio Bianchi

52 McCaul

Watch it grow.

Thursday March 4th called "Plant the seed, watch it grow"

This exhibit is features work by:

*Alan Wood
Richard Ahnert
Ken Turner
Mike Howkins
Liz Emirzian
Tai Kim
Tobias Williams
Jonathan Jarodsky

All local illustration and mixed media artists who are emerging in the
art world.

Opening reception begins around 8pm at Sleeping Giant Gallery 789 Dundas st W.

We will have cheap drinks available and as always Dj Gnat will be
entertaining on the 1's and 2's.

Stand up for whats RIGHT!

BeautifulCity.ca Town Hall: InVoice
6:30pm March 1st, Committee Room #2, City Hall

** Featuring: Live painting by Elicser Elliot, Lexr and Celo // Music by Tanika Charles and Deejay L'Oqenz **

INFO
Join city builders, young people, artists, academics, councillors and mayoral candidates to determine positive steps forward for BeautifulCity.ca and learn about how to make the city budget process work for you. Open discussion will follow concerning the value of building vibrant and democratic public spaces. Moderated by: Ravi Jain (WhyNot Theatre, ArtsVote), Sabra Ripley (Community Health Advocate, HoP, B-girl) and Che Kothari (Manifesto Community Projects.)

BACKGROUND
The billboard tax has been passed but zero new money has been invested in beautifying or democratizing access to public spaces with art in the 2010 Budget. This goes against highly favourable public opinion polls by EKOS (2009) Environics (2007) and Pollara (2005) and a 4500 person petition, 60 endorsements by organizations and reams of city plans to build a successful Toronto for the long-term. City councillors from across the political spectrum have also been very supportive of a billboard tax to fund art in committee, council and the press. Similarly, public consultations, staff and consultant's reports stated that the purpose of the tax was to support arts and city beautification projects.

We are not really sure what happened, however the budget has not passed yet. It's time to get a bit pissed -- then get smart and help correct this mistake by coming to the town hall. It worked to get the tax. It might just work to take it back!


TAKE ACTION
Join / Invite / Spread the word via Facebook Page:
http://tinyurl.com/yzwsno7
E-flyer:
http://bit.ly/cv1RxE

MORE INFO & COUNCIL VIDEO
http://www.beautifulcity.ca


GUEST ARTIST LINKS
http://www.myspace.com/tanikacharles
http://www.loqenz.com
http://www.elicser.com
http://www.alexahatanaka.com
http://loganmiller.carbonmade.com

MODERATOR LINKS
http://www.theatrewhynot.org
http://www.houseofpaint.ca
http://www.artsvotetoronto.ca
http:///www.themanifesto.ca

DOCUMENTATION BY
http://www.latenightinthebedroom.com
http://www.meghanj.ca

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY
http://www.thetyc.ca
http://www.themanifesto.ca
http://www.beautifulcity.ca

S4C - Follow The Skate Across Australia!

HELP get the word out about the skate across Australia.

Here is how to help!

* Add your friends to this event!

*Follow our blog at
http://skate4cancer.com/skate2010

*Watch our weekly YouTube videos every sunday at
http://www.youtube.com/user/Skate4CancerVideo

Together we will cure!

DreamLoveCure


Skate4Cancer In New Zealand & Australia: Press Release

Originating in 2004, Skate4Cancer is a not for profit grassroots organization that raises awareness of cancer, primarily targeting a youth demographic. We operate by skateboarding the width or length of a country (whichever is longest) in order to draw attention to our cause. Once that is accomplished, we promote a variety of campaigns that focus on healthy and preventative lifestyles ranging from self-breast examinations to healthy eating.

After covering the majority of North America, they’ve decided to take on the world. Beginning in early January, S4C be skating from Auckland to Dunedin. That means skateboarding the entire distance between the two cities, along the winding New Zealand roads. After that, S4C will head to Australia to face one of the biggest challenges yet! Skating downunder in the heat of the Aussy sun, and facing off against every obstacle the infamous continent is famous for.

Their website ( www.skate4cancer.com) offers a comprehensive detailing of our mission, history as well as other important information. Currently, the most vital tool for their cause is publicity. If S4C can gather attention, they can mobilize young people and start saving lives.

TLG presents: "Ballin' the Jack"

TLG a.k.a THE LOVELY GENTLEMEN