70 Artists, 3 days, 1 theme. A three-day exhibition of new work by Canadian artists in various disciplines.
In this third exhibition of the bi-monthly Octopus Project art series, the project brings together 70 artists of various disciplines. Artists will be showing new and original work in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, textile, writing, illustration and music inspired by a single theme - Push/Pull - sent to the artists as a "spark" eight weeks in advance.
The Push/Pull exhibition, which will be animate the fourth floor of the Case Goods Warehouse, will happen in conjunction with Open Doors: Artscape's Spring Open House in the Distillery. Artists will be present during the opening reception on May 23, 7 pm – 10 pm with featured performances by singer/songwriter Janine Stoll and jazz duo Mandy Rushton & Mboya Nicholson.
"Sending sparks to fuel creativity and community"
The Octupus Project seeks to provide an outlet for both established and emerging artists to continue making art by offering a challenge to create. The challenge is issued as a "spark", an idea or image, sent out every eight weeks for interpretation by the artists. The interdisciplinary community of Octopus Project artists creates a shared visual representation of diversity through one theme with many voices.
The Octopus Project was founded by Toronto textile artist Catherine Mellinger and Toronto photographer Melanie Gordon. Both Mellinger and Gordon will be showing work as part of the series.
Octopus Project IV: The spark for Octopus Project IV will be sent out on May 25. Exhibition of new work inspired by this spark will be shown on July 19–20. If you would like to participate in Octopus Project IV, please email us at octopusprojecttoronto@gmail.com.
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Starts: May 23, 2008
Ends: May 25, 2008
At: Case Goods Warehouse, Studio 409/410 @ The Distillery District, 55 Mill St. Building 74, Studio 409/410, Toronto Playing: Sunday Saturday Friday
