ART CALL -Chinatown between heaven & earth
ART CALL-COME SIT AT MY TABLE
COME SIT AT MY TABLE -invitation of friendship to celebrate our similarities as we sit & eat
COME SIT AT MY TABLE -invitation of friendship to celebrate our similarities as we sit & eat
COME SIT AT MY TABLE -invitation of friendship to celebrate our similarities as we sit & eat
COME SIT AT MY TABLE is an open invitation of friendship. By inviting people to sit at your table, they learn about your culture, and you about theirs. “By breaking bread together” all cultures signify an open extension of being accepted and welcomed. Toronto has a history of immigration that shares its culture through food. My process w
COME SIT AT MY TABLE is an open invitation of friendship. By inviting people to sit at your table, they learn about your culture, and you about theirs. “By breaking bread together” all cultures signify an open extension of being accepted and welcomed. Toronto has a history of immigration that shares its culture through food. My process was initiated with memories and oral stories dating back to my great-grandfather and grandfather who fled China due to famine and political unrest to seek fortunes and to send money back home, much like today’s political immigration stories.
We shared food as an extended family growing up in my grandfather’s rooming house populated by single men stranded in Canada, due to Canada’s Exclusion Act barring Chinese immigration and permanently separating families.
Our food history is shaped by immigration and even more so in the present with over 140 languages being spoken in Toronto.
Food is a common factor that makes each culture unique and binds us together with one- tool for dialogue and meeting place. Food is central to the sharing of culture and a way to communicate acceptance.
BREAKING "DUMPLINGS"
COME SIT AT MY TABLE -invitation of friendship to celebrate our similarities as we sit & eat
COME SIT AT MY TABLE -invitation of friendship to celebrate our similarities as we sit & eat
COME SIT AT MY TABLE is an invitation of friendship to people who may be very different than you are. By sitting together over food- It Signifies an open extension of being accepted and welcomed. Toronto has a history of immigration that shares its cultures through food.
COMING SOON
Mad Men & Mocktail Martinis & Hors d'oeuvres
listen -ming
COME SIT AT MY TABLE is an invitation of friendship to people who may be very different than you are. By sitting together over food- It Signifies an open extension of being accepted and welcomed. Toronto has a history of immigration that shares its cultures through food.
COMING SOON
Mad Men & Mocktail Martinis & Hors d'oeuvres
listen -mingle to tales Mad Men Ad Executive Brian Hawkins sharing his wit of ad executive in the heyday 60's and 70's.
Entry non perishable item- food bank donation.
Ongoing pop up Tea, Cake & The Art of Conversation posted on eventbrite
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LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
LIVE MUSIC -Our Vision
183 Gallery, we envision a world where art & music are accessible to everyone. We believe that creativity is a fundamental human trait that should be nurtured and celebrated. Growing up in downtown Toronto, the owner Carol had the fortune of being exposed to the arts at a young age through the philanthropy of Ed Mirvish and the Inner City Angels school based programs. Remembering intimate places that showcased flamenco guitar or jazz with Joel Shulman at the Garden Party on Avenue Road....where one could go and get close to the music and musicians in small venues.
183 Gallery believes art can change the world through your community
Lynne Hanson-October 26, 2024
An evening with Lynne Hanson "Canada's own Queen Of Americana"
Described as a contemporary fusion of mainstream hipness and retro musicality, Hanson’s live performances are driven by high-energy, roots guitar vibes. Her authentic connection with audiences, showcased in solo acts—or with her band, the Good Intentions—is both entertaining and disarming. Known for her charm and humour on stage, Hanson’s spontaneity and honesty enchants.
Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, LYNNE HANSON’s brand of porch music with a little red dirt can turn on a dime from a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp from one song to the next. Her hard living music has garnered her the nickname “Canada’s own Queen of Americana.” And while her deep, bluesy croon has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, it’s the poetry of her lyrics that really sets her apart.
A two-time Canadian Folk Music Award winner, Hanson is known for her high energy, roots guitar driven live performances, whether playing solo or with her band the Good Intentions. She has an uncanny way of connecting with her audience with an authenticity that is as entertaining as it is disarming. Her prolific songwriting has taken her on extensive tours across North America, Europe, and the UK, gracing major festivals such as Take Root, Glasgow Americana, and Maverick Festival.
FRUITY ART STILL LIFE
Unleash Your Inner Fruit
Join us for a fun and creative evening at our Fruity Still Life Art Class! Get ready to unleash your inner artist as we explore the vibrant world of still life -inspired art
JOIN WAIT LIST
Experience art like never before in our Sensory Artistry class. Immerse yourself in a world where sight, taste, touch, and scent converge to inspire your creativity. Artists will work with a still life set up. This class will be a 1.5 hour drawing class.
The class aims to facilitate exploration, excitement and an intuitive approach to the artist's perspective of their subject matter.
Hopefully you will have eyes wide open to the world -
We provide easels, coloured pencils, charcoal, newsprint and inspiration.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to express your creativity and meet fellow art enthusiasts. Reserve your spot now and get ready for a fun-filled evening of art exploration!
Master The art of life drawing-live MODELS
Learn to draw the human form like a pro with our live in this hands-on event that celebrates the art of life drawing.
Learn to draw the human form like a pro with our live in this hands-on event that celebrates the art of life drawing.
Learn to draw the human form like a pro with our live in this hands-on event that celebrates the art of life drawing.
BEGINNER 1-2 PM $16 +
GENERAL CLASS 2-4 PM $25 +
EARLY BIRD $20
Curious about life drawing or wanting to develop your skills further- join our sessions with professional models.
Small class
BEGINNER 1-2 PM GENERAL CLASS 2-4 PM
Learn to draw the human form like a pro with our live in this hands-on event that celebrates the art of life drawing.
Learn to draw the human form like a pro with our live in this hands-on event that celebrates the art of life drawing.
Imagine the days of an atelier where art students drew from live models to better understand the body and to work from the actual form and how light/shadow interplay on each other.
We are entranced by the free forms of the great masters like Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists-
Launch a safe learning environment max 15 students to ex
Imagine the days of an atelier where art students drew from live models to better understand the body and to work from the actual form and how light/shadow interplay on each other.
We are entranced by the free forms of the great masters like Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists-
Launch a safe learning environment max 15 students to explore the basics of figure drawing, and to allow for artistic freedom with short and long poses.
Beginner friendly with a short one hour class or a 2 hour class for those wanting to explore classical life drawing.
All participants feel welcome and supported, regardless of their prior experience in art. It is an inclusive space for anyone looking to embark on their artistic journey. It serves as an excellent sustained class for artists interested in exploring the world of figure drawing.
ARTIST BRING OWN SUPPLIES- DESK EASEL PROVIDED
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO TRY CLASS- newsprint sketchbook/Charcoal sticks $12 sold on site
PODCASTS
CONTACT 2023-REPATRIATION OF WOUNDED KNEE ARTIFACTS- PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN WILLIS hosted Carol Mark
MET RADIO
https://soundcloud.com/scopeatryerson/interview-john-willis-photographer
John Willis is a photographer whose personal work and teaching typically fall within the social documentary genre, engaging the communities he works within. He considers volunteer and service community engagement work an essential part of his life. Willis is the recipient of a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship 2010 and an Open Society Institute Community Engagement Grant, among other awards
FLUX Youth Trans Narratives hosted by Carol Mark
MET RADIO
https://soundcloud.com/scopeatryerson/interview-flux-trans-youth-art-show
PRIDE MONTH 2023-183 GALLERY, our gallery “flux: showcasing youth trans narratives'' stands as a beacon of celebration, empowerment and awareness for trans youth. This exhibition encompasses a vast spectrum of experiences, exhibiting our beautiful existences though the transformation of our experiences into art. Visibility is a catalyst for change and empowerment. Each artwork becomes a powerful testament to our collective resilience, highlighting the strength and beauty that resides in every trans individual. Our exhibition recognizes the richness of trans culture, its histories, traditions, contemporary expressions and the importance of creating spaces in art for the next generation of trans youth, especially when our existences have always been in a constant state of political flux.
My Commitment To Community & Arts
Kejo Buchanan, guide of Jali Journey in conversation with Carol Mark, an Asian Canadian curator, realtor and founder of Amazing Moss Park Art Collective based in Toronto. Carol is a cancer survivor that creates and curates art as well as leads efforts for tangible social change through support for fellow survivors, humanitarian aid, and featuring independent artists at 183 Gallery. Take a moment to engage in the landscape of the Artivist through her experiences and ideas on arts, culture, healing and building inclusive community spaces.
Daniel Lew-performed 183 gallery
Daniel Lew interviewed by Kejo Buchanan, MET RADIO.
Daniel Lew is a Chinese-Canadian folk-pop artist with a mission to uplift the world. 10 years ago, he suddenly went deaf in his left ear and developed tinnitus. This trauma caused him to devote his life to music.
Everyday he sings soulfully as if it's the last time. His songs have been called a self-help book due to their introspective nature. He has self-produced 4 albums, and has over 300 performances under his belt, including Jade Music Festival, TAIWANfest, and Vancouver Mural Fest.
Recently, Daniel received praise from both Jacob Collier and Ed Sheeran while he was busking. Ed invited him backstage to his show where he had the opportunity to play a song and share insights about their music journeys. In June 2023, he released his summer anthem “Alive (The Ocean Song)”. Produced by Braeden “Pockets” Rangno (Kimmortal), and featuring synth bass from Grammy Award winning producer/artist Pomo (Jon Batiste, Anderson .Paak, Mac Miller).
