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Meet Alan McKee, Ryan O'Neil, Jenny Zhang, Sal Shivji, Andy Lee and Bill Odwori.
MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL-am I the most tolerant of them aLL
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COLLAGE WORKSHOP
OPENING PARTY
OCT 15- OCT 31, 2025
Mirror Mirror on the Wall is a series of collages and interactive mirrors that act as mind maps of refusal. To refuse is to reject something outright, saying “fuck that!” It’s an unambiguous rejection, based on the certainty that a perceived abuse, to oneself or to others, can no longer be tolerated.
Five large-scale pi
OCT 15- OCT 31, 2025
Mirror Mirror on the Wall is a series of collages and interactive mirrors that act as mind maps of refusal. To refuse is to reject something outright, saying “fuck that!” It’s an unambiguous rejection, based on the certainty that a perceived abuse, to oneself or to others, can no longer be tolerated.
Five large-scale pieces each arrange hundreds of expressions of refusal: refusal of fascist violence, of gender- and sexuality-based oppression, of capitalist inequalities, of nationalistic exclusion and of genocide. Collected by the artist since 2015, the imagery is assembled into themed analog collages. The resulting works belong to a shared heritage of oppositional culture by depicting ongoing recent histories of resistance to systems of intolerance.
The exhibit forms a neural pathway that considers neuroplasticity as a process for change. Throughout one's lifetime, the brain has the ability to form new neural networks while rendering unused synapses obsolete. The artist asks: Can new tolerant neural networks form and strengthen by defending a tolerant society? And can they block and replace decrepit, intolerant synaptic systems through collective resistance and refusal, rendering them obsolete?
Mirror Mirror on the Wall imposes introspection on the viewer, forcing them to ask: What do I choose to tolerate and what do I actively refuse... and what will it take me to change my mind? These mind maps compel self-reflection on questions that require answers in a world where intolerance of difference is on the rise.
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OPENING PARTY
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
OPENING PARTY
FRIDAY OCT 17th
5-10 PM
RSVP TICKET BELOW
BRING NON PERISHABLE FOR LOCAL FOOD BANK
ABOUT DAVID
David "widge" Widgington (he/him/they) is a queer undisciplinary artivist and settler, based in Tiohtiá:ke (Montréal) on traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka (Mohawk). Widge practices a sort of living archeology of dissent by collecting act
FRIDAY OCT 17th
5-10 PM
RSVP TICKET BELOW
BRING NON PERISHABLE FOR LOCAL FOOD BANK
ABOUT DAVID
David "widge" Widgington (he/him/they) is a queer undisciplinary artivist and settler, based in Tiohtiá:ke (Montréal) on traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka (Mohawk). Widge practices a sort of living archeology of dissent by collecting activist artefacts before they get buried under the weight of time. He retells recent history by thematically arranging imagery created by social movements. Collage (digital + analog) is a recurring technique. Widge maintains that by collecting, assembling and redistributing his works back to the protest movements that created the source imagery, his works provide an opportunity for self-reflection and a sense of belonging within a vast cultural heritage of opposition to injustice. His works can be viewed at burningbillboard.art, IG: @david_widge.
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
SAT OCT 18th 1-4 PM
RSVP BELOW
BRING NON PERISHABLE FOR LOCAL FOOD BANK
COLLAGE WORKSHOP :
Creative Collage as expression of collective refusal
Beverages/snacks
Join the artist at 183 Gallery to create a collective collage about what you refuse to accept in your neighbourhood, in region or around the world : gentrification, homelessness, homo
SAT OCT 18th 1-4 PM
RSVP BELOW
BRING NON PERISHABLE FOR LOCAL FOOD BANK
COLLAGE WORKSHOP :
Creative Collage as expression of collective refusal
Beverages/snacks
Join the artist at 183 Gallery to create a collective collage about what you refuse to accept in your neighbourhood, in region or around the world : gentrification, homelessness, homophobia, gender inequalities, racism, billionaires, etc. Bring magazines, images, a pair of scissors anything that may be useful for you or others to cut and paste into the collage. Cut-out material, scissors and glue will be available to share.
BE ON THE INNER CIRCLE
$250
Your support helps us to keep the 183 Gallery do the things that are important in the arts.
We are privately funded.
Donation is generated to supporting community art events and artists.
As a thank you you will be invited to private event celebrating the arts. TBA
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.
"If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart." -Cesar Chavez
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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STILL LIFE CLASSES
Unleash Your INNER ARTIST
Join us for a fun and creative Still Life Art Class!
Destress-Get ready to unleash your inner artist as we explore the vibrant world of still life -inspired art
SAT JULY 26, 2025 1-4 PM
Suggested Donation Entry $15-$20
Experience art like never before in our Sensory Artistry class. Artists will work with a still life set up. This class will be a 3 hour drawing class.
The class aims to facilitate exploration, excitement and an intuitive approach to the artist's perspective of their subject matter and destress.
Hopefully you will have eyes wide open to the world -
helps with creative problem solving.
We provide easels, coloured pencils, charcoal, paper, newsprint and inspiration.
COFFEE/TEA & SNACKS
Take TIME FOR YOURSELF, your creativity and meet fellow art enthusiasts. Reserve your spot !
Master The art of life drawing-live MODELS
Learn to draw the human form like a pro with our live model in this hands-on event that celebrates the art of life drawing.
GENERAL CLASS 1-4 PM $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
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
AVAILABLE sketchbook $12 sold on site
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
POSTPONED FALL 2025 Andrew Bentham-Riley with Cinzia
POSTPONED FALL 2025
Andrew Bentham-Riley draws inspiration from a variety of genres, including Indie, Alternative Rock and Americana Roots. Andrew has been engaging local audiences with his latest musical pursuits releasing two original singles in 2022. His lyrical style can be described as anecdotal - telling a narrative of his own life experiences in a soulful and expressive way. hyperfollow.com
Sharing The Stage with...
Cinzia & The Eclipse "Mirroring the cathartic reassurance of a close friend during tough times or the celebratory energy of a meaningful connection, Montreal-born, Toronto-based artist Cinzia & the Eclipse strips away the ostentatious flare of modern songwriting to reveal the relatable side of relationships, self-discovery, & growth with her music.
Cinzia’s signature sound of blending pop and organic folk is redefined and has even greater depth as she continues to charm and dazzle her listeners with her new album Springland. Her iconic vocal tone & playful phrasing as she finds inspiration from heartbreak, nostalgia, and the human condition. Since releasing her new EP 'Springland' in March 2024, Cinzia & the Eclipse has dazzled audiences with her music, from cozy living room settings to one of Canada's largest festivals, Ottawa Bluesfest. Following a summer of live dates, including SRXP (Quebec City) & Italfest (Montreal), and with more music on the way, Cinzia & the Eclipse is quickly proving to be a star-studded name." www.cinziatheeclipse.com
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).
