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
GAIA: A SUSTAINABLE VISION OF MOTHER EARTH (MAY 1-17, 2025)
Nature images transformed by technology into a new, sustainable and beautiful vision of how we can live with our Mother Earth.
Over a period of the last thirty years, Alan McKee, photographer and digital artist, has been using large format photographic, digital photography, NFTs and projections to find new ways to see our world. The images bring together natural and geometric forms, based on a life long observation and knowledge of abstract expressionist painting.
HOURS WED- SUN 1-7 PM ( MAY 1-17, 2025)
OPENING RECEPTION MAY 3, 2025 1-5 PM
Artist talks and presentations to explore climate change and sustainability.
The Art of Agriculture
Examining the artistry often ignored in farming and how Jamaican coffee farmers are bringing an emphasis on sustainability and craftsmanship into the future.
Ryan O'Neil, Photographer, Actor & Authour on coffee sustainability in Jamaica with images, talk + tastings including Blue Mountain Coffee and dessert pairings.
Bring a non perishable donation for Food Bank. RSVP TICKET ABOVE. Limited Tickets COFFEE PARTY!
Ryan is a multifaceted artist born in Jamaica who blends his passion for visual arts with his family's tradition of storytelling and expression. His art explores themes of identity, displacement, romance, and social issues, through multimedia works that combine poetry, photography, music, and craft.
Inspired by his childhood spent between Jamaica and Toronto, Canada, O'Neil's work celebrates the diverse cultural influences that shape his identity as a first-generation immigrant. He views his art as a form of rebellion against conventional norms, aiming to challenge expectations and create a unique voice that amplifies the diversity within the art world.
Carol Mark- Chocolate Madness POSTPONED JUNE 2025
Explore cocao beans from different regions, tasting of single origin chocolate bars, chocolate desserts and single estate hot chocolate. Limited Tickets- Donation of non perishable food item to be donated to local food bank.
BOOK HERE email amazingmosspark@gmail.com
SUBJECT LINE -CHOCOLATE MADNESS
2025 Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Come by...
We are honoured to be juried and selected 2025 TOAF.
BOOTH 552 ZONE E
Meet Alan McKee, Ryan O'Neil, Jenny Zhang, Sal Shivji, Andy Lee and Bill Odwori.
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! Get ready to unleash your inner artist as we explore the vibrant world of still life -inspired art
SAT MAY 24, 2025 1-4 PM
Suggested Donation Entry $10-$20
SAT JUNE 28, 2025 1-4 PM
Suggested Donation Entry $10-$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 1.5 - 3 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, paper, newsprint and inspiration.
COFFEE/TEA & SNACKS
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 exploration of art !
Great for get togethers- dates.
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).
