ANOUCEMENT FOR JANUARY 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009
11 January 2009 we are taking down show from RIVOLI at 10 30am. Be on time.

After that about 11-12am we meet at Pavla STUDIO #436 at 401 RICHMOND/Spadina for our January networking get together. Have some lunch before or bring with you.
The building is locked on Sunday, if you come after 12am, call PAVLA cell 416 737-9050 to open door. (till 12 am somebody will wait to open)
Visit Pavla web for more infos, Richmond 401
www.pavlaquinn-art.smugmug.com

DECEMBER 11-13, PAVLA OPEN DOOR

RICHMOND 401 -PAVLA WILL HAVE HER STUDIO-GALLERY OPEN #436

Love to see you at Pavla new studio-gallery and maybe few artist guests
www.pavlaquinn-art.smugmug.com (go in: RICHMOND 401 for more pictures)
THURDAY 11-5pm
FRIDAY 11-8pm
SATURDAY 11-5pm
SUNDAY 11-5pm

Each year the artisans and craftspeople of this turn-of-the-century warehouse and their guests open their doors to the public for a special open house and sale in celebration of the holiday season. The marketplace has an array of original gifts including handicrafts, artwork, books, furnishings, ceramics, jewellery, and home decorating items. Holiday Marketplace is a truly magical event that captures the spirit of creativity that makes 401 Richmond such a unique place.
Thursday + Friday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday + Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

December ARTiCO Christmas Market

Opening Night: December 14th, 2008 Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Duration of Show: December 4th, 2008 to January 11, 2009
Location: 334 Queen Street West, Toronto, On Canada
Free Entry or Donation of Choice
Appetizers and Live Music Start at 7:30 p.m. approx.

ARTiCO artists exhibiting: Charlene Chartrand, Pavla Quinn, Veronika Roux-Vlachova, Pavel Charo, Jana Bachtik, Jenny Maquilan Romero, Dana McGrail and Vera Siffner.

Musicians: Kash Figueroa, Corey Consineau, Rob Hatton and Ian Hahn.

PAVLA'S OPEN DOOR FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDREN

401 RICHMOND, PAVLA studio-gallery #436
open door for THE ART STROLLERS group
date: 11.December 2008
time: 12-5 pm
location: 401 Richmond Street/Spadina
more details: www.artstrollers.com

and pictures in pavlas web
www.pavlaquinn-art.smugmug.com
(pavla art and children, richmond 401)


PAVLA WILL HAVE OFFICIAL OPENING HER NEW STUDIO IN JANUARY 2009
(you will be informed)

Important Annoucement for ARTICO meeting in December

ARTICO networking meeting - DECEMBER 7, 2008 in RIVOLI 1PM. Last meeting this year, lots to share what we done, what we do.....bring ideas with you

(after artists install their December show)

Let happiness and creativity be with us , since we are artist with out limitations.

Festive Show at Gallery 888

December 3 - 16, 2008
Exhibition Open (this show only):

Mon - Fri	1 - 6pm
Sat + Sun.	11am - 4pm

Opening Reception:
Thursday, Dec 4, 6 - 9pm
www.gallery888.com

Artisans at The Distillery

The Distillery Christmas Craft Show
will take place at the Fermenting Cellar (building 6) on November 19 - 23, 2008
www.artisansatthedistillery.com

Exhibition Announcement

Josef Kursky will be exhibiting his work from October 23-26, 2008 at the Montréal Art Expo, Place Bonaventure, Montréal.
More information can be found at www.expoartmontreal.com.

Important Annoucement for ARTICO meeting in November

Next ARTICO meeting will be second Sunday in November from 2 pm at a different location than Rivoli. We will be moving from place to place until we find what we are looking for so we will experience new ideas and locations as well.
BEDFORD ACADEMY - 36 PRINCE ARTHUR (YORKVILLE)
(Avenue Rd./Bloor-subway)

Charlene Chartrand Launched Her New Personal Art and Modeling Websites!

Hello ARTiCO members,

I just launched a new website regarding my art. This website displays my previous exhibitions, openings, digital art and some photography. If your interested in taking a look, please do. Simply go to www.chartrandart.smugmug.com

And that's not it...I have also launched my new modeling website!!! It is www.charlenechartrand.smugmug.com . You may be interested in seeing my artistic modeling gallery and my "I Salute You" (for the cdn forces) gallery.

Thank you for your time.

Charlene Chartrand
Model Actress Artist
artico.charlene@gmail.com

Important Announcement on ARTiCO Meetings

Every first Sunday of each month, we will have a meeting. Our meeting location (at this time) is at the Rivoli Lounge and starts approx. at 1:00 p.m. You may want to bring a pen and paper, so you can jot down important notes.

The Rivoli is located at 334 Queen Street West., 2nd floor (Queen & Spadina).

NUIT BLANCHE

ARTiCO Collective
ARTiCO Website: www.vrvgallery.com/artico

Location: 401 Richmond Street., 4th Floor
Opening Night: October 4th, 2008 at 6:52 p.m. to Sunrise
Duration Of Exhibition: September 11 - October 9, 2008

Gallery 1313 Member's Group Show

Exhibition is running from Sept. 17-28 during the Canadian Art Hop.
Reception Sept. 18, 7pm
Place: Gallery 1313
1313 Queen St. West.
more info:
www.g1313.org

Oshawa Annual Art Fall Festival

September 18, Opening Reception at Northview Community Centre 150 Beatrice Street East Oshawa Ontario.

A showcase of artistic talents of Oshawa Art Association members, (Marissa is an executive board member)with over 60 local artists displaying their work. The show gives the public a chance to view a wide variety of original art in the city of Oshawa. Show runs until September 21. Times: Friday, 9-9, Saturday, 9-6 and Sunday 9-5.

Admission is FREE!!!

Exhibition Announcement

JANA CERNA-BACHTIK & JOSEF KURSKY - "AFTER ALL"
Runs from September 27th to October 11th, 2008
Artists Reception: Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Location: Laurier Gallery, 5118 Dundas St. West, Etobicoke
Phone: 416-232-0217

Exhibition Announcement

PAVLA QUINN - "TIME TO THINK",
Cedar Ridge Studio Gallery - Pavla in living room & with two artists in other rooms
artists reception: September 28. 2008 1-4pm (Sunday)
Runs: September 28. - October 3. 2008
Location: 225 Conferderation Drive, east Toronto
Gallery : 416-396-4026
Pavla : 416-737-9050

Exhibition Announcement

NIKI TICHANKOVA AND ALENA POUPA - "KALEIDOSCOPE"
Artists reception: September 14. 2008 7-10 pm
Runs: September 7-October 5. 2008
Location: RIVOLI RESTAURANT, 334 Queen St./Spadina
Website: www.VRVgallery.com/ARTiCO

Studio Space Available - $1.00 per square foot (all inclusive)

The Production House (S. Etobicoke) answers the city's need for vibrant and affordable spaces for creative work. It features 45,000 square feet of space, up to 21 foot ceilings and plans for a massive rooftop venue for the arts. This 'Creative Landmark' addresses a strong need in the market place. It is a place where you can create and display your work with no distraction and access the downtown core in minutes by car or transit.
There are many great studios available starting from $300 a month. With 14 to 21 foot ceilings this is an ideal space for art organizations, photographers, artists, ad agencies, film and creative studios. 1, 3, 5 and 10 year leases are available.
Over 75% of the units were scooped up within weeks of launching. Now, in month three, we are releasing the last remaining units. They are sure to go fast...so don't miss out. Call and schedule a time to come down.

For more details or to schedule a visit please contact:
Brian Armstrong at 416-840-0884 ext 250 or 416-879-2448 (cell phone)

Invitation - Sail with TV-Nova Vize - September 12th

We would like to invite you to the 4th beneficial concert with Sail on the Lake Ontario. As ARTICO, we were supported all year by volunteers from Czech TV-Nova Vize, we were featured on channel 4 (Rogers) once a month as a group as well as individual ARTICO artists. TV-Nova Vize is now asking us to support them for this event. Please call to book tickets, it is a great opportunity to meet Czech people, media and much more.
The entertainment will be provided by a famous jazz star from Czech Republic Eva Emingerová and masters of Toronto dance music Hearts Open Toronto with band of Drew Jurecka.
18.00 – 20.00 Cocktail and dinner
20.00 – 20.45 Music with Eva Emingerova
21.00 – 24.00 Sail, tombola
24.00 – 01.00 Dance music in the harbour
01.00 – 02.00 Disco music

Tickets: Seats $ 75.00, Standing $ 60.00
Call: 416-763 2627

Exhibition Announcement

MARINA HANACEK - Group show - September 12-14, 2008
Annual exibition by Cafe Society of Artists
Opening: September 12, 2008, 5 pm-9 pm
Location: 888 Queen Street East, Toronto, 416-462-9930
Website: http://www.gallery888.com/

Call for Artists

COMING HOME - A Juried Exhibition at Toronto Pearson International Airport
September 13, 2008 to January 25, 2009
Airspace Gallery, Terminal 1

Submission deadline: August 15, 2008

Complete information on web:
http://gtaa.com/en/community_relations/community_consultation/events_for_the_commu/coming_home

Phone: Art Program Coordinator 416-776-3906 or art@gtaa.com

Call for Artists

The Artist Project Toronto is seeking applications from independent fine artists for its second annual exhibition and sale. This four day juried art fair will feature over 125 of the best emerging and established artists and collectives. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the historic Liberty Grand, The Artist Project Toronto is an excellent opportunity to connect with gallerists, collectors and first-time art buyers.

Visit http://www.theartistprojecttoronto.com/ for applications and more information.

Event Location:
The Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Dates: March 5-8, 2009

The deadline for application is September 19, 2008

For more information, please contact:
Kim Selman
kim@mmpicanada.com
10 Alcorn Ave. Suite 100Toronto, Ontario M4V 3A9

tel 416-960-4527

fax 416-512-3841

Exhibition Announcement

PAVLA QUINN - "Square Foot Show 2008"- biggest group show in Toronto
Artists reception: Saturday August 16, 7 pm (be there before 7pm, you could be waiting for hours to get in if you arrive later)
Location: AWOL Gallery, 76 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
Website: www.awolgallery.com

Exhibition Announcement

PAVEL CHAROUSEK - "Bodyworks" group show
Figural works exploring the distinctive elements of the human physique beyond portraiture capturing the essence of the human spirit.
Runs from July 29th until September 5th, 2008.
Location: Launch Gallery, 500 Church Street in Toronto.