culturshoc

rustbelt | new work by Paul Elia

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:13:19 -0400

New, never before seen pieces will be on display at Culturshoc from August 13-31, 2010.

Opening Reception: Friday, August 13th, 2010 from 7-11pm
Cutlurshoc
1205 Queen Street West
Toronto ON 416-588-SHOC(7462)

The Hamilton Strip series has evolved to include more cities in the Ontario rustbelt that face similar challenges as they cope with contemporary industrial / manufacturing realities.

Past Exhibits

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:19:00 -0400

17 July

opening reception and performance for THE WALL OF SQUIRREL

Rock & Draw presents: CARNIVALE LIFE DRAWING

Where:culturshoc gallery When:16 June from 19:00 to 23:00Your

12 June

Artists living in Parkdale group exhibit

Where:culturshoc galleryWhen:12 June from 17:00 to 22:00

19 May

Rock & Draw presents: ZOMBIE UN-LIFE DRAWING

16 May

The Arts & Ideas Society presents poet Trevor Laalo

Type:Meetings - Informational MeetingWhere:culturshoc gallery, 1205 Queen Street WWhen:16 May from 14:00 to 14:30Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this Event13 May

RE: culturshoc gallery exhibit: OPENING RECEPTION MAY 13

Where:culturshocWhen:13 May from 19:00 to 23:00Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this Event02 May

The Arts & Ideas Society

Type:Education - LectureWhere:culturshoc galleryWhen:02 May from 14:00 to 17:00Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this Event29 April

Limited Edition! Comic Show - Original Indie Comics & Art

Type:Music and art - ExhibitWhere:culturshocWhen:29 April at 16:00 until
02 May at 15:30Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this Event25 April

The Arts & Ideas Society

Type:Music and art - ConcertWhere:culturshoc galleryWhen:25 April from 13:00 to 16:00Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this Event21 April

Rock ‘n Roll Life Drawing

Where:culturshocWhen:21 April from 19:00 to 23:15View guest list Cancel this Event

18 April

The Arts and Ideas Society

Type:Music and art - Listening PartyWhere:1205 Queen Street West, Toronto, OntarioWhen:18 April from 13:00 to 16:00Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this Event01 April

OPENING RECEPTION: Noelle Wharton-Ayer’s SHORT SURVEYS

Type:Music and art - ExhibitWhere:culturshocWhen:01 April from 19:00 to 23:00Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this Event25 March

CLOSING RECEPTION: Pierre-Louis Acciari’s SKULLS, FEARS and ANATOMY

Where:culturshocWhen:25 March from 19:00 to 23:00Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this Event04 March

Work by Pierre-Louis Acciari (France) Where:culturshoc, 1205 queen street west, toronto, on, M6K 1L2When:04 March from 19:00 to 23:00Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this Event03 March

In(Side) the Veins—Monthly Writing Workshop and Open Mic

“If we bleed, we’ll write about it!” Type:Education - WorkshopWhere:CULTURSHOC—Art/Music/Books/Clothes When:03 March from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this Event03 February

The Temptation of Snippets Found Under a Desk

New Works by Leah Rainey Type:Music and art - ExhibitWhere:culturshocWhen:03 February from 19:00 to 23:00Cancel this Event

In(Side) the Veins—Monthly Writing Workshop and Open Mic

Type:Education - WorkshopWhere:On Va S’aimer! (Let’s fall in love!)When:03 February from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this Event07 January

Art Listings Professional launch party + group exhibit

Type:Music and art - ExhibitWhere:curated by an act of Chris Healey versus Casey WoodfineWhen:07 January from 19:00 to 23:00View guest list Cancel this EventThursday, 03 December 2009

Art Under A $Hundred XMAS GROUP SHOW!!!

A CALL FOR ARTISTS - ALL ARE WELCOME Type:Music and art - ExhibitWhere:Culturshoc - 1205 Queen Street WestWhen:Thursday, 03 December 2009 at 19:00 until
07 January at 22:00Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 09 December 2009

In(Side) the Veins—Weekly Writing Workshop and Open Mic

Type:Education - WorkshopWhere:Workshop theme inspired by the work of Russell EdsonWhen:Wednesday, 09 December 2009 from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this Event

Panting Pens—Erotic Poetry and Short Story Open Mic and Workshop

Type:Education - WorkshopWhere:Brought to you by the hosts of the In(Side) the Veins Poetry Workshop and Open Mic SeriesWhen:Saturday, 28 November 2009 from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 25 November 2009

In(Side) the Veins—Weekly Writing Workshop and Open Mic

“If we bleed, we’ll write about it!” Type:Education - WorkshopWhere:CULTURSHOC When:Wednesday, 25 November 2009 from 20:00 to 23:00View guest list Cancel this EventFriday, 20 November 2009

Love Me & Need

Doubleheader Film Screening & Silent Auction Fundraiser Type:Causes - FundraiserWhere:culturshocWhen:Friday, 20 November 2009 from 20:00 to 22:00Your RSVP:Awaiting reply (edit)View guest list Cancel this EventThursday, 19 November 2009

Identity Vault

Type:Music and art - OpeningWhere:culturshoc, 1205 queen street west, toronto, ontarioWhen:Thursday, 19 November 2009 from 19:00 to 22:00Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 18 November 2009

In(Side) the Veins—Weekly Writing Workshop and Open Mic

Type:Music and art - Jam SessionWhere:”What are you so afraid of?”When:Wednesday, 18 November 2009 from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 11 November 2009

In(Side) the Veins

Weekly Writing Workshop and Open Mic Where:culturshocWhen:Wednesday, 11 November 2009 from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 28 October 2009

In(Side) the Veins—Weekly Poetry Open Mic and Workshop

Type:Music and art - Jam SessionWhere:The Poet and The Pendulum: A Night of Ghosts, Guts and Candy Corn!When:Wednesday, 28 October 2009 from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 21 October 2009

In(Side) the Veins—Weekly Poetry Open Mic and Workshop

Type:Music and art - Jam SessionWhere:Workshop theme: “In with the new”When:Wednesday, 21 October 2009 from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this EventFriday, 16 October 2009

THREE EAGLES PRODUCTIONS invites you to a DOUBLEHEADER Premiere Screening!

Where:Work from NEW FILMMAKER Tijuana LayneWhen:Friday, 16 October 2009 from 20:00 to 23:00Your RSVP:Awaiting reply (edit)View guest list Cancel this EventThursday, 15 October 2009

Works by Adrian Pynenburg

Type:Music and art - ExhibitWhere:culturshocWhen:Thursday, 15 October 2009 from 19:00 to 23:00Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this Event

In(Side) the Veins—Poetry Workshop and Open Mic

Where:If We Bleed, We’ll Write about it!When:Wednesday, 14 October 2009 from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 07 October 2009

“Panting Pens—a night of Erotic Poetry, Prose and Short Stories”

brought to you by the hosts of In(Side) the Veins Poetry Workshop Series Type:Music and art - Jam SessionWhere:culturshocWhen:Wednesday, 07 October 2009 from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this EventSaturday, 03 October 2009

NUIT BLANCHE version of DRAW HERE: A Drawin’ Party For All

Does your finger itch? You need to Draw Here! Type:Music and art - ExhibitWhere:culturshocWhen:Saturday, 03 October 2009 at 18:55 until
Sunday, 04 October 2009 at 07:20Your RSVP:Attending (edit)View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 30 September 2009

In(side) the Veins

Weekly Poetry Open Mic and Workshop Type:Music and art - Jam SessionWhere:culturshocWhen:Wednesday, 30 September 2009 from 20:00 to 22:00View guest list Cancel this EventFriday, 25 September 2009

The Toronto Clothing Show

Visit the CULTURSHOC booth at the Clothing Show! Type:Other - RetailWhere:Better Living Centre, Exhibition PlaceWhen:Friday, 25 September 2009 at 15:00 until
Sunday, 27 September 2009 at 19:00View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 23 September 2009

In(side) the Veins

Weekly Poetry Open Mic and Workshop Type:Music and art - Jam SessionWhere:culturshocWhen:Wednesday, 23 September 2009 from 20:00 to 21:30View guest list Cancel this EventThursday, 17 September 2009

DRAW HERE: A Drawin’ Party

Does your finger itch? You need to Draw Here! Type:Music and art - OpeningWhere:culturshocWhen:Thursday, 17 September 2009 from 19:00 to 23:00View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 16 September 2009

In(side) the Veins

Poetry Open Mic and Workshop Type:Music and art - Jam SessionWhere:culturshocWhen:Wednesday, 16 September 2009 from 20:00 to 21:30View guest list Cancel this Event

The Big Deal

New Works by Patrick Newmark and Grayem McMillan Type:Music and art - ExhibitWhere:culturshocWhen:Thursday, 20 August 2009 from 19:00 to 23:00View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 19 August 2009

In(Side) The Veins

Weekly Poetry Night Type:Music and art - Jam SessionWhere:culturshocWhen:Wednesday, 19 August 2009 from 20:00 to 21:30View guest list Cancel this EventWednesday, 12 August 2009

In(Side) The Veins

Weekly Poetry Night Type:Music and art - PerformanceWhere:culturshocWhen:Wednesday, 12 August 2009 from 20:00 to 21:30Cancel this EventThursday, 23 July 2009

CULTURSHOC GRAND OPENING - Featuring Paul Elia

culturshoc: art/music/books/clothes — featuring HAMILTON STRIP by Paul Elia Type:Music and art - ExhibitWhere:culturshocWhen:Thursday, 23 July 2009 from 19:00 to 23:00View guest list Cancel this Event

Andreanne Hudon’s THE WALL OF SQUIRREL

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:54:00 -0400

Andreanne Hudon’s THE WALL OF SQUIRREL

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Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:07:19 -0400

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work from the group exhibit “Artists living in...

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:30:00 -0400

Artists living in Parkdale group exhibit

Iner Souster

Iner Souster (detail)

Stu Playdead

Alison Snowball

Jen Walton

Dani Nash

Cher Merlo

Mike Thompson

work from the group exhibit “Artists living in Parkdale”

on till June 27th @ culturshoc gallery

Photo

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:38:58 -0400

Artists living in Parkdale: sketchy neighbourhoods work both ways

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:43:00 -0400

June 10th - 27th, 1205 Queen Street West (corner of Dufferin), Opening Reception Saturday the 12th, 5-11pm. www.culturshoc.com

Curated by Christopher Healey @ culturshoc gallery

group exhibit of paintings, drawings and sculptures by Cher Merlo, Dani Nash, Stu Playdead, Alison Snowball, Iner Sousta, Mike Thompson and Jen Walton.

Parkdale Village in west Toronto has been undergoing rapid and significant
change over the last few years. Previously known as a “sketchy hood” where drugs, prostitution and homelessness defined the area and its problems, Parkdale is no stranger to the processes of gentrification. Trendy nightclubs, cafes and hipster culture have asserted themselves as part of the public persona of this lively stretch of Queen Street West, and continue to creep westward towards Roncesvalles and High Park. The result is a unique mix of multiculturalism, mental health and addiction street culture, surrounded by soaring real estate prices and young, hip professionals.

The underlying story of this transformation is the creative class that has lived and worked in Parkdale for decades – as is usual with lower economic class communities that are close to urban cores, and that are accessible by public transit and bicycle. When I moved into Parkdale from Montreal over a year ago, I was struck by how “blue-collar artist” the area is. There is a significantly high concentration of artists and arts workers here that serve the theatres, music halls and trendy galleries throughout the rest of Toronto. This community did not move here because Parkdale is trendy and fashionable – they have always been here, and are the reason this area is now perceived as so desirable to many.

The artists I chose for this exhibit represent folks who were here when rents and real estate prices were low, and this was an area to be avoided at night - seen only while en route to the exhibition. They built careers, businesses and communities where the faint and fickle of heart feared to tread, and represent a core of community members who could arguably be defined as the “real Parkdalians”.

Special to this exhibit is the “Art Map of Parkdale”, hand drawn on the front window of the gallery, marking significant galleries, businesses and areas of our community.

Random Order Remix & Mingle party

Sun, 30 May 2010 13:41:53 -0400

Random Order Remix & Mingle party:

Random Order Pink Cloud Re-mix release party: Remix & Mingle @ The Garrison 1197 Dundas St. W. @ Ossington
Doors open @ 9pm

Remixed by Jrox with performances by Random Order, Loveshot, Dj Lindzrox, Dj 4est & Dj Juse

Advance tickets can be purchased online through Culturshoc (credit card and paypal) or in store.

For more info email info@randomorder.ca

Photo

Tue, 18 May 2010 22:50:00 -0400

The Arts & Ideas Society presents poet Trevor...

Sat, 15 May 2010 15:41:24 -0400

The Arts & Ideas Society presents poet Trevor Laalo

culturshoc gallery, 1205 Queen Street W, Toronto
Sunday, May 16th from 14:00 to 14:30

+ Tea, cookies, current group exhibit and site-specific window drawing installation on view

www.culturshoc.com

RE: culturshoc group exhibit, May 13th, 2010

Sat, 15 May 2010 11:20:38 -0400

RE: culturshoc group exhibit, May 13th, 2010

RE: culturshoc gallery exhibit: OPENING RECEPTION MAY 13

Mon, 03 May 2010 18:12:00 -0400

RE: culturshoc one year anniversary
RE: our supporters, our artists, our friends
RE: a group exhibit of you for you, our community
RE: launch
RE: designed space
RE: new website
RE: a kick-ass party on May 13th at 7:00pm-11:00pm

May 12th - June 6th, 2010

Participating artists include Patrick Bureau, Lauren Burke, Marc Peters, Paul Elia, Trevor Laalo, Andreanne Hudon, Christopher Healey, Michael Joseph Archibald, Simone Collins, Charles Hackbarth, Rob O’Flanagan, Alexandra Sztepa, David Irvine, Lauren Satok, Marc Cohen, Tony Martins, Patrick Newmark, Aurora King, Adrian Pynenburg, Patricia Butler, Luis Arellano, Michelle Albert and Sarah Waldman-Engel

From the The Arts and Ideas Society’s May 2nd lecture...

Mon, 03 May 2010 17:30:00 -0400

From the The Arts and Ideas Society’s May 2nd lecture featuring Simone Rojas-Pick, Gallery Administrator for The Propeller Centre for the visual arts.

Ms. Rojas-Pick has also worked for Cube Gallery and Carleton University Art Gallery in Ottawa and is currently involved curating an exhibition at Gallery 1313. Ms. Rojas-Pick discusses the application process and what different types of galleries, juries and curators are looking for.

Also on display during this lovely Sunday afternoon was relapse - an exquisite painting by Mr. Shane Cooper of New Zealand. This work is now traveling back to Mr.Cooper forthwith and this was the last chance for viewing it in North America.

*warning* this work caused existentialism via proximity and several Historians have taken umbrage with the very imagery of the work.

Introduction by Thadeus Gestalt - please bear with us for the first few minutes of the folksy camera work :)

Here are some intertube hyperlinks of note:

http://www.shanecooper.com

http://www.propellerctr.com

On right now @ culturshoc gallery “Limited Edition Comic...

Sat, 01 May 2010 11:15:00 -0400

On right now @ culturshoc gallery “Limited Edition Comic Show”

Featured in this photoset: Luis Arellano sculpting live on location this weekend, Ken Turner with “A Night at the Movies”, Ian Daffern & Mike Leone with “Freelance Blues” and Lubomir Arsov with “Deviations”. May 1st and 2nd.

Infiltrating the White Cube: Tips for artist trying to get into galleries

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:40:42 -0400

Sunday May 2nd | lecture from 2:15pm-2:45pm. ~free admission~

The application process and what the gallery is looking for can be confusing and intimidating for any artist. Having an insider explain the rational, the typical things juries and curators look for and some professional tips and tricks sure would help a lot.

The A&I Society is pleased to present this week’s lecture by Simone Rojas-Pick, Gallery Administrator for The Propeller Centre for the visual arts. Ms. Rojas-Pick has also worked for Cube Gallery and Carleton University Art Gallery in Ottawa and is currently involved curating an exhibition at Gallery 1313.

Also on display during this lovely Sunday afternoon is “relapse” - an exquisite painting by Mr. Shane Cooper of New Zealand. This work will be travelling back to Mr.Cooper forthwith and this shall be the last chance for viewing it in North America.

*warning* this work has caused existentialism via proximity and several Historians have taken umbrage with the very imagery of the work.

Here are some intertube hyperlinks of note:
http://www.shanecooper.com
http://www.propellerctr.com

Tea and refreshments will be served.

Limited Edition Comic Show

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:34:00 -0400

www.eventsmanagement2010.com

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Making sense of Social Media for artists

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:51:00 -0400

1-4pm | Sunday, April 25, 2010 ~free admission~

Want to know how to create your own website, maintain it and have it look and function professionally …. in mere minutes?

The Arts & Ideas Society is pleased to present this weeks lecture by Phadeus Gestalt, a social media expert specializing in arts and culture web marketing.

This half-hour presentation is a free preview of an upcoming series of workshops @ culturshoc focusing on design, marketing and software for artists and gallery culture.

Tea and refreshments will be served. A sketch book of naughty drawings will available for viewing.

Photos from our Rock n Roll Life Drawing workshop - thanks to...

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:39:00 -0400

Photos from our Rock n Roll Life Drawing workshop - thanks to all the models and artists for participating. Great costumes and our favourite improved pose was “being busted for shoplifting”. Stay tuned for next month’s sessions with a super suprise theme (hint: it involves the undead. oooo.)

Rock 'n Roll life drawing @ culturshoc

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:33:00 -0400

Rock n Roll lifedrawing classes @ culturshoc

doors open 7 p.m.

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Short Surveys | Noelle Wharton-Ayer

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:40:42 -0400

Short Surveys | Noelle Wharton-Ayer