60 Painters Exhibition

A landmark exhibition of contemporary
Canadian painting

We are pleased to invite you to 60 Painters, a landmark exhibition of contemporary Canadian painting curated by Scott Sawtell. 60 Painters showcases the work of established and emerging contemporary painters who have strong connections to Toronto and whose practices reflect our society's present-day concerns and possibilities.

Presented in partnership with Humber College and Lakeshore Arts, 60 Painters will be on view from May 18 to June 9, 2012 at the Humber Arts and Media Studios. The exhibition will include public symposiums, educational tours for secondary and post-secondary students, and a full-color catalogue to be published in the fall of 2012 with the support of the RBC Foundation. Information on all of the participating artists is available on our website, www.60painters.com.

The opening reception will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 12:00 to 5:00pm.

60 Painters offers a rare and unique opportunity to view an outstanding collection of some of the best painting being done by Canadian artists today. We hope you will join us at this momentous event.

60 Painters
May 18 to June 9, 2012
Humber Arts and Media Studios
300 Birmingham Street, Etobicoke
* Entry to the exhibition and all events are FREE to the public.

Exhibition Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 - 5:00pm
Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00pm

Opening Reception:
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 12:00 - 5:00pm
* There will be a free shuttle bus for the public to attend this event. It will leave the 401 Richmond building at noon, and return from the exhibition at 5:00pm (arriving at 401 Richmond at 5:30pm).

Public Symposiums and Lecture:
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 11:00 - 5:00pm

1) Making Pictures: Painting in the Age of Images
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 11:00am
A discussion about the relationship between the "source" and the painting, and how important that relationship is for many contemporary painting practices. The source is often the subject of the work. The panel will be moderated by Pete Smith, joined by Monica Tap, Sky Glabush and Howard Lonn.

2) Painting with Digital Speed
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 1:30pm
A lecture by Andrew Morrow about the growing intersection between painting and digital technologies.

3) Materialize: How the Stuff of Painting Creates Meaning
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 3:00pm
A discussion about how the very act of painting and the physicality of the paint is a metaphor in itself. The panel will be moderated by Nicole Collins, joined by Andy Patton, Dorian Fitzgerald and Melanie Authier.

For more information:
Visit our website: www.60painters.com
Follow us on Facebook: 60 Painters
Contact us at 60painters@60painters.com.

The 60 Painters are: