Mercer Union

A non-profit, artist-run centre dedicated to commissioning and producing new works of contemporary art

groundwork: 12 July–20 September

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45 DEGREES
Celebrating 45 years of Mercer Union.

Join us one month from now on Friday, 13 December for 45 DEGREES, Mercer Union's 45th anniversary party!

Admission is FREE and all are welcome, get your tickets here: https://t.co/kmVTabgMtj

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📸 Documentation is now online for our current exhibition, In spite of my own desire to see you disappear, on view in the gallery until 30 November.

Visit our website to check out more photos!

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Our new SPACE Billboard by Ella Gonzales is now open! Sleeve: which cannot be reduced is accompanied by a commissioned text by Nestor Kruger.

Learn more about the project on our website, and pick up a copy of the printed text at the gallery!

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Thank you to all who attended last night’s reception to celebrate the opening of Paul Maheke: In spite of my own desire to see you disappear, and Ella Gonzales’ SPACE billboard commission, Sleeve: which cannot be reduced!

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Join us tonight, 27 September at 7PM for the opening of In spite of my own desire to see you disappear, Paul Maheke’s first institutional solo exhibition in North America! The artist will be in attendance 💫

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REMINDER // Paul Maheke: In spite of my own desire to see you disappear opens next week. Join us at the opening reception on Friday, 27 September at 7 PM!

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Mercer Union’s recent commission by Parastoo Anoushahpour, Faraz Anouhahpour, Ryan Ferko: Lovers’ Wind is being presented at Western Front, Vancouver!

The exhibition opens today, 14 September, and runs through 23 November. Catch the show if you’re in town! 🎈

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Apply for the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Exhibition Assistance grant!

Mercer Union is an OAC recommender, and we are accepting applications through Friday, 25 October 2024, 1PM EST.

Submit online through Nova, OAC’s Online Granting System (https://t.co/Dc9zEFDU2k).

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SPACE: Ella Gonzales | Sleeve: which cannot be reduced
27 September 2024 – 16 January 2025

Mercer Union’s SPACE billboard commission has invited artist Ella Gonzales for its 2024–25 season for a yearlong series titled, Sleeve.

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🗣️ EXHIBITION ANNOUNCEMENT // Paul Maheke: In spite of my own desire to see you disappear

28 September - 30 November 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, 27 September, 7PM

Learn more on our website:
https://t.co/jmlaur8Wzh

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Mercer Union’s office will be closed for summer holidays from 1–8 September 🌞

We look forward to welcoming you back to the gallery for our fall exhibition. In the meantime, make sure to catch our summer SPACE billboard, Jealousy: Now the Voice of the Second by Sukaina Kubba.

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Tomorrow is the last day to visit M***** by Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill 🍓 Mercer Union will be open from 11am-6pm, come by for your last chance to see the show!

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Thank you to all who attended fORUM: Justine A. Chambers. If you missed it, head to our website to see photo documentation of the event.

There is one more week of Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill, M*****. Don’t miss it!

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Mercer Union is seeking a YCW Curatorial & Archives Assistant for a 22-week contract beginning 20 October ✨

Application deadline: Sunday, 29 September 🗓️

Learn more here: https://t.co/n5xZjMHcqw

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We are elated that Danielle Dean’s film Hemel has been announced as an official selection of the Currents program for the 62nd New York Film Festival.

We are proud to have co-commissioned Dean’s film for her recent exhibition, Out of this World. Congratulations, Danielle ✨

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A great turn out for Artist Afternoons! Thanks to everyone who came, we hope you made a friend or two and enjoyed the exhibition.

Stay tuned for the next edition this fall! 🍃

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There are a few weeks left to view M***** by Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill!

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Save the date! Our community social, Artist Afternoons, returns Saturday, 10 August from 4-6 PM. This special edition of Artist Afternoons will be co-hosted by our newest board member, Philip Ocampo!

Refreshments are on the house and all are welcome! RSVP on our website.

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Join us for our next fORUM program, a performance by Justine A. Chambers!

Learn more and register on our website:
https://t.co/V4lxil8q4o

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📸 Documentation is now online for our current exhibition, M*****–on view in the gallery until 31 August.

Visit our website to check out more photos!

Photo by Vuk Dragojevic.