Studio Mates

Artists (and bffs) sharing knowledge, tools, and creative support!

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We invite you to join our Winter 2023 Crit Group program, a virtual artist critique group with a focus on kind feedback and support. With small groups of artists working together to build each other up, accountability and kindness are ate this program's cor

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Collaborating with your best friend can be challenging at times, but is also THE BEST!!!

Take it from us, 10 years into working together, having someone in your corner along the way can be the difference between giving up and persevering.

Do you have an art bff/collaborator/

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Have you signed up for After Art School yet?? ✨

We are so excited to dive into incredible topics like studio systems, art inventories, working with galleries, and getting our finances in order!

"This program is wonderful; not only is it packed with essential information, it i

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✨ANNOUNCING!!✨

Our After Art School program is back and we are so excited to share that the doors will be opening soon ☺️

After Art School is a 6-week intensive program designed to support newly graduated and emerging artists as they build professional arts practices (

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This month's podcast episode is all about collaboration! It can be a friendship maker or breaker and it often means pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, but above all, it can be so magical to have someone in your corner when the going gets tough! ❤️

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Well, it is our four year anniversary and we can’t believe it! ⁠⠀
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We had pictures taken just a few weeks ago when we were together in Guelph, and the world seems to have changed so much since then. ⁠⠀
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The… https://t.co/ZzazIq7cQL

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THE CLASS OF 2020:⁠
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Rachel Gilbert, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Grenfell Campus⁠
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See more of Rachel's work at https://t.co/inOvwe8rHA! ⁠
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Thanks for sharing your work… https://t.co/0lzN3pjZLc

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THE CLASS OF 2020:⁠
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Anita Joh, NSCAD University⁠
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See more of Anita's work and artist statement at https://t.co/inOvwdQQj0! ⁠
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Thanks for sharing your work Anita, best of… https://t.co/NMtEPxJHrN

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THE CLASS OF 2020:⁠⠀
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Tyler Matheson, University of Waterloo, MFA⁠⠀
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See more of Tyler's work and artist statement at https://t.co/inOvwe8rHA! ⁠⠀
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Thanks for sharing your… https://t.co/AdIrtHJsd5

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We are gathering artwork from Canadian graduating art students who are being affected by closures and cancellations to create a space for their work to be shown. ⁠
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With The Class of 2020, we hope to offer support… https://t.co/mELWmjzGIq

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Art schools across the country are making the hard decision to cancel their graduate shows and open studios for the safety of their students, staff, faculty, and public.
We remember how important and special these… https://t.co/81TRnLsEdz

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For the month of June Florence Solis is showing her stunning painting “Portrait of a Lady” in the #howardparkinstitute gallery window! 💕 Located at 2088 Dundas Street West in Toronto ✨ If you pass by it, take a photo and tag us and @florencesolis ☺️ … https://t.co/rwx71l8aWM

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The greens, the figure and the contrast though out! 😍 We adore this painting by @melaniejanissebarlow and it’s this weeks #gatheredgram ✨

Thanks for following us Melanie!
#thegatheredgallery #gatheredgram #contemporaryart #fineart #painting #colour https://t.co/U6jXFW74yz

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"Lindsay Hall is an interdisciplinary artist based in Las Vegas whose series titled "Fleshy Confections" balances precariously between portraying enticing treats and sensual body parts." ⠀⠀
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These sweet treat sculptures are new to the blog today, y… https://t.co/T76cAARTz8

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Only a few more days to see @danielrumbolt ‘s painting “ The Gazebo” on display at the #howardparkinstitute window gallery! ✨⠀
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#windowgallery #toronto #emergingartist #contemporaryart #fineart #painting https://t.co/5sAqYwIakt

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Did you know we accept submissions? Honestly we can't get enough of the incredible work that is sent our way!! ⁣
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Making creative work is HARD. You know what else is hard? Putting it out into the world! We are building a supportive community of art… https://t.co/5a7LAQM4O4

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Taking time away from a creative practice can be so important. These breaks allow us to recharge, keep from burning out, and maintain a balanced life. However, it can be hard to know where to start when getting back into a studio routine! What helps you … https://t.co/pYsPNBOqAL

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This is another charming work by @cindybernhard 😞 😂⠀⠀
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Have you read this week's blog post at https://t.co/DTHeRTzeRu? ⠀⠀
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#contemporaryart #fineart #painting #oilpainting #smiley #sadface #funny #fakelashes #rainbow⠀⠀ https://t.co/BYexwBRepT

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We love a repeated shape that creates its own form! 😍 This weeks #gatheredgram is by @hannahbrown.studio and we adore this piece! So simple yet so impactful ✨

Thanks for following us Hannah!
#gatheredgram #contemporaryart #fineart #paper #paperart https://t.co/f31eIqQqJI

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"Cindy Bernhard is an artist working in Chicago who creates thick oil paintings with a generous helping of humour."⠀
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These rainbow paintings by @cindybernhard is new to the blog today! 🌈 Read about them at https://t.co/osZt83skd5!⠀
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#contempora… https://t.co/LUZI79QG56