Exhibition Runs:
December 1 - 14, 2011
Gallery Hours:
Wednesdays - Saturdays, 12pm–4pm
Opening Reception:
Wednesday November 30, 5-8 pm
Submission Deadline:
Friday November 25 @ 5pm
The LOVE SHOW is a juried, charitable group art show of 8x8” paintings, illustrations and photographs. Each work will be auctioned with a universal opening bid of $50. All of the proceeds will be given to the artists and our charitable partners, The LOFT Youth Centre for Social Enterprise and Innovation and Leave Out Violence.
This Year's Theme: HOPE
As another challenging year comes to an end, we turn our attention to the future with hope, optimism and the firm belief that tomorrow will bring better tidings for us all.
About The LOFT Youth Centre for Social Enterprise and Innovation
The LOFT Youth Centre for Social Enterprise and Innovation is a pioneering multi-use space that fosters creativity, community engagement and entrepreneurship amongst youth in Toronto. Youth involvement in all aspects of the LOFT YCSEI’s operations makes it truly a youth-led initiative, and equips participants with the tools to create change – both in their own lives and in the community. The LOFT YCSEI provides youth with social supports, skills training, mentorship and networking opportunities through programs and employment.
About Leave Out Violence (LOVE)
LOVE's mission is to reduce violence in the lives of youth and in our communities by building a team of youth who communicate a message of non-violence. LOVE listens to youth. In all of its programs, LOVE creates a safe, accepting atmosphere where youth feel heard. LOVE gives youth a sense of purpose: let’s change the world by reducing violence. LOVE creates strong trusting relationships to achieve the highest quality of programs. LOVE bridges all boundaries. LOVE helps youth realize and grow their capacities through its educational programs. LOVE encourages youth to stay in school and finds opportunities for them to complete their education. LOVE helps youth on the margins to build happy, constructive lives.
History of LOVE
Since its creation in 2002, the LOVE SHOW has worked to raise awareness about the privilege that surrounds us and our responsibility to support others. Each year, proceeds from the show are used to support community-based organizations that shun violence and encourage self esteem. In 2011, we have partnered with our youth-empowering community neighbours, The LOFT and Leave Out Violence (LOVE).
918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media & Education is a not-for-profit, multidisciplinary culture and arts community centre. Located in Toronto’s Annex a block north of Bloor Street, we produce programming and other unique initiatives that serve the artistic, creative, intellectual and professional development of individuals in the arts and cultural industries and many other fields.
We would like to thank our charitable partners:
