Queer West Arts and Culture Centre
Art - Culture - Music - Politics - Community Events
Community Fair and Sexy Craft Show – Groups & Vendor Call-out @
The Rhino August 11
Join us for a Mix and Mingle Community Fair and craft show @ The Rhino –
Table Fee $10, payable on day of event cash only (Which will be used to pay
for space) However you must sign up for a table ahead of time, those that show
up day of asking for a table will have to wait to setup until all reserved tables
have been claimed (if any are available.) unique artisans, artists, jewelry
makers, ceramics, henna artists, hair cutters, zinesters, crafters, etc to showcase
their wares and community groups, and more contact us so we can save you a table.
If you are involved in an action group that would like a table, please contact
Matt Drobnich with your group’s details, as these tables will be free
we have a limited number and none will be available day of. Finally, we will
be continuing on with the skill share segment, so please bring materials to
teach your craft to other queers from all over the world. This location has
been booked and confirmed The Rhino, 2nd floor 1249 Queen St W Saturday
August 11 (10 am to 4 pm) Contact Matthew Drobnich queerwestartsfestival@gmail.com
Call-out for Arts Festival Volunteers Aug 10 to 18, 2012
The Toronto Queer Arts Festival (Running Aug 10 to 18, 2012) is currently seeking
dynamic, enthusiastic people all ages who are interested in the arts, Toronto’s
cultural life, queer issues, politics, social and political activism, and event
planning. If any of this lies within your interests, please consider joining
our group. We are committed to diversity and in particular aim for a mix of
professionals, artists and community members. Interested individuals should
send a paragraph outlining their background, their reasons for wanting to be
involved, and their skills Contact Matthew Drobnich queerwestartsfestival@gmail.com
Call Out for Live Performers Friday August 17 @ Mizti's Sister in Parkdale
Think you’ve got what it takes to thrill the masses in Queer Toronto?
Or maybe you’ve got a favourite local band or know of a drag queen/king,
dancer, comedian, community group or theatrical troupe you would like to recommend?
Either way, The Toronto Queer West Arts Collective is interested in what may
have to offer us? We will NOT be paying for your travel costs, accommodations
or extra equipment you may need. We are especially looking for new talent
that has never performed at a festival before and is looking for publicity,
rather getting paid the going rate. We have introduced many new artists to to
the scene that worked for Door or in some cases for free. Capacity 200 and
40 on the patio Set times 35/40 minutes show starts at 8 pm. This location has
been booked and confirmed
Deadline to apply to be a entertainer in Toronto Queer Arts Festival
is June 30, 2012. The sooner the better for us and you.
Queer West Arts Collective is looking for a good mix of new upbeat acts that
will have broad appeal to the diverse segments of our community for out Alterna-Queer
Music Night – showcases alternative artists that support the underground
music scene of punk, industrial, electro, reggae, indie, hip hop, spank rock,
new wave and no wave. Performers will be asked to submit descriptions of their
acts, website URLs, or other promotional materials (pictures, pdfs, videos,
music samples, etc.) to be considered by the four-member committee. The committee
will select performers based on type of act, performance quality and audience
appeal. Contact Matthew Drobnich queerwestartsfestival@gmail.com
Welcome to the 12th annual Toronto
Queer & Culture Festival - Simply yet Sexy!
8 days: Friday August 10 to Saturday August 18, 2012
We’re Busy: Fluffing clouds – Cueing bird songs and Painting
the sky
On the theme of “United in Difference,” ‘TORONTO QUEER ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL hopes to contribute to an ongoing effort
to raise awareness about LGBT issues. This years festival will serve as a reminder
how we are all united in our own uniqueness. August is a good time for our festival.
It let’s people get Pride out of the way…and out of mind as well. Gives you
something different to look forward to, rather than overlook and disregard.
Going for a later date gives the gay and lesbian community time to recover,
giving you a nice way to say goodbye to the summer, albeit with something of
a far more artistic bent, than Pride
Queering Boundaries - The Queer West Arts and Culture Community
is committed to ushering in a necessary and more contemporary attitude in reaction
to the ever-changing threads of fiber that fashion the notion of “queer” in
its entirety. The festival will view the complexity of queer identity beyond
set places, spaces and community settings and bring diversity to the forefront
of all programming. Art and performance will be utilized as the vehicle to show
queer identity as a contested space. The Queer West community emphasizes a sharing
of space and the exchanging of ideas as a political act, within and outside
of the Queer West Village. Though queers may converge and diverge on particular
spaces to create a community, the heart of the festival is to emphasize however
different our identities, we all share our humanity. Artists and performers
will convey genuine and relative ideas across multi-disciplinary forms to entertain,
educate and enlighten.
We hope to l bring you a film festival, spoken word events, a Queer Youth Unconference,
art shows and classical music concerts, from a ramble in the ART AND DESIGN
DISTRICT to a QUEER CABARET whether you’re gay, straight, lesbian, bi, trans,
queer or confused there’s something to inspire, challenge or entertain. We belong
together. When we get together we have some much fun. WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER WE
ARE ONE!
5th annual Toronto Queer West Film Festival is happening
on Saturday August 18 @ BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE . Buddies is
our official SPONSOR for the film festival this year. They are kindly donating
the space in the Cabaret room; Included will be use of the projector, Front
of House Staff, one Technician for 8 hours and there be an open the bar for
patrons, guests and volunteers. Buddies is located at 12 Alexander St just off
Yonge St. in the Toronto gay village. More details soonest.
The Toronto Queer Arts Festival is owned and managed, by Gay West Community
Network Inc. A not-for-profit corporation. Live// Work office 562 Dufferin St.
2nd floor B1 Toronto ON M6K 2A9. Visits By Appointment Only. 416-879-7954
