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Welcome to the Media Collaboratry Special Newsletter!
Welcome to our October Media Collab newsletter. As the weather starts to turn we are excited to launch our upcoming fall workshops! We have put together a new drop-in event with our SoftSkills program on October 23rd from 6-8pm and we hope to see you there!
If you have been to any of our workshops so far this year, or are interested in presenting your own. Keep your eyes peeled for our November newsletter, as we will be opening our Call for Submissions for our 2026 workshop series then.
Until then please scroll down and check out our exciting workshops this month!
The Media Collaboratory programming is possible thanks to a London Community Foundation Community Vitality Grant.
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Letβs Propose! Writing Effective Art Proposals
Saturday, October 4th Facilitated by Steve deBruyn 1-5pm Free
Curious about how to get exhibitions, residencies or gigs as an artist? Letβs Propose! is a skill-building workshop focussed on professional best practices and will hopefully provide aspiring and emerging artists with the means to formulate an effective answer to that question. By the end of this workshop each participant will have created a proposal tailored to a specific call out or opportunity that they have found and will also serve as a prototype for future proposals.
In this first half of the workshop participants will be guided through how to effectively find and identify art-based opportunities best suited for the artist and their individual practice. We will look at an extensive list of resources that can be accessed in the search for opportunities. During this section of the workshop we will look at what constitutes an artist statement, artist biography, CV and all the variations and differences therein. We will look at examples and discuss/critique our own. In addition we will look at specific examples of proposals and discuss strategies for how to best represent yourself and your practice throughout the application process alongside elements that are typical of the proposal process.
The second half of the workshop will involve the group honing their proposal materials in a group setting. Individuals can present materials they have so far for discussion and critique and/or simply follow along and glean what information they require. This will guide participants through best practices and the information needed to help you get a foothold in the professional art realm in Canada and beyond. Letβs get some shows and build some CVs!
Materials Required: -It is recommended that participants come with their own laptop or tablet or whatever suits their workflow. Working on their materials with pen and paper is also okay.
-Participants are asked to come prepared with either an application they have started for an opportunity they are interested in OR an artist statement if they have one.
This workshop is facilitated by Steve deBruyn who holds a BFA from NSCAD University and an MFA from Western University as well as an Advanced Degree in Landscape Design from Fanshawe College. His practice is rooted in DIY processes, culture, and aesthetics and focusses on sculpture and site specific installation, mixing carpentry, painting, drawing, and fibre-based arts. So far in 2025 he has shown in London, Ontario, Ruse, Bulgaria, Bath, UK, and Reno, Nevada among other places.
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Designing with Commercial Printing in Mind
Saturday, October 25th Facilitated by Zane Pate 1-4pm Free
Are you curious about how to set up your design files to get the best result when printing your digital artwork? This workshop will provide vital information for any artist who is creating work to be digitally printed. The goal is to demystify print industry terminology, practices and provide artists with some step-by-step guides on paper sizes, crop and bleed.
Throughout this workshop, we will cover different ways to achieve print-ready files using Illustrator, and Canva. We will go over the difference between βprint to fitβ vs βcrop and bleed.β Examine standard paper sizes and why they were created that way. Explore different finishing possibilities of a wide range of products. If you begin designing your project before knowing certain key elements about commercial printing, you may run into trouble down the road, which can cost you time and money. By becoming acquainted with the print industry before you begin designing your project you will have a much smoother experience.
In the workshop we will cover the steps from design to finished printed project. Participants will learn about how prints are processed in a print shop from London-based print shop technician and interdisciplinary artist Zane Pate. Even something as simple as a bookmark has certain guidelines that should be followed in order to create a professional finished piece. By covering just a few necessary steps, participants will be on their way to creating a variety of printed materials that can help further their career as well as make meaningful connections within their community.
Participants are welcome to bring their own laptop or note-taking tools, but supplies and how-to guides will be provided.
Facilitated by Zane Pate, a London based interdisciplinary artist who experiments with 3-dimensional pieces that utilize bold shapes and designs to create images capable of burning into your eyes. His work delves into 3-dimensionality while referencing op art, pop art, and he is in the process of researching the body art movement of the 1960s. Zane would like to explore the dynamics between artist and artwork through a contemporary lens as he transitions to performance and film. To complement the props he has been creating, he will also begin creating costume pieces. By stringing together printmaking, sculpture, film, and world building Zaneβs practice is becoming an all encompassing experience.
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Soft Skills Presents: Live & Interactive Art Tools Artist Meet-Up
Thursday, October 23rd 6-8pm All Skill Levels Welcome!
Are you an artist working with Live & Interactive Art Tools? Do you want to meet other creatives who are too? As part of the Media Collaboratory's Soft Skills Drop-in Sessions we are launching a new Drop-in for people working with software like TouchDesigner, Max/MSP, Resolume, Processing, and more.
Whether youβre into projection mapping, generative art, VJing, or immersive installations, this is your chance to experiment, share ideas, and jam alongside other creatives. Join us at Forest City Gallery for the Media Collaboratory's first Live & Interactive Art Tools Drop-in session - a night of discussion, project sharing and networking.
Bring your laptop, your art practice, or just your curiosity β all levels welcome.
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FCG Pier Exhibition- Argyle Ribbon Project Sharmistha Kar, Anindita Chakraborty, and Amsa Yaro
Closing Reception - Thursday, October 16th from 5-7pm
Exhibition presented in collaboration with Leah Thomas-Gray, of the Argyle BIA
Join us for the Closing Reception on Thursday, October 16th from 5-7pm!
The Argyle Ribbon is a series of 53 painted art panels created by Sharmistha Kar, Anindita Chakraborty and Amsa Yaro that tell the story of the Argyle area of London, Ontario, installed at the Clark House (1903 Avalon St).
Through the use of acrylic and other materials manufactured by local trades, this artistic collaboration applies gathered research and community input of the former London Township related to the cultural stories, historic economies and development, industrial inventions, and settlements from the areaβs original inhabitants to current times.
The exhibition runs from September 11th - October 18th featuring the Argyle Ribbon Project public art series.
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Attend the Forest City Gallery Annual General Meeting
Please join us for the Forest City Gallery Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 9th from 5:30 - 7:30pm.
We look forward to sharing the exciting updates and work that the gallery has completed over this past year, and more information on the plans to come.
The AGM is an opportunity to meet our current Board of Directors, elect new members to the Board of Directors, learn about the work we have done throughout the past year, and to hear about new programming and community initiatives.
And yes, there will be free food. We hope to see you there! For more information and to register, visit:
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Our mailing address is:1025 Elias Street London, Ontario, N5W 3P6 Canada FCG's programs and exhibitions are free and accessible to all thanks to the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, London Arts Council, and the London Community Foundation. We are grateful to our artists, members, volunteers, donors, and community partners. Our operations rely on your generous and dedicated support. Please consider becoming a member of FCG.For information on our programming, or for other general inquiries please contact the gallery at info@forestcitygallery.com Copyright Β© 2025 Forest City Gallery. All rights reserved.You received this email because you subscribed to our list. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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