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24/10/2007

Art Toronto 2007

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto

A premiere showcase of leading contemporary galleries featuring renowned and emerging national and international artists

The eighth annual Toronto International Art Fair (TIAF) celebrates its leading role as the most important and anticipated contemporary art fair in Canada. With a newly expanded space to accommodate the many prominent new participating galleries, The Toronto International Art Fair, Art Toronto 2007 is a discriminating showcase of Canadian and international works that continues to attract the attention and participation of every top gallery and cultural institution in Canada. Selected by a committee of seasoned art professionals, Art Toronto 2007 features 100 galleries, establishing the Fair as the preeminent visual art event in Canada. In addition to the outstanding gallery showcase, Art Toronto 2007 will once again offer visitors an exceptional roster of intriguing and relevant cultural programming.

Launched by the Opening Night Preview benefit for the Art Gallery of Ontario, Thursday, October 25th the Fair officially opens to the general public on Friday, October 26th and runs until Monday, October 29th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Exhibit Halls A & B. Galleries, artists, collectors, critics, curators and art professionals from Canada and abroad will gather at Art Toronto 2007 to showcase and view more than 5,000 pieces of work by some of the most compelling artists of the 20th and 21st century.

Building on the overwhelming success of last year’s record attendance and sales, making it one of the most successful art fairs in North America, Art Toronto 2007 will be expanding its dynamic mix of contemporary art by increasing the presence of prominent international galleries and contemporary avant-garde art. 27 first time participants from Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States will join TIAF this year. The Fresh Avant-Garde section, which continues to be a highlight of the Fair, has also expanded to a total of 15 galleries from Canada, France, Germany, and the United States.

“International Art Fairs have become a new and vital marketing vehicle for art dealers and collectors to buy and sell art. Unlike auction houses Fairs provide a more relaxed environment where collectors can view, reserve, seek advice, compare and choose without the pressure of the hammer…all from a collection of such size and variety no auction house or individual gallery could rival” said Linel Rebenchuk Founder and Director, Toronto International Art Fair. “Like other important art fairs in the international art calendar, TIAF brings together some of the best national and international art galleries, all under one roof, creating an incredible showcase and meeting venue for dealers, artists, collectors, critics, buyers and thousands other art enthusiasts, allowing them unprecedented access to the best of the industry and to the latest developments in contemporary art”

Some of the networking opportunities at TIAF are provided by the Fair’s extensive and interactive programming. Prominent guest speakers and special project presentations provide the platform for open dialogue and the exchange of ideas and opinions on contemporary art. The cultural program for Art Toronto 2007 includes:

• NEW! - Open Spaces - Covering over 15,000 square feet, this large project space is comprised of nine single artist project installations and interactive bodies of work.

• Fresh Avant-Garde – Edgy and innovative, this designated section of the Fair now in its sixth year, supports emerging national and international artists. It features a selection of artwork, chosen by 15 young and contemporary galleries, competitively priced under $5,000.00.

• News at Five – Each day at 5:00 p.m. sharp, visitors can observe a rotating exhibit, from installation to completion. Curated by Canadian Art Senior Editor Richard Rhodes, it explores different notions of public and pictorial space featuring the works of Chris Kline, An Te Liu and Andrew Reyes.

• Power Talks – Presented by the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, these informative lectures unite influential national and international critics and curators discussing a range of topics including current projects and ideas and insight into today’s global contemporary art scene. Admission to each lecture is included with admission.

• T at Three: Following its inaugural success in 2006, T at Three returns to this year’s Fair. A daily and engaging interview series hosted by Robert Enright, Senior Contributing Editor of Border Crossings Magazine. Each day at 3:00 p.m. he conducts one-on-one interviews with artists, curators and dealers. T at Three endeavors to provide a unique perspective on contemporary art.

The extensive exhibition of Canadian and international art works, combined with a full roster of distinguished cultural programming offers visitors to the Fair the opportunity to look, learn and buy. The Fair has something for all tastes – modern to avant-garde; backgrounds – novice to seasoned collectors; and budgets - ranging from $300 to $3 million.

New this year is the TIAF ART SMART Button designed by Toronto-based based artist Jeremy Bailey. Available at The Drake Hotel and the Catalogue Desk on site at the Toronto International Art Fair, the ART SMART Button provides unlimited access to TIAF and the Power Talk Series. It also includes admission to the post gala party at the Drake Hotel on October 25th along with access to the Drake Artists Studio tours and free admission to select museums and galleries in the city. The ART SMART Buttons are a limited production of only 500, making them collector and souvenir pieces.

Art Toronto 2007 launches on Thursday, October 25th with the Opening Night Preview, benefiting the Art Gallery of Ontario. For the very serious collector the intimate and exclusive advance Special Collectors’ Preview opens at 4:30 p.m. followed at 6:30 p.m. by the Opening Night Preview continuing until 10:00 p.m. Information and tickets are available through the Art Gallery of Ontario at 416-979-6608.

SPECIAL PUBLIC EVENT - Sunday, October 28th 6:00 p.m.
Film Screening at The Power Plant - An evening of films by Francesco Vezzoli made over the past decade.
The Power Plant
231 Queens Quay West

Media enquiries:

Jessica Goldman
Applause! Communications
T: (416) 217-0700 ext. 304 T: (416) 217-0700 ext. 301 E: jessica@applausecommunications.com

Holly Beetham
Applause! Communications
T: (416) 217-0700 ext. 301 holly@applausecommunications.com

OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW
A BENEFIT FOR THE ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO (AGO) Thursday, October 25th

Metro Toronto Convention Centre
North Building, Exhibit Hall A & B
255 Front Street West
PUBLIC SHOW HOURS
Friday, October 26th 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 27th 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 28th 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday, October 29th 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
FAIR TICKETS
General Admission $16.00
Groups, Students and Seniors $12.00
4-day Pass $40.00
Children under 10 Free

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