TAIS is an artist run production centre where independent artists come to create, explore, research and develop skills in traditional and experimental animation techniques.
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Managing Director Myfanwy Ashmore Departing TAIS
Dear TAIS community, I am writing to you to announce the departure of our Managing Director, Myfanwy Ashmore. Myfanwy will be moving on after seven dedicated years with the Toronto Animated Image Society as of September 21, 2026. Over the course of Myfanwy’s leadership of TAIS, they have been instrumental in advancing this organization’s mission…
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Announcement Regarding 2026 TAIS Animation Showcase
TAIS has made the difficult decision not to hold our annual TAIS Animation Showcase screening this fall. The challenges TAIS is currently facing require us to narrow our priorities to those that benefit our members and community the most. After exploring many different possibilities, venues, and event structures, our Board has determined that we do…
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Grant Writing Demo
Technical Demo: Media Artists Project Creation Grant – Presentation Date: Wednesday September 9thTIME: 7 pm – 9 pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B This demo will help sharpen your Grant writing skills and help prepare for the upcoming Media Artists Project: Creation Grant. About the Demo Looking to sharpen your grant writing skills? Join us…
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Animators IRL – October 8th
Animators IRL is back! Join us for a free evening of creating together, hosted by TAIS member Jeremy Nir (@tubetop_simulator) This hands-on workshop is all about pre-production: exploring ideas before jumping into animation. WHEN: Thursday, October 8TIME: 6:30 to 9:30 PMWHERE: TAIS (1411B Dufferin Street, Toronto) Pizza and art supplies will be provided, or bring your…
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Character Design Carousel Demo
Technical Demo: Character Design Carousel Date: Saturday September 5thTIME: 1 pm – 4:30 pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B Discover the character design process and creative journey behind four outstanding animation filmmakers. About the Demo Discover the character design process and creative journey behind four outstanding animation filmmakers in this artist demo event on (September…
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Audio Recording Demo
Technical Demo: Audio Recording Demo Date: Sunday August 16thTIME: 11 am – 1 pmLocation: 1411 Dufferin Street, Unit B This workshop will help you learn how to use Hanging Acoustic Vocal Booth, microphone and Adobe Audition to record sounds for animation. About the Demo Looking to elevate your next production by recording your own sound?…
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