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toronto | west queen west
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Name: Birch Contemporary Address: 129 Tecumseth Street, Toronto, ON M6J2H2 Hours: Wed-Sat. 11am - 5pm URL: http://birchcontemporary.com/ Contemporary art gallery showing Canadian emerging, mid-career and establish artists. Installation / Film & Video / Drawing & Painting / Commercial Gallery / New Media / Performance / Photography / Sculpture |
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Name: Craft Ontario Address: 1106 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1H9 Hours: Gallery: Mon. - Sat., 11-6pm | Office: Mon. - Fri., 10-5pm URL: http://www.craft.on.ca/ Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences. Design / Craft / Public Gallery |
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Name: Critical Distance Centre for Curators (formerly TYPOLOGY) Address: 180 Shaw Street, Suite 302, Toronto, ON M6J 2W5 Hours: Thurs. 5-8 pm, Fri. & Sun. 12-5 pm, and by appointment URL: https://criticaldistance.ca/ Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC) is a not-for-profit project space that provides exhibition opportunities to curators and artists. Photography / Installation / Drawing & Painting / Public Gallery |
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Name: Georgia Scherman Projects Address: 133 Tecumseth Street, Toronto, ON M6J 2H2 Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 11am-5pm URL: http://www.georgiascherman.com/ This commercial gallery exhibits established and emerging artists. Commercial Gallery / Drawing & Painting / Film & Video / Installation / New Media / Performance / Photography / Printmaking/Bookarts / Sculpture |
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Name: Graven Feather Studio & Gallery Address: 906 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON M6J 1G9 Hours: 12-7pm, Thusday to Saturday URL: http://www.gravenfeather.ca/ A functioning studio, workshop and gallery space in the basement of a residential Artscape building. Community-centered and open to the public. Printmaking/Bookarts / Installation / Drawing & Painting / Commercial Gallery / Artist Run Centre & Collective |
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Name: Koffler Gallery, Artscape Youngplace Address: 180 Shaw Street, Suite 104-105, Toronto, ON M6J 2W5 URL: http://www.kofflerarts.org The Koffler Centre of the Arts is a cultural platform that engages audiences of all ages and backgrounds in a vibrant dialogue exploring critical ideas and concerns of our time. Sculpture / Photography / Performance / New Media / Installation / Film & Video / Drawing & Painting / Public Gallery |
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Name: Mulherin Toronto Address: 1086 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1H8 Hours: Thu-Sat 12-6; Sun 1-5 URL: http://www.katharinemulherin.com One of the first curators to set up a gallery on Queen West Katharine Mulherin shows emerging and mid-career artists. Sculpture / Photography / Drawing & Painting / Commercial Gallery |
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Name: Paul Petro Contemporary Art Address: 980 Queen St West, Toronto, ON Hours: Wed-Sat 11-5pm URL: http://www.paulpetro.com/ Paul Petro is a Queen West pioneer and the human-hub for several micro-generations of Toronto artists. His gallery supports a solid selection of reliable locals who run from the blue chip (Stephen Andrews) to the eccentric (Fastwürms) with the two floors usually split between a sure thing at street level and an emerging contender upstairs. Photography / Drawing & Painting / Commercial Gallery |
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Name: Ryerson Artspace at The Gladstone Address: 1214 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON M6J 1J6 Hours: Thurs-Fri 1-6pm; Sat-Sun 12-5pm URL: http://ryersonartspace.com/ Associated with Ryerson University´s School of Image Arts, the gallery exhibits professional and student photography in the Gladstone Hotel´s Artbar. Sculpture / Photography / Performance / New Media / Installation / Film & Video / Design / Art Schools & Programs |
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Name: Susan Hobbs Address: 137 Tecumseth St., Toronto, ON M6J 2H2 Hours: Wed-Sat 11-5pm URL: http://susanhobbs.com/ Susan Hobbs Gallery has made a definitive mark on the contemporary Canadian art scene since it opened in 1993. Occupying an austere two-storey building on Tecumseth Street in downtown Toronto, the gallery is within close proximity to a number of leading contemporary galleries. Its signature exhibition space is enhanced by a proven reputation for ambitious and carefully curated programs. Film & Video / Drawing & Painting / Commercial Gallery / Installation / New Media / Performance / Photography |
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Name: The Gladstone Hotel Address: 1214 Queen St W, Toronto, On M6J 1J6 URL: http://www.gladstonehotel.com A former flophouse turned boutique hotel the Gladstone hosts art events, a blue grass brunch, and a popular karoake night. Other / Architecture / Sculpture / Photography / Performance / Installation / Film & Video / Drawing & Painting / Design / Craft / Event Space / Business Owned Gallery |
Points of Interest
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Name: Artscape Youngplace Address: 180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON M6J 2W5 URL: http://www.torontoartscape.org/artscape-youngplace Artscape Youngplace nurtures creation, learning and collaboration through innovative programs, experiences and events in an inspiring, social environment in order to strengthen and grow our community. Other / Architecture |
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Name: Trinity Bellwoods Park Address: 155 Crawford Street, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z0 URL: http://www.trinitybellwoods.ca/ This pleasant, expansive, park in the middle of West Queen West´s galleries is a great place to picnic or people watch. Parks |
Shopping
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Name: Curry´s Address: 1153 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON M6J 1J4 Hours: See website for hours. URL: https://www.currys.com/generic.htm?ECINFO=queenweststore A large selection of art and framing supplies in the middle of the Art + Design district. Art Supplies |
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Name: INabstracto Address: 1160 Queen Street West, Toronto, On Hours: Wed-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun1-5pm URL: http://www.inabstracto.com Mid-Century Modern style furniture and accessories from Canadian and International designers. Home Decor & Furniture / Fashion |
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Name: Quasi Modo Address: 789 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1 Hours: Monâ??Sat 10-6 URL: http://www.quasimodomodern.com/ A furniture and design store that is particularly useful for those whoâ??ve made the transition from Ikea and wish to decorate their new loft with something to match their trendy neighbourhood. Home Decor & Furniture |
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Name: The Paper Place Address: 887 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G5 Hours: Mon-Wed: 10am-6pm; Thu-Fri: 10am -8pm; Sat: 10am -6pm; Sun: 12pm-5pm URL: http://www.thepaperplace.ca/ The best selection of decorative and handmade papers in the city. They´re also a good place to go for bookbinding supplies and origami specific paper. Art Supplies |
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Name: Type Books Address: 883 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON Hours: See website for hours. URL: http://www.typebooks.ca/ Books |
Dining
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Name: Dufflet´s Address: 787 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm URL: http://www.dufflet.com/ Dufflet´s is a great place to stop for an afternoon coffee and sugary pick-me-up. Be sure to check out their window gallery, QueenSpecific, on the way in. Quick Bite / Coffee |
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Name: Poutini´s House of Poutine Address: 1112 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1H9 Hours: See website for hours. URL: http://www.poutini.com/ Proper squeaky curd and gravy poutine served up with pulled pork or bacon. Vegan and vegetarian gravy options are also available. Quick Bite |
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Name: Terroni (Queen St. West) Address: 720 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON Hours: Sunâ??Thu 9amâ??11pm; Friâ??Sat 9amâ??11:30pm URL: http://queen.terroni.com/ Tasty Italian restaurant serves everything from a quick panini to a full pasta dinner. Meal |
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Name: The Beaver Address: 1192 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J6 Hours: See website for hours. URL: http://www.beavertoronto.com/ Co-founded by the late Will Munro The Beaver is a popular hang out for brunch or drinks. Meal / Drinks / Brunch |
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Name: The Rhino Address: 1249 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6K 1L4 Hours: Mon â?? Fri: 11am to 2am Sat â?? Sun: 10:30 am to 2am URL: http://www.therhino.ca/ A popular artist hangout in the city The Rhino has good selection of draft beers and a affordable menu. Meal / Drinks |