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Call for Submissions: Brown Cities

galleryDK — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:46:19 +0000

Call to Artists: Urban Evironmentalism – Brown Cities / January 2009

galleryDK is accepting submissions for a group photographic show examining environmental initiatives and challenges in the urban landscape. Photographers are invited to submit work and an artist’s statement that investigates the browning of the urban environment. It the wake of increasing gas prices, emphasis on carbon footprints, and the initiative with recycling this show is focusing on what still needs to be done to reduce the negative impact pollution and its decay on urban life. Make the taken-for-granted visible.

Artists are asked to submit a maximum of three works in jpeg format on CD and an artist’s statement, as well as a $25.00 submission fee to “Brown Cities” c/o galleryDK at either submissions@gallerydk.com or 1332 Queen Street West, Toronto ON M6K 1L4. Deadline for submissions is December 15th, 2008.

Questions? info@gallerydk.com or 416 913 7116.

About galleryDK
Located at 1332 Queen Street West, galleryDK is an artist-run space that specializes in contemporary urban photography. The gallery seeks to present photographic and photo-based work examining and exploring all facets of the urban experience - not only in Toronto, but around the world. The gallery is open Thursdays through Sunday, from 12pm-5pm, and by appointment otherwise.

On-Going: A World Abandoned

galleryDK — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:36:17 +0000

galleryDK is pleased to host the continuing exhibition of A WORLD ABANDONED, the new photography exhibition from the DK Photo Group. Featuring shots taken in old Europe during the filming of the television series photoXplorers coming soon to Bravo!Canada, the exhibition features a glimpse into the obsolescence and ruin of old Europe. The exhibition runs through October 26, 2008.

Questions? info@gallerydk.com or 416 913 7116.

A World Abandoned exhibition opening reception TONIGHT!

galleryDK — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:30:28 +0000

Tonight from 6-10pm, galleryDK is pleased to host the opening reception for A WORLD ABANDONED, the new photography exhibition from the DK Photo Group. Featuring shots taken in old Europe during the filming of a television series coming soon to Bravo!Canada, the exhibition features a glimpse into obsolescence and ruin. The exhibition runs through October 26, 2008.

Questions? info@gallerydk.com or 416 913 7116.

Announcing PhotoLab Group Show Call for Submissions

galleryDK — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:19:22 +0000

galleryDK is now accepting submissions for:
PhotoLab: photography by anyone, for everyone

Submission guidelines:
All photographers are invited to submit up to three photographic images on any subject (at least one will be hung in the show)*.

Photograph size must be 8×10, portrait or landscape orientation

Photograph must be framed or mounted and ready to hang. Frame can be no larger than 20″ on the long side. No “clips” frames.

Submission deadline: November 16th, 2008 at 5PM. All submissions must be delivered to galleryDK.

Artist name, phone and email must be attached to the back of each submission.

Show will run for the month of December, 2008 with an opening reception on Thursday, December 4th from 7-10. All pieces will sell for $200 with a 50/50 gallery/artist split. Artist payments will be made by January 31st, 2009. Any unsold pieces may be picked up by the artist after January 1st.

*galleryDK reserves the right to reject any submission if the content is felt to be unsuitable for the general public

Questions? info@gallerydk.com or 416 913 7116.

Russell Brohier & Sean Galbraith - September, 2008

galleryDK — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:55:11 +0000

We are pleased to announce that September’s exhibition will feature the architectural abandonment photography of Russell Brohier and Sean Galbraith. The exhibition runs from September 4 through September 28.

“Modern Ruins” - The Photography of Steve Jacobs and Laurin Jeffrey

galleryDK — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:51:32 +0000

August 2008
Opening August 7 and continuing until August 31, the “Modern Ruins” exhibition brings together works by DK Photo Group members Steve Jacobs and Laurin Jeffrey. The exhibition features over a dozen of the artists’ small and large-scale institutional and industrial images of abandonment and desolation.

“Still Remains” - The Photography of Mat Merrett

galleryDK — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:43:20 +0000

July, 2008 Exhibition
Running through August 4, “Still Remains” is a solo exhibition by DK Photo Group member Mat Merrett. The exhibition features over a dozen of Mr. Merrett’s stunning large-scale industrial abandonment photos captured between 2005 and 2008.

Talented Students Take Photos Of Their World To Show Stratification And Inequality

galleryDK — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:09:40 +0000

Parkdale is the chosen spot for the DK Photo Group to open their new contemporary urban photography gallery, galleryDK. The thriving community of cafes, boutiques, galleries and shops speaks to all aspects of urban life and is the perfect location.

On April 10, galleryDK will open its doors for the first time and host the STEPs to University students of Parkdale Collegiate Institute and West Toronto Collegiate Institute as they present their work in visual sociology. With sociological concepts in mind, these talented students have taken images of their world, with emphasis on the issues of stratification and inequality. “Mosaic” is a colourful interpretation of our society.

The STEPs to University program is organized and run through the University of Toronto’s Transitional Year Program and is generously sponsored by HSBC Bank of Canada. The program is running in ten high schools across the GTA with the cooperation and support of the Toronto District School Board. The program’s mandate is to help students realize that attending institutions of higher education is an attainable goal.

Proceeds from the sale of the pieces will be split between the student artists and a donation to the local food bank.

Please join us for the opening reception of this unique perspective of society on April 10 from 4 – 8pm. galleryDK is located at 1332 Queen Street West (at Elm Grove) on the north side. For more information please visit our website at www.gallerydk.com.

This preview exhibition is generously sponsored by The University of Toronto, HSBC Canada, The Toronto District School Board, galleryDK, Century 21 Regal Realty and Heartland Art and Framing.

About galleryDK
galleryDK is an artist-run space that specializes in contemporary urban photography. The gallery seeks to present photographic and photo-based work examining and exploring all facets of the urban experience - not only in Toronto, but around the world.

Opening this week!

galleryDK — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:07:41 +0000

Only 3 more days between now and opening! I can’t believe we are 99% done and will be opening our doors to the public this Thursday. It has been a lot of work, an incredible amount to be exact. I think we will all agree that we will never do something like this again. The funny thing about not knowing what you are doing, not only does it take forever, but you have no idea how long it will take. But damn, does it ever look good!

Have a look at the front now (courtesy of Sean and Flickr) - here

And have a look at what we started with and the almost finished product.

So come on out April 10th and see for yourself!

Submissions

galleryDK — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:39:15 +0000

So far the response to the call for submissions has been outstanding - we have received work from all manner of artist. We do need to remind people, though, that we are a photo-based gallery and as such are looking for only that type of work. We need more, we want to see what everyone out there has to offer. We know it is hard to submit to a gallery that is not even open yet, but trust us, it’s coming soon!