Join us for the 10th annual juried art exhibition, Being Scene, produced by Workman Arts for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The show is taking place June 3rd – December 2nd throughout several venues
in downtown Toronto. The installation is the work of artists that have lived experience with mental illness and addiction
and presents a cross-cultural portrait of the healing power of art.
Since its inception, Being Scene has partnered with some of Toronto’s leading artistic figures, galleries and institutions,
making it an integral part of the city’s cultural landscape. Selected works of art that were initially displayed in the CAMH
buildings, have gone on to hang at such prestigious locations as Queen’s Park, the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite in Toronto
and the National Art Centre in Ottawa.
“This annual exhibition has brought forth a host of new opportunities for the artists - to paint and exhibit, to be commissioned,
to collaborate with other artists around the city and to sell their work to the public,” said Lisa Brown, Executive Director,
Workman Arts. “CAMH is going through an exciting redevelopment in the next few years, and we look forward to continuing our
support for the artists and showing their art in new locations to larger audiences.”
A jury comprised of Carol-Ann Ryan, art historian and writer, Barbara Gilbert, artist, curator and arts administrator and
John Molnar, Workman Arts’ artist in residence, selected the art out of 300 submissions. After careful thought and deliberation,
the works chosen are representative of a rich and diverse forum of expression. These dynamic pieces are showcased to tantalize
art connoisseurs, enthusiasts and the general public alike. Artworks are for sale with 100% of proceeds going directly to
artists.
Taking the exhibition out to the community for the first time, 57 pieces representing 40+ artists will be installed in four
different locations over six months. Debuting at the University of Toronto’s historic Hart House, June 3rd – July 25th, the
exhibition will remain at each location for seven weeks. The collection then moves to the Gladstone Hotel, a venue renowned
for hosting the Queen West Art Crawl and numerous exhibitions throughout the year, from August 5th to September 19th. The
show will be re-mounted for the third time in the Workman Arts Theatre from November 6th to November 13th during the Rendezvous With Madness festival.
The exhibition will have its last viewing at CAMH, 1001 Queen Street West, on December 2nd. Come out and join us to see the
unique talent that these artists possess, it’s guaranteed to be an enlightening experience for all! A full colour catalogue
will be available on June 3. Please mark the dates of the Being Scene
exhibition and receptions in your calendar!
Being Scene exhibition locations - admission is free
Hart House, University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle
June 3rd – July 25th, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., daily
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West
August 5th – September 19th, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., daily
Workman Arts, 651 Dufferin Street
November 6th – 13th, Pre and Post RWM screening times
CAMH, 1001 Queen Street West
December 2nd – show and sale, Hours TBA
Being Scene receptions locations
Being Scene Public Reception- Gladstone Hotel
August 5th – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Queen West Art Crawl Reception – Gladstone Hotel
September 17th – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Hart House, Gladstone Hotel, CAMH, Ontario Arts Council and Imagine Canada.
For more information please contact:
Chris Mitchell, Workman Arts
Telephone: 416 583-4339
Centre for Addiction
