Attention: Fine Arts & Exhibits Editors
Toronto Public Library Invites Artists to Exhibit
TORONTO (Thursday, February 12, 2009) - Toronto Public Library invites artists to submit their work for possible exhibition at eleven Toronto Public Library branch locations (Don Mills, Fairview, Leaside, North York Central Library, Northern District, Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre, Pleasant View, Richview, Runnymede, S. Walter Stewart and Yorkville) during the July 2009 to June 2010 exhibit season.
An Art Selection Committee will consider works prepared for hanging in all media, including photography (no sculptures). Selected artists will be given one-month showings. Depending on response, some artists may be asked to exhibit more than once.
If you would like to submit an application for consideration, click on “Services” at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca or contact the Art Exhibits Office at 416-393-7224 for more information. Deadline for submission is April 3, 2009.
EXHIBIT LOCATIONS:
Don Mills Branch
888 Lawrence Avenue East
Fairview Branch
35 Fairview Mall Drive
Leaside Branch
165 McRae Drive
North York Central Library
5120 Yonge Street
Northern District Branch
40 Orchard View Boulevard
Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre
341 Oakwood Avenue
Pleasant View Branch
575 Van Horne Avenue
Richview Branch
1806 Islington Avenue
Runnymede Branch
2178 Bloor Street West
S. Walter Stewart Branch
170 Memorial Park Avenue
Yorkville Branch
22 Yorkville Avenue
Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 16 million people visit our 99 branches and borrow more than 29 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131.
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Media Contact:
Edward Karek, Communications Officer (416) 397-5925 or (647) 406-9671
media@torontopubliclibrary.ca