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Benefits include discounts on classes and programs, invitations to special members-only receptions and events, and more. PLUS get a MIX Card - with fabulous discounts across the GTA.
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Work from a life model and photo references and explore the art elements of shape, space, value, line, edge, colour and the design principles of dominance, variety, unity, balance, harmony and movement. All levels. Instructor: Sharon Labbett
Mondays
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
and/or 1 - 4 PM
April 16 - June 25
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This course for all writing levels will help participants trigger memories and explore "life writing" in its many forms - memoir, personal essay, experience-based fiction and poetry. Instructor: Allyson Latta.
Tuesdays
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
April 17 - June 5
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Oriental brushstroke painting originated in China and later spread to Japan, where it became known as sumi-e. Learn the brushstrokes associated with this form and embark on a journey of exploration. Instructor: Roslyn Levin.
Tuesdays
1 - 3:30 PM
April 17 - June 19
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KOFFLERARTS AT THE PROSSERMAN JCC!
This spring, the Koffler Centre of the Arts offers classes and workshops in ceramics, dance, literary, music and visual art, for kids, adults and families. Spring classes start after Passover in April 2012. SIGN UP TODAY!
SPECIAL FOR SPRING: Refer a friend and receive a $50 credit towards any future Koffler class or workshop.
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ADI NES
May 3 to June 2, 2012 | FREE
Koffler Gallery Off-Site at Olga Korper Gallery, 17 Morrow Ave.
OPENING RECEPTION | FREE | Thursday, May 3, 6 - 9 PM
The first Canadian survey of the stunning, bold and often controversial work of the internationally acclaimed Israeli photographer. Referencing art history and photojournalism, Adi Nes' meticulously crafted interpretations of Biblical, mythological and literary subjects propose a critical view of the present while seeking to uncover a universal humanism.
ARTIST TALK | FREE | Monday, May 7, 7 PM
Eaton Theatre (Room 204), Rogers Communication Centre, 80 Gould St.
Adi Nes speaks about his artistic perspective on contemporary Israeli society and the politics of identity, introducing his newest body of work, The Village, which will be premiering in New York and Paris.
Adi Nes is a Featured Exhibition in the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.
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FLAVIO TREVISAN:
MUSEUM OF THE REPRESENTED CITY
FINAL FEW DAYS! Closes April 8, 2012
Koffler Gallery Off-Site at 80 Spadina Ave., Suite 501
Toronto artist Flavio Trevisan creates an immersive museum environment with three-dimensional maps and playful objects, inviting visitors to explore different ways of engaging with the cityscape and Toronto's built history.
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KOFFLER CENTRE OF THE ARTS GALA 2012SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Koffler Centre of the Arts and 2012 Luminato present Tel Aviv's Batsheva Dance Company in the North American Premiere and Luminato Co-Commission of Sadeh21, choreographed by Batsheva's legendary artistic director, Ohad Naharin.
FULL DETAILS COMING SOON.
KOFFLER GALA TICKETS ON SALE MID-APRIL.
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Icons of Loss: The Art of Samuel Bak
March 1 - April 30 | Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, Columbus Centre
901 Lawrence Ave. W.
The first major exhibition of Samuel Bak's work in Canada consists of several dozen important paintings - roughly half of them based upon the May 16, 1943 photograph depicting a little boy at gun point during the liquidation of the Warsaw Ghetto. The other half of the works explore a different icon - Albrecht Durer's 1514 engraving Melancholia 1.
Presented with the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and the Pucker Gallery, Boston in cooperation with the artist, Samuel Bak.
Something Small To Carry Home by Isa Milman
Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 | Supermarket, 286 Augusta Ave. | FREE
Toronto launch of a new book of poems by Isa Milman, two-time winner of the Helen & Stan Vine Book Award for poetry. Together with The Lebanese Dishwasher by Sonia Saikaley, Against God by Patrick Senécal, and Immigrant Songs by Rosario D'Agostino.
Presented by Quattro Books. More info: www.supermarkettoronto.com | 416.840.0501
Toronto Jewish Film Festival
May 3 - 13 | Various venues
The Toronto Jewish Film Festival returns for its 20th year! Full schedule online April 18.
Full details: www.tjff.com
Our Jewish Community Reads!
May 10, 7 PM | Tamari Family Hall, Lipa Green Centre, 4600 Bathurst St.
New York Times best selling author Rachel Simon will speak about her new book The Story of Beautiful Girl, which explores empathy and tolerance in the form of a love story where characters with disabilities overcome significant obstacles. Wine and cheese reception to follow.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to Anna Fanizza at 416.635.2883 x5263 by April 27, 2012.
Presented by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and Itanu Toronto.
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SPECIAL OFFER FOR KOFFLER SUBSCRIBERS
Enjoy a Friday & Saturday National Post home delivery subscription for only $7.99/month.
Subscribe today and Koffler Centre for the Arts will receive $10 - sign up for a full year, and they will receive $20!
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