Art of Joy Art Exhibition and Workshop Fundraiser

Come join us for a day filled with creativity and joy at the Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB) in Mississauga! This event combines an exciting art exhibition showcasing talented artists with an engaging art workshop, art vendors and a community art wall where you can unleash your inner artist. Not only will you be immersed in the beauty of art, but you will also be helping the fight against cancer. Attention: Artist, Vendors, and Volunteers please see the call for submissions, vendors and volunteers below.

This event is being held in collaboration and in support of the Cancer Research Society, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more than 80 years, the Cancer Research Society (CRS) has been one of the only Canadian philanthropic organizations entirely dedicated to funding research on all types of cancer. Since its inception, the CRS has supported thousands of researchers who have made significant advances in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. CRS has invested $423 million since 1945.

This event is the first annual Herbert HL Townsend fundraiser to raise $45,000 ($1,400 raised to date) and is being established on behalf of the late Paulette and Joseph Townsend in honour of the late Herb (pictured in the banner above), who tragically died in January 2016, eight weeks after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and 27 days before his 41st birthday. Herbert’s mother, Paulette, died the following year in October 2017 at the age of 74 of Rectal Cancer, and his brother Joe died a few years later in November 2022 at the age of 50 from extreme grief. Although Herb was the youngest, both Paulette and Joe looked up to him. He was their hero.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support local artists and make a difference in the community!

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If you can’t make, consider a direct donation or a raffle ticket

If you are unable to attend, we appreciate your support for our fundraiser through a direct donation to the Cancer Research Society on our fundraising page, Art of Joy/Art Exhibition and Workshop or through a purchase of a $5.00 raffle ticket.

Call For Art Submissions: Mississauga and local GTA-based artists

The Art Exhibit will feature 200 pieces of artwork from local artists at various stages of their careers looking for opportunities to exhibit their original 2D artwork. Artists are welcome to sell their prints. The maximum size will be 20 x 24 “, with the minimum sizes 11 x 14” or 12 x 12. “

The application fee will be $30 for the first piece of artwork submitted and $20 each for additional pieces.

Please submit your application to art@audrat.com with call for Art Submission in the subjectline. The application fee is accepted via e-transer to art@audrat.com.

· Artists will be required to submit an artist BIO and high-quality JPG images of each piece of artwork. Please label the files title_year_size_medium_artist first and last name.jpg.

· Artwork will be selected based on how well it fits the theme of the Art of Joy.

· Artists are to ensure artwork has proper hanging system (D-Rings and wire)

· Art Drop Off Installation – Saturday, August 2nd – 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

· Art De-Installation and Pick-Up Saturday, August 2nd – 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Call For Vendors: Mississauga and local GTA-based art vendors

Opportunities are available to Art vendors selling art prints and other art paraphernalia (E.g. t-shirts, mugs, etc.), as well as food and beverage vendors. A Kitchnette serving area, large fridge and freezer, microwave, kettle, coffee makers, double sink, prep area and small storage area are available.

4 ft wide x 6 ft long rectangle tables will be available at a cost of $250 per table. The tables will include two chairs.

Please submit your application to art@audrat.com and include Call for Vendors in the subject line. Fees are accepted by e-transer to art@audrat.com.

Call for Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help out with promotional materials or to provide support to attendees, exhibiting artists and vendors.

If you are a teenager looking for volunteer hours or an adult looking for something to do on a Saturday, your help is needed in welcoming visitors and providing information to assist with event setup and tear-down, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all. Please email art@audart.com to communicate your interest – please include Call for Volunteers in the email subject line.