VISUAL ARTS
THE ART OF CARNIVAL is a unique opportunity to view artwork by Kenrick Ayow, Rosslyn Berot-Burns, Daryl Chang, Georgia Fullerton, Ian Grant and Jennylynd James, all artists of Caribbean descent. This exhibit reflects the multifaceted Caribbean culture in Toronto and will encourage dialogue while celebrating the importance of our creative artists. A Different Booklist (779 Bathurst St., 416538-0889). Until Aug. 9.
COLLECTIVELY INSPIRED Etobicoke Quilters Guild, Humber Valley Art Club, Etobicoke Handweavers and Spinners, Etobicoke Rugcrafters, Etobicoke Art Group and Calligraphic Arts Guild of Toronto members have banded together to create this exhibit. Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery (399 the West Mall, Etobicoke, 416-394-8628). Until Aug. 9.
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the beautiful, innovative art of a trailblazing figure in American modernism. Making its only stop in North America, this exhibit features more than 80 works of art capturing the essence of O’Keeffe’s deeply personal connection to the landscape, architecture and nature that inspired her iconic style. Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. W., 877-225-4246). Until Sunday.
I LOVE CANADA 150 includes encaustic, acrylic, oil, glass sculptures and photography from Canadian artists who were either born here or immigrated here. Joining to celebrate all things Canadian is landscape artist Lee Munn, photographer and filmmaker Robert Wertheimer, portrait artist Lola Kerecki, Al Runt and many more. Stockyards Gallery (1611 Dupont St., 416-903-0117). Until Monday.
INDIGENOUS CHANGEMAKERS include artists Barry Ace, Michael Belmore, Robert Davidson, Robert Houle, Norval Morrisseau, Jane Ash Poitras and Joseph M Sanchez. Join as seven remarkable Indigenous artists who have all made an enduring impact on the Canadian art scene are celebrated. Kinsman Robinson Galleries (108 Cumberland St., 416-9642374). Until Saturday.
JES SACHSE: FOUND explores questions of what it means to contribute to a neighbourhood as a second-generation settler immigrant, along with themes of language translation, signage, disability and home. Jes is the first artist-in-residence as part of the inaugural Parkdale Artist Residency. She is an artist, writer and performer whose work focuses on disability culture in ways that refuse to reduce or bracket out the messy complexities of difference. The Public (58 Lansdowne Ave., 647-4777474). Until Monday.
RACHEAL MCCAIG: I REMEMBER: VIMY 100 This exhibit is the result of the reflections of photojournalist Racheal McCaig on the magnificence of a monument commemorating the Battle of Vimy Ridge: an affirmation of a young country that has now reached adulthood and a decisive moment in Canada’s history. Pierre Leon Gallery (24 Spadina Rd., 416-922-2014, ext. 37). Until Monday.
SARAH CARLSON: SOJOURN The paintings in this exhibit are a pictorial mix of figuration and abstraction inspired by recent travels within Canadian wild spaces. Completing artist residencies in both Algonquin Provincial Park and the remote Yukon wilderness in 2016, Carlson responds to her surroundings by embodying the idea of the nomad or visitor. Along with recurring motifs around migration and movement, the primary theme is an examination of the complex and mediated relationships between humans and nature. Steam Whistle Brewing (255 Bremner Blvd., 416-362-2337). Until Saturday.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: ABSURD PAINTINGS BY STEPHANIE AVERY is the Toronto premiere of Stephanie’s hilarious and poignant ad hack painting series. Painting directly on magazine ads, Stephanie’s strange additions disrupt their original narratives to create an absurd and delightful mockery of consumer culture. Don’t miss the reception today from 7-11 p.m., with refreshments provided. White House Studio Project (277.5 Augusta Ave., The other white house. wordpress.com). Until Sunday.
THAT NIGHT IN TORONTO is a group exhibition curated by Danielle Krysa of The Jealous Curator art blog. Ten contemporary Canadian artists will be paying tribute to Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip. Each artist has chosen a few lyrics from a Tragically Hip song and will be interpreting those words in their own way. Twenty per cent of sales will be donated to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research. Mayberry Fine Art (324 Dundas St. W., 416-923-9275). Until Monday.