• April 8th - 10th
  • Arta Gallery
  • The Distillery District
  • 55 Mill Street
  • Suite 102, Bldg. 9
  • Toronto, Ontario

What is new media?

  • + The cutting-edge practice of the 21st Century
  • + Where contemporary art and future innovations merge
  • + Transforms our relationship to all forms of media
  • + Creates new experiences through interactivity and immersion
  • + A range of mediums that explore perception and critical issues
  • + New tools for representation, communication and networking
  • + Changing visual culture
2010 New Media Exhibition
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What is META?

META 2010: New Media Exhibition showcases the thesis works of students graduating from the New Media program of the School of Image Arts at Ryerson University. This annual exhibition was established in 2006 in order to provide graduating New Media students with the opportunity to present their thesis projects to both the Ryerson community and the general public. Throughout their final academic year, New Media students have been working hard in order to execute and complete their thesis projects.


The resulting art works reflect the cumulative knowledge gained during each student’s four years of intensive artistic training in the New Media program. Through META students gain experience exhibiting in the public realm and are afforded an opportunity to engage the world beyond our immediate community at Ryerson University.


From April 8th - 11th at Arta Gallery, student work of the highest caliber will show the public some of the artistic possibilities of recent technological advances and provide visitors with a unique and unforgettable experience.

 
 

New Media artists blur the boundaries between interactivity and immersion

The works that are to be exhibited in the show are handpicked by a professional panel of jurors and faculty to ensure the most polished and conceptually strong pieces are admitted. This section will be updated soon with the profiles and statements of those pieces that are accepted.

 
 

The show lives on through the process of archiving the present for the future

A massive amount of documentation will occur during the show and will be put on display here for all to see. Expect this section to be overflowing with photographs, writing, and video shortly after the conclusion of the exhibition.

 
 

We are proud to be exhibiting in Arta Gallery at the historic Distillery District

Address


  • 55 Mill Street
  • Suite 102, Bldg. 9
  • Toronto, ON

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Additional Info



The Gallery


Arta Gallery is one of Toronto's most prominent contemporary art spaces that features both Canadian and International artworks. Situated in the Distillery District, Arta Gallery is a professional commercial arts venue that has been serving artists and collectors since its establishment in 2003.


Arta Gallery is directed by Fay Athari and has recently completed renovations. This historic and prestigious venue will host META 2010: New Media Exhibition from April 8th to 11th.

The Space


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Innovation towards new enriched experiences is what we strive to create

Summary


From April 8th to the 11th META will bring innovation and experimentation to the Distillery District. Held at Arta Gallery, META 2010: New Media Exhibition will feature student work of the highest caliber from those graduating from the New Media program at Ryerson University.


Artworks exhibited in META draw on a wide range of mediums - including; game design, data visualization, interactivity, kinetic and sound installation, video, and performance - in order to explore image history, perception, critical issues relating to the social and natural environment, as well as the possibility of establishing rapport with entities of our own making.

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It has been a distinct pleasure working with the wonderful organizations listed here

Sponsors


  • General Electric
  • Arta Gallery
  • ClearChannel
  • Akimbo
  • Discrete Media
  • Mill St. Brewery
  • Supermarket


Donations


  • PFACS
  • Ryerson Student Union
  • Lebanese Insurance Co.
  • Soma Chocolatemaker
  • JKatering
  • Rabba Fine Foods
  • The Revolvers
  • Parks n Rec
  • Livin' Art
  • Kind Heights

META would not have been possible without the generous support from our sponsors and in-kind donations. From all of us involved with the show, thank you for making our exhibition a reality!