Garden Pavilion by Paul Raff

Paul Raff is an architect, visual artist, and visionary thinker. His studio employs experts in architecture, development strategy, landscape, and interior design. From small house additions and pavilions to large international scale developments, the studio works closely with clients creating projects where art becomes life. Click here to learn more about Paul Raff's latest work.

The Plein Air Garden Concerts are held in the Pavilion of the Sky, designed by Paul Raff and built by Sasquatch at the Artists' Garden Cooperative.

Plein Air Concert Dates 2009

I'm pleased to advise you of reserved concert dates with Plein Air Concerts.

As in years past, I've tried to combine performers who know our venue with some newcomers.

A short 'sampler' performance at our Launch Party, Tuesday, June 23rd, from 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Those who have indicated their availability for June 23rd are:
5:00pm the CHOIRGIRLZ
5:30pm Steve Raiken
6:00pm Coleman Tinsley
6:30 pm junctQin
7:00pm TBA


PLEIN AIR CONCERTS '09
Located at: the garden and pavilion, 345 Balliol St., Toronto, M4S 1E1

Seats are $10 on performance date. Season pass costs $50 (for six concerts).

Time: Wednesday evenings, July and August, from 7:30 – 9:00 pm.

For reservations and season tickets contact:
Susan Brown, Project manager, 416 487 0705 fax 417 487 2917

Summer Schedule, 2009:

Wed. July 1
CHOIRGIRLZ

Wed. July 8
Coleman Tinsley

Wed. July 15
Steve Raiken

Wed. July 22
junctQuin Keyboard Collective

Wed. July 29
Taffanel Wind Ensemble

Wed. Aug. 5
Margot Roi

Wed. Aug. 12
TBA

Location & Directions

Please use the map above as a guide to travel to the Artists' Garden Cooperative and Plein Air Garden Concerts. Click on the map to launch Google Maps for an interactive guide.

9th Annual Launch Party!

You are invited to join the 9th Annual Artists' Garden Cooperative Launch Party on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 - TIME: 4:30 - 7:30 pm.

Meet the workshop leaders, view the garden, tea house, and studio, sample music performances. Many thanks to all who attended last year's Launch Party.

For location and driving directions, please click here to launch google maps. We have marked our location on the map for your convenience.

Activity Calendar (PDF) & Workshop Registration Form

We are looking forward to another exciting summer of creative workshops and revitalizing garden concerts!

Our activity calendar is now available for download. Please click here to download the AGC Activity Calendar in PDF format.

The PDF includes a schedule and description of all the workshops as well as a schedule of concerts being held at the garden's tea house in July & August.

The registration form can be found on the last page of the PDF. Please review the terms and conditions within the PDF before submitting your registration application.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Susan Brown, Registrar:

Email: admin@artistsgardencoop.com
Tel: (416) 487-0705
Fax: (416) 487-2917

Workshop Proposal Form 2009

You are invited to help create the Artists' Garden Cooperative Active Education In The Arts, 2009 community arts conference project program in July and August.

Special Features for Artists/Educators
- cost effective promotion and marketing of you and your work
- free workshop instruction space in prime downtown location
- expert administration and registrar service
- internet presence through the Artists' Garden portal and home page
- professional development support
- small group instruction
- limited time commitment for maximum reward

The Participant Profile
Your target demographic is professional women, aged 30-55 and youth aged 11-17. Our learners enjoy hands-on approaches to learning; are individuals who prefer working and learning in small groups; feel comfortable in an informal setting; prefer short term productive activities.

Workshop/Seminar Format
Your short term activities should provide a complete experience for 4-8 learners. Note: These are standalone workshops not a course. Options include:

1/2 day workshops - 3hrs
(9:30am - 12:30pm) or (1:30pm - 4:30pm) or (6:30pm - 9:30pm)
Honorarium - $100

Full day workshops - 6hrs
9:30am - 4:30pm with lunch break
Honorarium - $200

Instructors and presenters whose workshops or seminars are included in the conference program must be professional artists or artist/educators. Experience in the Ontario Arts Council Artist in Education program would be an asset.

Proposal forms should be returned, signed and complete, to:
Susan Brown
The Artists' Garden Cooperative
345 Balliol St.,
Toronto, ON M4S 1E1

OR by fax to:
Susan Brown, Project Manager
The Artists' Garden Cooperative
(416) 487-2917

Click here to download the Workshop Proposal Form (PDF format)
Deadline for Workshop Proposals: April 24, 2009.

Performers' Proposal Form 2009

Are you a musician and are interested in performing at the Plein Air garden concerts series? You are invited to become part of an exciting new summer concert series!

Special Features for Musicians
- cost effective promotion and marketing of you and your work
- free performance space in prime downtown location
- expert administration and registrar service
- internet presence through the Artists' Garden portal and home page
- professional development support
- intimate, smoke-free venue
- limited time commitment for maximum reward

Musicians or groups who are included in the garden concert program must be professional musician or music educators.

Proposal forms and music samples should be returned
(forms signed and complete) to:
Susan Brown
The Artists' Garden Cooperative
345 Balliol St.,
Toronto, ON M4S 1E1

OR fax forms to:
Susan Brown, Project Manager
The Artists' Garden Cooperative
(416) 487-2917

Click here to download the Performers' Proposal Form (PDF format)
Deadline for Musician Proposals: April 20, 2009.