FUTURE PROOF 2024
A Virtual Auction in Support of Open Studio
May 2 - 9, 2024
Virtual Auction Dates / Times
May 2 at 12:00 pm ET online auction launches
May 9 at 5:00 pm ET online auction closes
FUTURE PROOF will feature a selection of prints alongside a curated collection of contemporary art by artists from the Toronto arts community who support Open Studio.
Thank you to the participating artists and galleries for generously donating their artwork to support Open Studio and the future of print.
Miss your chance to bid on a work? We are happy to reach out to participating artists to find out whether further editions are available. Please get in touch with us at office@openstudio.ca or call 416-504-8238, and we would be more than happy to help!
We have more amazing art in our Open Studio Shop for you to browse and purchase.
We are thrilled to announce that FUTURE PROOF, an annual online fundraising auction supporting Open Studio, is launching May 2nd at 12:00 pm ET. The virtual auction is open for bidding until May 9th at 5:00 pm ET, so don't miss out! For updates, join our newsletter here.
The virtual auction will feature a juried selection of prints alongside a curated collection of contemporary art by artists from the Toronto arts community who support Open Studio.
Thank you to the participating artists and galleries for generously donating their artwork to support Open Studio and the future of print.
Why support FUTURE PROOF?
To assist us in planning for the future as we strive to continue providing a creative printmaking space for artists!
Open Studio is a charitable organization and an Artist-Run Centre in Toronto dedicated to contemporary printmaking. We offer inclusive and affordable printmaking facilities, programs, and services to artists and the public across Canada and beyond.
In March 2024, Open Studio launched the 'Save Open Studio' campaign, aimed at securing funds for a sustainable future. Our goal is to ensure the continuity of our unique printmaking space, serving both artists and the public. Thanks to our community’s generous support, we've raised enough funds to sustain operations until the end of June. However, we now seek further backing to plan for a stable future.
Participating in the FUTURE PROOF 2024 auction not only supports us as we prepare for anticipated renovations and our refreshed reopening in 2025 but also helps us fulfill our mission. By joining this online fundraising auction, bidders can contribute to our cause and aid artists of all backgrounds in creating prints for generations to come!
Winning bidders will have the opportunity to pick the work up in person or select shipping on checkout. Have questions? Email us at office@openstudio.ca.
ONLINE AUCTION LAUNCHES MAY 2 at 12:00 PM ET