Before you get lost in the debauchery of TIFF 2012 festivities, do something legitimately classy. Introducing The Grange Prize 2012, this exhibition is hosted at the Art Gallery of Ontario and launches with a party mashup this Wednesday. It is the only major Canadian art prize whose winner is chosen by public vote, and we suspect the chances are high that some celebs will be there. After all, celebs are like every out-of-towner; they want the local experience.
Join the four shortlisted artists and jurors Sophie Hackett, Sara Knelman, and Charlotte Cotton for a celebration launching The Grange Prize 2012 exhibition at the AGO. Curated by Sophie Hackett, lead juror and assistant curator of photography at the AGO, the exhibition, which runs Sept 5. 2012 to Jan. 6, 2013, will feature works from all four finalists. Featuring a set by DJ Jaime Sin, video content, a cash bar, and presentations by each of the jurors, the launch is free to the public.
Online voting begins today at www.thegrangeprize.com and is open until 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2012
