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2012 April 5th – 9th, 2012 Click here to see more images from the event. Click here to see video of the exhibition the day after the opening event. A big thankyou to everyone who attended my solo gallery show ‘BEING’. All the hard work paid off and the event proved a hugh success, with over 120 people attending the open evening and several art pieces sold. More importantly, the gallery show helped raise awareness towards The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre and Youth Mental Health Awareness, with a portion of proceeds being donated to the organisation. Many people commented* that they really enjoyed the evening, there was a great atmosphere, thanks in part to a classy event space (Bizune), great music (DJ Flohback), and delicious food (Yorkshire Pudding & Toshi Sushi), which all came together to show my art work in the best light, so a big thankyou to everyone involved. A great milestone and start of new adventures to come. Thank you so much for everyone who came and showed support. I am so grateful and appreciative of those who were always there and helped me along the way (I can not express this enough). *”What People Are Saying”. “I wanted to follow up with you and thank you for a great night of art and conversation. It was a really spectacular event and meeting you guys was the best of all”. “I woke up thinking about the art show. It was a lovely evening and a great space. Great idea on the DJ too. It was an awesome end of week mood. Congrats to you guys for selling stuff. It’s not easy for sure. Great show!”. “I think you have lots to be proud of, Thursday’s event was a real success. I can’t wait to see the photos”. “What a great event! Certainly a fantastic turnout”. Special Thanks to: | 
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April 5th – 9th, 2012 Opening Evening: Venue: Bizune Event Gallery, Toronto: http://bizune.ca/ *Music provided by DJ Floh Back Productions* http://www.flohback.com/ Marie Tomeoki will be having her premier, solo exhibition show at the Bizune Event Gallery, Downtown Toronto, commencing with the opening evening on April 5th, 7-10pm (invite only, RSVP March 20th); open house thereafter until April 9th (inclusive). If you are interested in attending, please e-mail Marie: marie@marietomeoki.com A portion of the proceeds from art sales at this event will be donated to The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre to support children’s mental health. Donations to Hincks-Dellcrest will also be welcomed via a collection box at the event: The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre helps more than 8,000 children and families each year through a combination of prevention, treatment, research, and education activities. Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Hincks-Dellcrest is a community affiliate of the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine (Department of Psychiatry) and Faculty of Social Work. Their vision is to bring hope, optimism, and possibilities to the children and families they serve. Please take a look at their website and show your support by coming to the event: http://www.hincksdellcrest.org/ Contact me for more information. *Ozijo-sama logo to the right: © marietomeoki.com, 2012 reproduction strictly forbidden without consent from the artist Marie Tomeoki.com |
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2011 December 17th, 2011 On December 17th, 2011, The MAD Bean Coffee House (519 Eglinton Ave. West, Toronto) hosted an afternoon of art, music, poetry and spoken word performances. Art works were on display from December 2nd to 30th, featuring local artists Marie Tomeoki, S.L. Brown, Penny Knapp, Julia Van Dine, Joan McGivney and Renata Shiskova. There was a great turnout and a good afternoon was had by all; coffee, laughter, the opportunity to meet fellow creatives and view some great art works. |
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| November, 2011 Solo Gallery Exhibition Coming in 2012, watch for updates. Solo art exhibition opening. I had been planning on a solo exhibit in February but as I have started organizing there has been more interest than I had expected and I’ve realized I will need more time to set things to high standards and make the most of the gallery event. So the date has been changed to April: Click for more information. I am currently updating the HTML website: www.marietomeoki.com I am also now on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/BeingMarieT I have also been coordinating with the owners at Bizune, an amazing space: http://bizune.ca/ who have been ever so gracious. I am also planning and collaborating with many others, please stay tuned for updates. This will be a bit of a different solo art exhibition experience as I am breaking rigid boundaries of creative communities, bringing together those who would usually not be interacting. Opening and broadening the perspectives of art from various angles!I have a very clear vision, and believe it is crucial to share the experience with everyone. I am so excited I can’t contain my enthusiasm. *BIG SMILE* Here is a peak into something little that I am working on for the exhibit, but much more to come!!! |
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September, 2011 I got word recently that the winning stamp for the mental health awareness stamp competition will be out on September 6th. Although I did not win the main stamp design, all of the the finalists designs were printed on the outer booklet and annual Canada Post stamp magazine (see images to right). Also I have decided to donate the money won from being a finalist in the competition towards the Eating Disorders Clinic here in Toronto. |
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Thank you again for those who supported and voted for my stamp design (right): |
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