“Being Scene” is an annual juried exhibition of recent artwork by Workman Arts members and individuals who have accessed the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) services in their lives.
Over 20 years ago, “Being Scene” started in the hallways of Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and has gone on to become a highlight event within Toronto’s arts community. Previous venues include The Gladstone Hotel and Toronto Media Arts Centre (TMAC).
This year, the “Being Scene” exhibition will be held at two locations: Remote Gallery, opening Thursday, March 28, and Workman Arts’ offsite location at Artscape Youngplace, opening Friday, April 5. These springtime exhibitions will display over thirty juried artworks selected by Aidan Cowling (The Blackwood Gallery), Heidi Persaud (Tangled Art + Disability), and Jesse King (Art Gallery of Ontario).
Additionally, within the juried exhibition, there will be five commissioned artworks by individuals within the Workman Arts community whose specialty is not visual art. These commissioned artworks, abstract and representation, articulate a version of the self they wish people knew. Together, both juried and commissioned artworks make up an exhibition that expresses the authentic connection between getting to know oneself and the production of art.
The “Being Scene”: Annual Juried Exhibition serves as a platform to showcase the rich and varied talent within the Workman Arts community. We aim to continue brightening the city with our diverse and inclusive exhibition. This annual event is a celebration of creativity that contributes to and fosters a sense of belonging within the broader cultural landscape.