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SUMMARY:🎪 TAAFI 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International\, or TAAFI\, is the animation festival that welcomes a massive audience of talented professionals\, students\, studios and enthusiasts\, year after year. It is a completely volunteer-run non-profit organization that is crazy passionate about cartoons and the people who make them! \nThis year\, TAAFI has reorganized their many events into a singular multi-day festival: “TAAFI 2026: The Industry We Want To Work In” and emphasizes collaboration and community\, addressing shared challenges and exploring ways to shape a more inclusive\, sustainable\, and creative future. \nTaking place from Wednesday\, April 8th to Sunday\, April 12th\, the festival will be filled with guest speakers from across the industry including Aaron Blaise (former Disney Animation Supervisor)\, Phil Rynda (Head of Original Animation\, Pokemon)\, and John Aoshima (Director\, Ultraman: Rising) and unique panels highlighting a number of topics related to animation/VFX and more at our Industry Conference\, as well as our annual Film Festival and other special feature presentations\, where films submitted from across the world and right here in Canada are celebrated on the big screen.  \nTAAFI 2026 is the perfect opportunity for professionals\, students\, hobbyists\, or just about anyone wanting to catch up on the latest trends and industry talks\, network with fellow creatives in the field\, or kick back and have a great time at one of our various screenings! \nTickets are available now at https://aftontickets.com/taafi. We hope to see you there! Be sure to follow @thetaafi on Instagram\, Facebook\, LinkedIn\, X (formerly Twitter)\, and subscribe to their newsletter for all the latest updates. \nTAAFI 2026. One Epic Event. Film. Conference. Careers. Are You Ready? \n 
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/%f0%9f%8e%aa-taafi-2026/
LOCATION:Tiff Lightbox\, 350 King St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conventions & Expos
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SUMMARY:🎪 FAN EXPO VANCOUVER 2026
DESCRIPTION:RAID is heading out west for FAN EXPO VANCOUVER\, which runs from Saturday\, February 14th – Monday the 16th at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Our crew will be located at P33-34\, and P14 in Artist Alley. \nCreators present are: Dax Gordine\, Ramón K Pérez\, and Becka Kinzie. \nSCHEDULED PANELS & EVENTS: \nSAT\, FEB 14\, 11:45 am | THEATRE 5 • BLITZ MAGAZINE AND THE NEW INDIE FRONTIER \nIndependent comics are booming like they haven’t since the halcyon days of the 1980s underground—welcome back to the Wild West. BLITZ sits at the heart of this resurgence\, spotlighting fearless creators\, international voices\, and boundary-pushing work. Join BLITZ founder and award-winning artist Ramón Pérez\, alongside creators Emilia Strilchuk\, Dax Gordine\, and Shawn Daley\, as they carve their own paths and dig into the modern indie publishing landscape — what’s fuelling this creative explosion\, and how a new generation is keeping the DIY spirit loud\, vital\, and thriving. \n\n\nEmilia Strilchuk \n\n\nDax Gordine \n\n\nRamón Pérez \n\n\nShawn Daley \n\n\nHosted by Stephanie Gerk \nMON\, FEB 16\, 12:45 pm | THEATRE 5 • SKETCH DUEL: MAX DUNBAR VS RAMÓN PÉREZ \nFriendly\, high-energy art battles where professional comic artists draw head-to-head\, often with audience themes\, showcasing speed and creativity\, creating unique art for fans. Lucky audience members have a chance to win the art created on stage so make sure to arrive early! \n\n\nMax Dunbar \n\n\nRamón Pérez \n\n\nHosted by Anthony Ruttgaizer
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/%f0%9f%8e%aa-fan-expo-vancouver-2026/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre\, 1055 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6C0C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conventions & Expos
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SUMMARY:🖼️ RAINBOW CIRCLE
DESCRIPTION:About the Exhibition\nRAINBOW CIRCLE is an augmented reality art experience blending illustration\, animation\, and technology to bring excerpts from the forthcoming comic into physical space. Set in a not-so-distant future overrun by technology\, the story follows Rayna\, a 13-year-old misfit who loves music and exploration but struggles within a rigid\, point-based social system. After falling through a mysterious portal\, Rayna journeys across multiple dimensions in a quest for self-discovery and reconnection with nature. Through interactive engagement\, Rainbow Circle explores themes of earth stewardship\, indigenous wisdom\, and empowerment\, inviting viewers to consider how imagination and connection can challenge systems of control.. \nAbout the Artist\nCYNTHIA UNDYANTARA is a Toronto-based artist\, storyteller\, somatic healing practitioner\, and creative guide devoted to reconnecting people with their inner power. She began her career in Toronto’s animation industry before leaving traditional production environments to pursue a more expansive creative practice. Since then\, she has founded a community art space\, traveled extensively\, and studied diverse healing modalities across cultures. She is also the founder of Electric Sunshine Co.\, an art and wellness company offering workshops that support personal and collective transformation through creativity. \nADMISSION\nAccess to the RAID Gallery & Cafe is FREE. The space is open from 9am to 4pm weekly\, and 10am to 5pm on weekends.
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/%f0%9f%96%bc%ef%b8%8f-rainbow-circle/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:🖼️ EVERYDAY
DESCRIPTION:About the Exhibition\nUsing bright palettes and clean shapes\, Cristy captures ordinary moments with a mix of playfulness and honesty. Her illustrations celebrate the charm of the ordinary and the beauty in things often overlooked — a reminder that simplicity can be full of character\, and that the everyday can be surprisingly funny. \nAbout the Artist\nCristy Q is a Toronto-based illustrator who finds humour in the everyday. Her work transforms simple subjects — people\, food\, hands\, and the small objects that fill daily life — into bold\, colourful scenes that feel both familiar and a little absurd. \nexhibit launch\nJoin us at RAID Studio on March 26th from 7:00 PM to 11:30 00 PM for Everyday\, an exhibition by Toronto-based illustrator Cristy Q. Tickets available on EVENTBRITE \nADMISSION\nAccess to the RAID Gallery & Cafe is FREE. The space is open from 9am to 4pm weekly\, and 10am to 5pm on weekends.
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/everyday/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:🖼️ GLIMMERS
DESCRIPTION:About the Exhibition\nGlimmers is an intimate collection of pen-and-ink illustrations by award-winning artist Ramón Pérez\, celebrating the quiet\, luminous moments that make up a life. Through a series of elegantly rendered feminine vignettes — reading on a sun-splashed beach\, enjoying a cup of up of tea on a winter day\, or simply enjoying a glass of wine — Pérez distills the beauty found in pause\, presence\, and personal ritual. \nExecuted with his signature line work and a sensitivity to gesture and mood\, these drawings capture not grand narratives but the subtle sparks of everyday existence — the fleeting\, tender instants that reveal who we are when the world falls away. Glimmers invites viewers to slow down\, look closer\, and find resonance in the small\, soft\, universal rhythms of being. \nAbout the Artist\nRamón K Peréz is an award winning cartoonist and illustrator whose career spans nearly three decades. Known for his dynamic storytelling and expressive cartooning\, his work ranges from independent passion projects to major Marvel and DC Comics titles. \nHis Eisner and Harvey Award-winning adaptation of Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand cemented his reputation as a master of visual narrative. \nADMISSION\nAccess to the RAID Gallery & Cafe is FREE. The space is open from 9am to 4pm weekly\, and 10am to 5pm on weekends.
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/a-cotton-candy-world-the-art-of-ramon-perez/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:🪩 BLITZmas • Let's get Festive!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for RAID’s festive celebration as we toast the launch of BLITZ\, our brand-new creator-driven magazine — along with two terror-ific new releases: Blackmouth: The Witch’s Mark and Cauldron: Forbidden Appetites! \nSip on bespoke cocktails crafted by Barebones Bartending\, and indulge in new sweet and savoury creations debuting at the RAID Gallery & Café. \nCome unwind with friends\, peers\, and fellow creators who know just how wonderfully chaotic — and deeply rewarding — making comics can be. Expect good vibes\, great company\, and a soundtrack curated with care to keep the night rolling. \n🗓️  Saturday\, November 29\, 8:00 PM to midnight \n📍 RAID Gallery & Café — 1720 Queen Street West \n🥃 Bespoke Cocktails by Barebones Bartending \n💲 Event Price is $20; includes entry\, a copy of BLITZ\, and two drink tickets. \n 
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/blitzmas/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Launch Party
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SUMMARY:🤖 Collector Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Nothing says the holidays like toys scattered across the living room — and we’re here to help you relive that magic. \n  \nJoin us at RAID Gallery & Café for a full day of collectibles\, toys\, action figures\, vintage treasures\, and festive drinks inside our Parkdale space at 1720 Queen St. W. \n  \n🕙 Doors open at 10 AMBrowse vendor tables\, discover rare finds\, and connect with fellow collectors and toy enthusiasts. \n  \n🎤 Special Guest: Brian Heiler\, creator of MEGO MUSEUM and Plaid Stallions\, Brian will share insights on the toy industry\, from retro classics to modern must-haves. \n  \n💥 Bonus: Curious about the value of your old Pokémon cards? Want to know how collectors spot a grail? Get insider tips and maybe a few surprises. \n  \nSip\, shop\, and get into the holiday spirit while hunting for the toy that “got away” or the perfect gift for the collector in your life. \n  \n☕ Our café will be open with cozy drinks and festive treats for purchase. \n  \n💲 This is FREE event!
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/collector-carnival/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Life Drawing
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SUMMARY:🎨 Life Drawing • Sustained Pose
DESCRIPTION:This Life Drawing session invites you to slow down\, refine your eye\, and deepen your focus — welcome to our second Sustained Pose Night. This long-pose session emphasizes patience\, observation\, and detail. Expect extended poses designed to let you explore structure\, subtlety\, and atmosphere. \n🙋‍♀️ Feature Model : Carly Lundy \nModel Carly brings grace\, presence\, and strength to the studio. Perfect for artists looking to sharpen technique\, develop anatomy skills\, and capture nuance. \n\nWe provide paper\, charcoal\, and a backing boards.\nBring your own supplies if you prefer a canvas\, pastels\, or other materials.\n\nDoors open at 6:45 PM. Reserve your spot early to secure the discounted early-bird rate — sessions tend to fill up quickly. \nNOTE: All sketches created during RAID Life Drawing remain the property of the artists. By joining our sessions\, you agree that RAID may occasionally share images of artwork (with proper credit) to promote future events. \n📸 Photo Credit / Opposite : @darth.slr
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/life-drawing-sustained-pose/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Life Drawing
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SUMMARY:🍷 Sketch & Sip • With Joy San
DESCRIPTION:Join us this holiday season for a cozy\, creative afternoon! \n  \nWe’re hosting a festive watercolour & coloured pencils workshop with the wonderful Joy San aka @snarkytuna. Joy will guide you step by step to create your own whimsical holiday-themed illustration — the perfect way to unwind\, get inspired\, and make something special this season. \n  \n🎨 Watercolors\, colored pencils\, and paper will be provided while supplies last — but you’re welcome to bring your own supplies too. \n  \n🍷 Enjoy complimentary wine as you paint. \n  \n☕ Our café will be open with cozy drinks and festive treats for purchase. \n  \n💲 Event Price is $20 \n  \nSee you there for a bit of holiday magic ✨🖌️
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/sketch-sip/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Life Drawing
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SUMMARY:🎪 Thought Bubble 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re hopping across the pond for a fun-filled weekend at the Thought Bubble Comic Arts Festival — a celebration of comics and the creators behind them! The festival runs November 15–16 at the Harrogate Convention Centre (📍King’s Rd\, Harrogate HG1 5LA\, United Kingdom)\, and you’ll find us at Redshirt Hall\, Booth 1. \nJoining us will be members of the RAID Press team\, including Managing Editor Darcy Shea and Founder & Creator Ramón Pérez\, alongside special guests Calum Gillespie\, debuting a preview ashcan of his upcoming comic FRUIT!\, and Danesh Mohiuddin\, the creative mind behind Timeless Characters. \nSwing by our booth to pick up our latest releases — including Blackmouth: The Witch’s Mark\, Cauldron: Forbidden Appetites\, and our official magazine of independent creators; BLITZ — or discover fan favourites like the RAID Anthologies\, To Steal the Sun\, and Forest Folk!
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/thought-bubble-2025/
LOCATION:Harrogate Convention Centre\, King's Rd\, Harrogate\, HG1 5LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conventions & Expos
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SUMMARY:🖼️ Please Destroy And Rebuild With Care
DESCRIPTION:About the Artist\n\n\n\nBrennan Bova is a multi-disciplinary animation professional with over 15 years of industry experience. He has contributed to numerous shows and films as an animator\, rigger\, and designer\, in addition to creating original animated shorts. His lifelong passion for art and cartoons traces back to his childhood — eyes glued to the screen\, watching VHS tapes of his favourite animations. This exhibition marks his first solo show. \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nLink\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Exhibition\n\n\n\nPLEASE DESTROY AND REBUILD WITH CARE emerges from a period of personal hardship and deep transformation. Through intense reflection and effort\, Bova has produced some of his most experimental and emotionally resonant work to date. The collection stands as a testament to resilience\, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and the power of rebuilding — with care\, strength\, and intention.
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/please-destroy-and-rebuild-with-care/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:🎪 Fan Expo Canada
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: the RAID PRESS store and artists: Ramon Perez\, Marcus To\, Nick Kilsian\, Kyle SmithFeatured Releases: Blackmouth: The Witch’s Mark
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/fan-expo-canada-1/
LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Centre\, 255 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conventions & Expos
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SUMMARY:🖼️ Where Art Unveils The Hidden [cancelled]
DESCRIPTION:About the Artist\n\n\n\nInna Gherciu\, originally from Moldova and now based in Toronto\, has always seen the world through a unique lens. From a young age\, she found beauty and stories in the smallest details\, and photography became her way of sharing that perspective. Through her work\, she strives to capture moments that reveal life’s complexities — proving that art is more than meets the eye; it’s a key to hidden depths. \n\n\n\nDUE TO PERSONAL MATTERS THE EXHIBIT HAS BEEN CANCELED\, AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR OUR 2026 SEASON.   \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Exhibition\n\n\n\nWhere Art Unveils the Hidden is a photographic series that invites viewers to look beyond the obvious. From bold architectural compositions captured at daring angles to intimate portraits that go beneath surface appearances\, each piece encourages pause and reflection. The exhibition explores the unseen beauty in everyday life\, revealing how art can bridge the visible and the invisible in a fast-paced world.
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/where-art-unveils-the-hidden/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:🎨 Life Drawing: Fall Session Launch
DESCRIPTION:This fall we’ll be hosting our life drawing sessions every three weeks\, with a refreshed format designed to make each session more focused\, intentional\, and inspiring. \n\n\n\nEach night will highlight a unique approach to drawing\, offering variety and depth for artists of all levels: \n\n\n\n\nSustained Pose Night – long poses for deep observation and quiet focus\n\n\n\nBoudoir Gesture Night – short\, expressive poses with a moody atmosphere\n\n\n\nCostume Drawing Night – theatrical setups featuring draped and character-driven models\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a season of creativity\, exploration\, and growth — one pose at a time. \n\n\n\nOur premier Life Drawing session of the fall will feature a Sustained Pose Night with one of our favourite models! Nella brings poise\, strength\, and presence to the figure stand — perfect for extended study. You’ll warm up with short poses\, then dive into longer ones for serious anatomical and tonal work. \n\n\n\n\nWe provide paper\, charcoal\, and a backing boards.\n\n\n\nBring your own supplies if you prefer a canvas\, pastels\, or other materials.\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:45 PM. Reserve your spot early to secure the discounted early-bird rate — sessions tend to fill up quickly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS SESSION: NELLA
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/raid-life-drawing-fall-session-launch/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Life Drawing
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SUMMARY:🖼️ Toronto\, A Love/Hate Letter [extended]
DESCRIPTION:About the Artist\n\n\n\nMaurice Vellekoop is a Toronto-born illustrator and cartoonist known for his vibrant style\, sharp wit\, and personal storytelling. Since graduating from OCA (now OCADU) in 1986\, he has worked with major magazines\, ad clients\, and animated films while exhibiting internationally. His publications include Vellevision\, A Cocktail of Comics and Pictures\, and his latest work\, the graphic memoir I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together which won the 2024 Toronto Book Award. \n\n\n\nTHIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN EXTENDED – DUE TO THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITION’S CANCELLATION.  \n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Exhibition\n\n\n\nToronto\, A Love/Hate Letter takes viewers inside I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together\, Maurice Vellekoop’s most personal work to date. The exhibition explores the evolving relationship between self\, city\, and memory through intricate illustrations and layered storytelling. \n\n\n\nDrawing from his 1970s immigrant upbringing\, Vellekoop captures the insecurities\, awakenings\, and joyful moments that shaped his early years — set against the ever-changing backdrop of Toronto. More than just a setting\, the city becomes a mirror of his own evolution\, reflecting beauty\, frustration\, and contradictions. This exhibition pays tribute to the people and places that leave a mark on us\, revealing how our bond with a city can be as complex and transformative as any relationship
URL:https://www.raid.world/event/toronto-a-love-hate-letter-extended/
LOCATION:RAID Gallery & Cafe\, 1720 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M68 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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