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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:🎪 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:🍷 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:🎨 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:🤖 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:🪩 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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