Painting Workshop with Tristan McTague
June 5 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
UTM Office of Indigenous Initiatives, in partnership with the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office and UTM Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, invites members of the UTM community to a painting workshop with Anishinaabe artist Tristan McTague.
Due to space restrictions within the teaching lodge, attendance will be capped at 20 people on a first come, first served basis. All other registrants will be placed on a waitlist. Your spot will be confirmed via email. Indigenous staff, faculty, librarians, and students will be prioritized.
When:
- Wednesday, June 5th
- 12:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Where:
Tipi and Teaching Lodge, Located down Principal’s Road (next to pond) off Outer Circle, across the road from UTM North Building. Be mindful that location can change depending on weather. Participants will be emailed regarding the final location for the workshop. Please note that the lodge is an outdoor location, and depending on weather can be warm. Please dress accordingly.
About the Facilitator:
Tristan McTague is an emerging Anishinaabe artist, curator and educator from Whitefish River First Nations, he grew up and is located in the city of Toronto, Ontario. His practice predominately focuses on large scale acrylic and oil paintings tackling a variety of themes. Inspired by; the macabre, his sexuality and culture Tristan’s work tends to float around depicting these subjects, wanting to bring forth discussion in his work, transgressive aspects are often the focal point. Tristan is currently enrolled in a Bachelors of Fine Art of Drawing and Painting with a minor of Art History at OCAD University; he is expected to graduate in 2025.
Everyone will be learning the technique that Tristen uses to paint the lovely strawberries depicted in the background image (https://tristanmctague.format.com/loving-berries#0). Be prepared for a relaxing afternoon spent outside painting in the lodge. Light refreshments will be provided.
Tristan’s website: https://tristanmctague.format.com/
Please note, the UTM Indigenous Centre will send a confirmation email to confirm your registration.
If you require accommodation(s) to attend this in-person event, please email faith.desmoulin@utoronto.ca
Are you planning an Indigenous event?
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