Artist Talk at Red Head Gallery. Photo credit: Sue Bracken
Three artist pioneers in the artist-led community come together for a casual conversation reflecting on their experience and looking at the future of artist empowered events: Lisa Neighbour, a founding member of Red Head Gallery and along with Carlo Cesta, they run “Beauty Supply” in their home – an “ad hoc” community gallery; Richard Mongiat, a founding member of LOOP gallery and a co-director of Collective City – a digital archive of artist-led activity in Toronto; with David McClyment interviewing them. McClyment is a current member of Red Head, and whose show, “then, there’s this…” will be on display in the gallery. Saturday, September 20, 3 to 4 pm. FREE.
Any artist who has ever been frustrated by the lack of opportunity for their artwork will want to be part of this.
Part of the ongoing celebrations in 2025 to mark Red Head Gallery’s 35th anniversary
What’s so important about “artist-led?” McClyment says:
“My compulsion to draw has never been about making money or attracting personal attention. Both come and go. So, what is important? It’s getting my hands dirty. That makes me happy. Nor am I particularly good at doing what someone else – like a dealer, curator or buyer- tells me to do. “Artist-empowered” just feels right. I started my exhibiting career with a Toronto co-op, Workscene, now gone. In becoming a recent member of Red Head Gallery I feel like I have come home.”