He used to be a prolific tagger ticking off the people living in The Beach. Cruz1 has come a long way from the days of doing graffiti in the sewers of his old neighborhood. MORE
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The City of Toronto has come up with one of the most progressive graffiti management plans in the country if not the world. After a very successfull & inclusive consultation process the plan was born. Artists have dedicated areas and they do not need the permission of the city to put up art. Has an 'Art Mayor' been born? MORE
Elicser's Art Tells a Story
Elicser Elliot is an established street artist. His work adorns a number of walls and canvasses. He is sought after by public and private organizations for his work regularly receiving commissions to create. MORE
Award Winning Mexican Artist to Show
Andre Castro is a multiple award winning Mexican artist. He works as a graphic designer, illustrator and psychedelic artist who has won the readers choice award from NOW Magazine and was a finalist at the Corona Capital Art Contest 2010. MORE
Middle East-West Fusion
Batya Cavens hails from Tel Aviv but now lives in Canada. She grew-up around diverse cultures and continues to be influenced by them in her work. Batya works in a number of mediums including clothes & home furnishings. MORE
Under 21 Winners
Ludzer Vandermolen will be mentoring the winners of the '21 and under' category of the 'Street Art Showcase 2011'. He has been commissioned for work in the Olympics, Canadian Museum of Civilization, internationally and many others. MORE
Spotlight
What is Street Art Showcase?
'Street Art Showcase' is a registered non-profit orgnaization to provide artists with the largest canvasses - the city's office towers - to digitally project their work. It is complemented by an all day 'Festival of Street Artists' where artists can meet the public and sell their work with no fees charged to them. MORE
Street Art Showcase 2011 High Lights
Street Art Showcase 2011 took place on September 24th with over 2,200 people making there way through the inaugural all day event. It culminated with artists works being projected onto a building in the Entertainment District. MORE
Audience Give '2' Thumbs Up.
Street Art Showcase produces productions celebrating street art and the artists to help disspell preconceptions that are too often inaccurate. MORE
What's Up
Media Comes Out
The media came out and covered the inaugural year of Street Art Showcase from the CBC, Global, BlogTO, The Globe & Mail, not to mention the university papers. Here is an article from The Toronto Star. MORE
City & Artists Praise SAS
On Friday, September 9th, 2011 'Street Art Showcase 2011' had its press conference at Toronto City Hall. City officials and street artists came together to commend each other. MORE
Street Art Showcase 2012
In 2012 Street Art Showcase is getting bigger. It will be presenting its show at a number of venues and festivals throughout the year including its own in August. More interactive participation by the audience and a phenomenal 3D projection on buildings throughout Toronto. MORE
Programming Element
Street Art Showcase is calling on people everywhere to submit their ideas on what they would like to see in 2012. You can suggest artists, musicians, performing arts and locations for Street Art Showcase to come and bring its programming. MORE
Submit Your Art!
In 2012 Street Art Showcase will take place at a number of venues on different dates starting in March. Your art can be shown in a variety of festivals including Street Art Showcase in August. Selected artists will be invited to do paid demonstrations & workshops. MORE
