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12/08/2012

You will be well rewarded for the three minutes invested to read this perfect metaphor that slipped out of the art circus in Miami this week.

http://blogs.artinfo.com/artintheair/2012/12/07/artist-expulsed-from-art-basel-miami-beach-for-peaceful-anti-homelessness-demonstration/

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12/02/2012

The Ministry sends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Arnaud Maggs, one of Canada's great photographers, who died a couple weeks ago at the ripe age of 86.

http://ministryofartisticaffairs.com/blog/rip-a-tribute-to-arnaud-maggs/

12/01/2012

NY Times, always the first to arrive early for the party...check out some of their hotlist high art and fashion where-to-be's for this coming week.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/fashion/at-art-basel-miami-beach-partying-is-an-art-too-the-buzz.html

Ten of the most talked-about events in the bacchanal known as Art Basel Miami Beach, which opens this week.

11/27/2012

Culture critic Rachel Farquharson offers a smart farewell to Christian Marclay's The Clock and the National Ballet of Canada's Alice in Wonderland, on The Ministry's blog today.

http://ministryofartisticaffairs.com/blog/case-study-alice-meets-the-clock/

11/19/2012

Going to Miami ? Art | Basel Miami Dec 6 - 9 2012

http://miamibeach.artbasel.com/go/id/ss/

Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas.

11/13/2012

MOAA Members, don't forget about tomorrows intimate event with hosts Luke Painter and Faith La Rocque. Limited attendance, please RSVP ASAP. See you soon.

Its not too late if you are not a member, see website for details on how to join.

Studio: Luke Painter and Faith La Rocque
November 14th, 2012 7:00pm - November 14th, 2012 9:00pm
Members of The Ministry are invited to spend the evening at the studios of Toronto-based artists (and spouses) Luke Painter and Faith La Rocque.

11/13/2012

Ministry members were invited to tour Toronto’s Paul Petro gallery for a private viewing of the work of FASTWURMS and Sandy Plotnikoff, led by gallery owner Paul Petro.

The Ministry of Artistic Affairs provides a unique insight into the art market by curating a series of informative and interactive events exploring multiple facets of the art scene. Members access a program of events that include studio visits with rising and established local artists, intimate visits with notable collectors, exclusive gallery exhibition previews, film screenings, talks and panel discussions with published art thinkers, and group art fair excursions. Learn more about membership at http://ministryofartisticaffairs.com/membership.html

11/12/2012

Today we offer one Toronto critic Rachel Farquharson's review of some of this season's best art exhibitions in New York City, pre-devastation wrought by Sandy.

http://ministryofartisticaffairs.com/blog/exhibition-chelsea-lately/

11/09/2012

Geoff McFetridge at COOPER COLE gallery in Toronto opens tonight!

Cooper Cole Gallery is Toronto's premier location for contemporary artwork from the worlds most cutting edge emerging and mid career artists.

11/08/2012

Many thanks to all our members who came out for the Paul Petro Contemporary Art event. Applause to Paul Petro and Sandy Plotnikoff for a great tour and intimate presentation of the exhibition and show.

Our next event...

Studio: Luke Painter and Faith La Rocque
November 14th, 2012 7:00pm - November 14th, 2012 9:00pm

Members of The Ministry are invited to spend the evening at the studios of Toronto-based artists (and spouses) Luke Painter and Faith La Rocque.

Upcoming events on the website for more details and RSVP. Limited attendance, get your spot early. See you soon.

11/07/2012

Our next event is happening this evening at Paul Petro Contemporary Art in Toronto. Join us for a tour of FASTWURMS latest exhibition and a talk with artist Sandy Plotnikoff about his current show. If you are not already a member please email [email protected] for more details.

Join the Ministry for an intimate introduction and tour of two current exhibitions by artists FASTWURMS & Sandy Plotnikoff led by gallerist Paul Petro.

11/06/2012

Big night for our friends south of the border, how Art and Politics are mingling tonight in NYC...

http://blogs.artinfo.com/artintheair/2012/11/06/arty-election-parties-watch-the-results-roll-in-at-galleries-in-the-lower-east-side-and-brooklyn/

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