2010: Exhibition at the Martha Street Studio/Manitoba Printmakers’ Association, Winnipeg
It's here! I hope to see you at the opening on May 13:
SOLO SHOW OF RECENT PHOTOWORKS BY DAVID FIRMAN
Martha Street Gallery, 11 Martha Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
May 13 to June 25, 2010
Opening May 13, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
For more information, visit: http://www.printmakers.mb.ca/gallery.html
March 6, 2010: Group Show During the CONTACT Photography Festival at The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto
If you are in Toronto on May 6, 2010, drop by The Elaine Fleck Gallery between 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm for the opening of a group show of photographers from across North America...including yours truly! This show is an official venue of the annual CONTACT Photography Festival.
For more information , visit http://elainefleckgallery.com/
March 4-7, 2010: Exhibition and Sale at The Artist Project, Toronto
If you are in Toronto on March 4-7, 2010, drop by my installation at The Artist Project. Framed work from my Walk project will be on display and available for purchase. Here are the details:
The Artist Project is a meeting ground for artists, collectors and art enthusiasts. View and purchase original art from over 175 carefully juried contemporary artists and enjoy an eclectic program of talks, special features and art installations. Whether you are a first time buyer or seasoned collector, this four day art fair is a rare opportunity to meet and purchase directly from independent artists.
“The Artist Project is to the gallery what the farmers’ market is to the grocery store – an art show with soul.” (National Post, Feb.28, 2009)
Queen Elizabeth Building
March 4 – 7, 2010
Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Thursday 7 – 10pm (Opening Night Preview Party)
Friday 12 – 9pm
Saturday 11am – 9pm
Sunday 11am – 6pm
For more information, visit http://www.theartistprojecttoronto.com
October 3, 2009: Work in group show at The Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto
I will have a piece from the Walk Project in a group show at The Elaine Fleck Gallery at 888 Queen Street West, Toronto. The opening is on October 3, 2009, 7 pm to dawn, which coincides with Nuit Blanche in Toronto. A catalogue of the show will also be launched at the opening. I plan to be there so I hope you are able to drop by and say hello! The show will run to the end of October.
August 15, 2009: Work in Square Foot Show at AWOL Gallery, Toronto
I will have three framed photographs, each 12' x 12", in the 7th annual Square Foot Show at the AWLOL Gallery at 100A Ossington Ave., Toronto (that's just off Queen Street West. The show runs August 15-September 6, 2009 and there is an opening reception on September 15, 7pm. All work is priced at $200...a great deal! For more information, visit the AWOL website at awolgallery.com.
August 13, 2009: Work in re:Place Show, Georgia College and State University
One of my Walk books, Walk 3, will be part of a curated group exhibition, entitled re:Place at Georgia College and State University, August 13-August 27. The University is in Milledgeville, Georgia. If you are in the neighbourhood, by all means drop by a check it out!.
March 31, 2009: Walk_Sketch pictures published in Geez magazine
Five images from the Wal_Sketch series have been reproduced in the Spring 2009 (Issue 13) of Geez magazine. More about Geez magazine can be found at www.geezmagazine.org.
March 20, 2009: See Walk pictures at In2Art Gallery, Oakville Ontario.
If you are in Oakville Ontario, drop by In2Art Gallery at 136 Church Street, Oakville, Ontario to see selected framed pictures from my Walk_Bookprint series. For more informtion, visit the gallery website at in2artgallery.com. Ther is currently a link to my work on the gallery home page.
March 5-8, 2009: Exhibition and Sale at The Artist Project, Toronto
If you are in Toronto on March 5-8, 2009, drop by my installation at The Artist Project. Framed work from my Walk project will be on display and available for purchase. Here are the details:
“The Artist Project Toronto returns to the historic Liberty Grand for its second annual exhibition and sale of contemporary fine art. Discover the work of over 125 of the best juried independent artists. Whether you are a first time buyer or a seasoned collector, this four day art fair is a rare opportunity to meet and purchase directly from both established and emerging artists.”
The Liberty Grand
March 5 – 8, 2009
25 British Columbia Road, Exhibition Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6K 3C3
Thursday 7 – 10pm (Opening Night Preview Party)
Friday 11am – 8pm
Saturday 11am – 8pm
Sunday 11am – 6pm
For more information, visit http://www.theartistprojecttoronto.com
February 25, 2009: Work selected for a public art installation in Winnipeg, Manitoba
One of my images, “Shall We Dance? (Sterling Building)” was selected for a prominent skywalk crossing Portage Avenue. The mural, which measures 91” high x 281” long, is translucent and can be viewed while walking down Portage Avenue or while walking through the skywalk system. This series was specifically created for a juried public art competition in Winnipeg, Manitoba entitled “Give Portage a Shot” and sponsored by the Downtown BIZ, the Winnipeg Arts Council,, the Winnipeg Parking Authority and the FWS Group of Companies. Pictures of the installation and the five images created for the competition can be seen in the Public Art section of The Walk Project Gallery.
July, 2008: Work from the Walk project appears in BlackFlash magazine
A colour print from the Walk project appeared in BlackFlash: Lens Site Scene, Issue 25.3 (Spring 2008). The image received an Honourable Mentions in the magazine’s 2008 Moving and Still Image juried competition (one winner and three honorable mentions awarded in the Still category).
December 7, 2005: Winner, Black and White Spider Awards
LONDON (December 7, 2005) – Fine Art Photographer David Firman of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada was presented with the 2006 Black and White Spider Awards Honor of Distinction in the category of Fine Art at a prestigious live online Awards Ceremony presented by Black and White Spider Awards to recognize excellence in black and white photography. The winning photograph is "Freeride Bike Trail 2, St. Boniface" one of the Sketches from The WALK Project.
View the complete Press Release (pdf)
November 8, 2005: David Firman Awarded Manitoba Arts Council Grant
On November 8, 2005, I was awarded a $4,000.00 Creation/Production Visual Arts B Grant to assist in the creation of four artist's books (from the Walk_Journeys series) and a portfolio of monochrome prints (from the Walk_Sketch series). Manitoba Arts Council Grants are peer-juried. This is the first arts grant I have applied for in my arts career. However, The WALK Project will be financially demanding and the assistance provided by the Manitoba Arts Council is very important to the develpoment of this project.
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