https://ecru.club Ecru Sun, 26 May 2024 19:43:53 +0000 https://ecru.club en https://ecru.club/Top-Text Sun, 26 Sep 2021 14:53:06 +0000 Ecru https://ecru.club/Top-Text UPCOMING PROGRAMMING ︎Summer Saturdays August 2, 2025 August 9, 2025 August 23, 2025 August 30, 2025 September 6, 2025 September 13, 2025 September 20, 2025 September 27, 202512:00 - 2:00 p.m. EDT 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. EDTYZD Toronto 34 Hanover Road Free with RSVP Buzz &amp; Build Hand-rolled Beeswax CandlesAugust 2, 2025 Bamboo Bee HotelsAugust 9, 2025  Natural Dyeing&nbsp;August 23, 2025 Natural Ink WatercoloursAugust 30, 2025 Create with Nature Cyanotype SunprintingSeptember 6, 2025 Natural Skincare September 13, 2025 Paper Pulp PaintingSeptember 20, 2025 Fabric FlowersSeptember 27, 2025 <img width="1080" height="1350" width_o="1080" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3f225c56d6bad683ebe3fa26d733f5fe46256800672f1036b046585fc27d309b/SS---Aug.png" data-mid="236848911" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3f225c56d6bad683ebe3fa26d733f5fe46256800672f1036b046585fc27d309b/SS---Aug.png" /> For updates: @ecru.club ABOUT ECRU We are a grassroots initiative supporting emerging creatives, founded by self-taught and self-employed photographers and directors. We recognize the financial, institutional, and cultural barriers of breaking into creative industries because we’ve experienced it firsthand. We know that formal training is not the only indicator of experience and talent. We understand that representation in casting talent but not in decision-making roles and crew is merely tokenism. We have had enough of “listening and learning” and want to see actionable change. We believe in connection and community over competition. ALL PROGRAMMING ︎Ideas From I — Round 3August 2023 ︎Ideas From I — Round 2August 2022 ︎Ideas From I — Round 1August 2021 ︎Ask an Art Director w/ Danielle SayerMay 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. EDT Online ︎Ask an Art Director w/ Fiorella Martinez April 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. EDT Online ︎Ask an Art Director w/ Jeremy LeungMarch 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. EDT Online ︎ VIEW ALL ︎Nature in Action at YZDJuly 26/27, 2025 Biodegradable Birdfeeders July 19, 2025 Birdhouse Making July 12, 025 Biodegradable Planters July 5, 2025 Seed Bombs ︎Weekends at YDZDecember 8, 2024 Collage and Visionboarding November 17, 2024 Decoupage Image TransfersOctober 27, 2024 Pressed Botanial ArtSeptember 29, 2024 Cyanotype and Sunprinting ︎Capturing RavinesOctober 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Taylor Creek Park, Toronto ︎Building Your Creative IdentityOctober 26, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Art Starts, Toronto ︎Outreach for Grassroots Arts Organisers: Finding Resourceful Ways to Reach ParticipantsJune 4, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. EDT Online ︎Concept to Outline: Fundamentals of Story Structure in FilmMay 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Brampton Arts Organization, Brampton ︎Collage and VisionboardingFeb 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EDT SKETCH Working Arts, Toronto ︎Sunprint in the ParkSept 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. EDT Withrow Park, Toronto ︎Pitch ReviewApril 8, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. EDT Recess Communtiy, Toronto A Year of AbundanceFeb 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. EDT Online https://ecru.club/About Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:42:03 +0000 Ecru https://ecru.club/About ABOUT ECRU We are a grassroots initiative supporting emerging creatives, founded by self-taught and self-employed photographers and directors. We recognize the financial, institutional, and cultural barriers of breaking into creative industries because we’ve experienced it firsthand. We know that formal training is not the only indicator of experience and talent. We understand that representation in casting talent but not in decision-making roles and crew is merely tokenism. We have had enough of “listening and learning” and want to see actionable change. We believe in connection and community over competition @ecru.club FOUNDERS PAM LAU pamlau.com @pamelaloud JIMMY VI jimmyvi.com @jimmyvi FUNDING 2024 Park People Helping Hands 2023Park PeopleArtReach 2022ArtReach 2021ArtReach https://ecru.club/Programming Sun, 26 Sep 2021 18:32:26 +0000 Ecru https://ecru.club/Programming Summer Programming ︎Summer SaturdaysNature in Action July 2025 Buzz &amp; Build August 2025 Create with Nature September 2025 YZD Toronto 34 Hanover RoadFree with RSVP A series of nature-inspired arts workshops at YZD Toronto. Nature in Action July 5 Seed Bombs July 12 Biodegradable Planters July 19 Birdhouse Making July 26/27 Biodegradable Birdfeeders Buzz &amp; Build August 2 Beeswax Candles August 9 Bamboo Bee Hotels August 23 Natural Dyeing August 30 Natural Ink WatercoloursCreate with NatureSeptember 6 Cyanotype Sunprinting September 13 Natural Skincare September 20 Paper Pulp Painting September 27 Fabric Flowers <img width="2160" height="1080" width_o="2160" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c4a49232000ee24a16a3894c8b4592a5fbb609b0b0c4ff84a6a9a54a21a82b0a/SS-July-2.png" data-mid="236850101" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c4a49232000ee24a16a3894c8b4592a5fbb609b0b0c4ff84a6a9a54a21a82b0a/SS-July-2.png" /> <img width="2160" height="1080" width_o="2160" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4b179264e90564c51ecaf68e2dae1af4d2daa993837e0f876e517a4a3aa5df5a/SS-August-.png" data-mid="236848921" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4b179264e90564c51ecaf68e2dae1af4d2daa993837e0f876e517a4a3aa5df5a/SS-August-.png" /> Archive ︎Ideas From I2021-2023 ‘Ideas From I’ is a virtual concept development program for pan-Asian photographers and filmmakers aged 18-29 across the GTA, with no formal training in their discipline. From this 3-weekend workshop participants will walk away with a fleshed-out concept in the form of a treatment deck ready to be executed. 'Ideas From I' will provide mentorship and learning opportunities for emerging artists to safely express themselves.&nbsp; Our aim is to demystify industry knowledge and equip participants with the skills and confidence to communicate their ideas. <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/636ef6f426c874af12d47702c57b5e649f485e5a3a0aca980303ea88ab2851e9/testimonial-cristina.jpg" data-mid="211696103" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/636ef6f426c874af12d47702c57b5e649f485e5a3a0aca980303ea88ab2851e9/testimonial-cristina.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b2e1a253ff26fae7a39e0072f6a57fc6364a271b739f7a64a8d145d7c6528204/testimonial-samyuktha.jpg" data-mid="211696102" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b2e1a253ff26fae7a39e0072f6a57fc6364a271b739f7a64a8d145d7c6528204/testimonial-samyuktha.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1a6887b0a3690fdfad197afa13a33b486e1165ee6135e6c6327f386f46ac73e7/testimonial-shane.jpg" data-mid="211696101" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1a6887b0a3690fdfad197afa13a33b486e1165ee6135e6c6327f386f46ac73e7/testimonial-shane.jpg" /> Ask an Art Director 2022 Ask an Art Director is a series of free online talks with decision makers in creative industries, demystifying industry knowledge around hiring practices, pay, and freelancing. In an industry that's often about who you know and what you know...this is our effort to level the playing field. <img width="2160" height="1080" width_o="2160" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b0630d7f197cac322a96d798af570d82fb3ac49d63c3397910031479ec8e8c99/Eventbrite_Banner.png" data-mid="211696119" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b0630d7f197cac322a96d798af570d82fb3ac49d63c3397910031479ec8e8c99/Eventbrite_Banner.png" /> https://ecru.club/Ideas-From-I-Round-1 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 16:24:44 +0000 Ecru https://ecru.club/Ideas-From-I-Round-1 Ideas From I ( Round 1)&nbsp;— Program Description *APPLICATIONS CLOSED* 'Ideas From I' is a virtual concept development program for pan-Asian photographers and filmmakers aged 18-29 across the GTA, with no formal training in their discipline. From this 3-weekend workshop participants will walk away with a fleshed-out concept in the form of a treatment deck ready to be executed. 'Ideas From I' will provide mentorship and learning opportunities for emerging artists to safely express themselves. Our aim is to demystify industry knowledge and equip participants with the skills and confidence to communicate their ideas. 5-9 participants will split into two streams; photography and filmmaking. Participants will learn concepting, designing, referencing, writing, and pre-production skills while developing their treatment deck. Funding for the project has been provided by the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council and ArtReach. Programming Dates 'Ideas From I' will take place over 6 sessions during 3 consecutive weekends in August 2021. The length of each session will be 2-3 hours. Once successful applicants are notified a survey will be sent out to vote for the timing that works best for everyone. Plan for 1-3 hours a week to complete at-home assignments.The deadline to submit your application is Monday, July 19 2021 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. All program dates will be held virtually until further notice. Day 1 – Aug 7, 2021 Day 2 – Aug 8, 2021 Day 3 – Aug 14, 2021 Day 4 – Aug 15, 2021 Day 5 – Aug 21, 2021 Day 6 – Aug 22, 2021 Eligibility Program EligibilityYouth, between the ages of 18 and 29 during August 2021Living in the Greater Toronto AreaIdentify as AsianEmerging photographer or filmmakerLittle to no formal training in your disciplineAvailable to attend the sessions in the dates listedYou Will NeedAccess to reliable internet connectionA Zoom basic account and computer with webcam enabledHave programs like Photoshop, Keynote/PowerPoint (not mandatory but is a plus) Photo and film equipment not required. Please refer to the FAQ resource below for answers to common questions. If you are not 100% sure if you fit eligibility please apply anyways! And we can reach out for clarification on your application if required. FAQ Q: Who can apply? This is for you if you are a photographer or filmmaker between the ages of 18 and 29, live in the Greater Toronto Area, and identify as Asian. We’d also like to acknowledge the tendency for East-Asian figures to dominate the Asian-Canadian discourse, and so our aim is to make room for all voices in our community. This includes South Asian, Southeast Asian, Central Asian, West Asian, mixed, adoptee.&nbsp; We will be cognizant of this in the selection process. Applicants of various intersections facing barriers such as financial, disability, housing, education, gender, LGBTQ are encouraged to apply. Q: Is there a cost? A: No, there is no cost to take the program. Ideas From I is funded by ArtReach; an organization designed to support community-based arts initiatives that engage youth from underserved populations who have experienced exclusion in Toronto. Q: What level of experience do I need? A: Emerging meaning typically under 5 years experience. This is for you if you’ve been shooting for a few years and want to plan a themed series. Or if you’ve worked in commercial areas of photography and want to flesh out an idea for a personal project. Emerging can also mean already working with music videos, commercials, narratives as a key creative (DP, director, producer, editor, art director) and you’re wanting to conceptualize a short film. Q: What counts as formal training? A: A post-secondary degree at a college or university in Photography, Film, and/or Media Arts. If you’ve taken courses in any of these subjects apply anyways, but know that applicants with no formal training will be prioritized. Q: What is the time commitment? A: Workshops take place over six days; Aug 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22. All program dates will be held virtually until further notice. The length of each session will be 2-3 hours. Once successful applicants are notified a survey will be sent out to vote for the timing that works best for everyone. You’ll get out of this what you put in. Plan for 1-3 hours a week to complete at-home assignments. Q: What if I can’t make all the dates? A: Ideas From I is a commitment to yourself to focus on mapping out the project of your dreams. You’ll benefit more if you can make the time but we understand it’s summer and scheduling conflicts happen. An honorarium will be given to attendees upon program completion, contingent based on a minimum 83% attendance. Q: When will I find out if I got accepted? A: Successful applicants will be notified on July 21, 2021. Q: Will you be offering this program again? A: Our funding via ArtReach allows us to run this program once in August 2021. Future iterations will be dependent on receiving successful funding and grants but currently there are no other cohorts planned. https://ecru.club/Ideas-From-I-Round-2 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 03:47:57 +0000 Ecru https://ecru.club/Ideas-From-I-Round-2 Ideas From I ( Round 2) — Program Description *APPLICATIONS CLOSED* 'Ideas From I' is a virtual concept development program for pan-Asian photographers and filmmakers aged 18-29 across the GTA, with no formal training in their discipline. From this 3-weekend workshop participants will walk away with a fleshed-out concept in the form of a treatment deck ready to be executed. 'Ideas From I' will provide mentorship and learning opportunities for emerging artists to safely express themselves. Our aim is to demystify industry knowledge and equip participants with the skills and confidence to communicate their ideas. 12 participants will split into two streams; photography and filmmaking. Participants will learn concepting, designing, referencing, writing, and pre-production skills while developing their treatment deck.Have further questions? Check out our IG Live @ecru.club JULY 26, 2022 7:00 PM EDT Funding for the project has been provided by the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council and ArtReach. Programming Dates 'Ideas From I' will take place over 6 sessions during 3 consecutive weekends in August 2022. The length of each session will be 2-3 hours.&nbsp; Plan for 1-3 hours a week to complete at-home assignments.The deadline to submit your application is Friday, July 29 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. All program dates will be held virtually until further notice. Day 1 – Aug 6, 2022 Day 2 – Aug 7, 2022 Day 3 – Aug 13, 2022 Day 4 – Aug 14, 2022 Day 5 – Aug 20, 2022 Day 6 – Aug 21, 2022 Shoot your project in the Fall (TBD) Eligibility Program Eligibility Identify as Asian Youth, between the ages of 18 and 29 Living in the Greater Toronto Area Interested in photography/film as a careerYou Will NeedAccess to reliable internet connectionA Zoom basic account and computer with webcam enabledHave programs like Photoshop, Keynote/PowerPoint (not mandatory but is a plus) Photo and film equipment not required. Please refer to the FAQ resource below for answers to common questions. If you are not 100% sure if you fit eligibility please apply anyways! And we can reach out for clarification on your application if required. FAQ Q: Who can apply? This is for you if you are a photographer or filmmaker between the ages of 18 and 29, live in the Greater Toronto Area, and identify as Asian. We’d also like to acknowledge the tendency for East-Asian figures to dominate the Asian-Canadian discourse, and so our aim is to make room for all voices in our community. This includes South Asian, Southeast Asian, Central Asian, West Asian, mixed, adoptee.&nbsp; We will be cognizant of this in the selection process. Applicants of various intersections facing barriers such as financial, disability, housing, education, gender, LGBTQ are encouraged to apply. Q: Is there a cost? A: No, there is no cost to take the program. Ideas From I is funded by ArtReach; an organization designed to support community-based arts initiatives that engage youth from underserved populations who have experienced exclusion in Toronto. Q: What level of experience do I need? A: Emerging meaning typically under 5 years experience. This is for you if you’ve been shooting for a few years and want to plan a themed series. Or if you’ve worked in commercial areas of photography and want to flesh out an idea for a personal project. Emerging can also mean already working with music videos, commercials, narratives as a key creative (DP, director, producer, editor, art director) and you’re wanting to conceptualize a short film. Q: What counts as formal training? A: A post-secondary degree at a college or university in Photography, Film, and/or Media Arts. If you’ve taken courses in any of these subjects apply anyways, but know that applicants with no formal training will be prioritized. Q: What is the time commitment? A: Workshops take place over six days: Aug 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21. All program dates will be held virtually until further notice. Plan for 1-3 hours a week to complete at-home assignments. Q: What if I can’t make all the dates? A: Ideas From I is a commitment to yourself to focus on mapping out the project of your dreams. You’ll benefit more if you can make the time but we understand it’s summer and scheduling conflicts happen. An honorarium will be given to attendees upon program completion, contingent based on a minimum 83% attendance. *APPLICATIONS CLOSED* https://ecru.club/Ideas-From-I-Round-3 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:29:54 +0000 Ecru https://ecru.club/Ideas-From-I-Round-3 Ideas From I ( Round 3) — Program Description *APPLICATIONS CLOSED* 'Ideas From I' is a virtual concept development program for pan-Asian photographers and filmmakers aged 18-29 across the GTA, with no formal training in their discipline. From this 3-weekend workshop participants will walk away with a fleshed-out concept in the form of a treatment deck ready to be executed. 'Ideas From I' will provide mentorship and learning opportunities for emerging artists to safely express themselves. Our aim is to demystify industry knowledge and equip participants with the skills and confidence to communicate their ideas. 12 participants will split into two streams; photography and filmmaking. Participants will learn concepting, designing, referencing, writing, and pre-production skills while developing their treatment deck. Funding for the project has been provided by the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council and ArtReach. Programming Dates 'Ideas From I' will take place over 6 sessions during 3 consecutive weekends in August 2023. The length of each session will be 2-3 hours.&nbsp; Plan for 1-3 hours a week to complete at-home assignments.The deadline to submit your application is Friday, August 4th 2023 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Late applications will not be accepted. All program dates will be held virtually until further notice. Day 1 – Aug 12, 2023 Day 2 – Aug 13, 2023 Day 3 – Aug 19, 2023 Day 4 – Aug 20, 2023 Day 5 – Aug 26, 2023 Day 6 – Aug 27, 2023 Shoot your project in the Fall (TBD) Programming Experience PAM LAU 2020 Mentor for Business in the Streets’ ‘Monetize Your Art’ 9-week online program for marginalized youth. 2019 Designed and taught an art direction workshop for emerging photographers for Canon Creator Lab (90+ attendees) 2019, 2017 Panellist for Applied Arts ‘Creative Futures’ conference (2000+ students) JIMMY VI 2021 Facilitator for BIPOC TV &amp; FILM: Commercial Directing Workshop (130 participants). 2020 Wrote and received a $19k grant from MVP/Prism project to fund a music video for an emerging musician. 2020 Speaker for BIPOC TV &amp; FILM: Commercial Panel, providing insight to BIPOC youth on the commercial industry. Eligibility Program Eligibility Identify as Asian Youth, between the ages of 18 and 29 Living in the Greater Toronto Area Interested in photography/film as a careerYou Will NeedAccess to reliable internet connectionA Zoom basic account and computer with webcam enabledHave programs like Photoshop, Keynote/PowerPoint (not mandatory but is a plus) Photo and film equipment not required. Please refer to the FAQ resource below for answers to common questions. If you are not 100% sure if you fit eligibility please apply anyways! And we can reach out for clarification on your application if required. FAQ Q: Who can apply? This is for you if you are a photographer or filmmaker between the ages of 18 and 29, live in the Greater Toronto Area, and identify as Asian. We’d also like to acknowledge the tendency for East-Asian figures to dominate the Asian-Canadian discourse, and so our aim is to make room for all voices in our community. This includes South Asian, Southeast Asian, Central Asian, West Asian, mixed, adoptee.&nbsp; We will be cognizant of this in the selection process. Applicants of various intersections facing barriers such as financial, disability, housing, education, gender, LGBTQ are encouraged to apply. Q: Is there a cost? A: No, there is no cost to take the program. Ideas From I is funded by ArtReach; an organization designed to support community-based arts initiatives that engage youth from underserved populations who have experienced exclusion in Toronto. Q: What level of experience do I need? A: Emerging meaning typically under 5 years experience. This is for you if you’ve been shooting for a few years and want to plan a themed series. Or if you’ve worked in commercial areas of photography and want to flesh out an idea for a personal project. Emerging can also mean already working with music videos, commercials, narratives as a key creative (DP, director, producer, editor, art director) and you’re wanting to conceptualize a short film. Q: What counts as formal training? A: A post-secondary degree at a college or university in Photography, Film, and/or Media Arts. If you’ve taken courses in any of these subjects apply anyways, but know that applicants with no formal training will be prioritized. Q: What is the time commitment? A: Workshops take place over six days: Aug 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 (year of 2023). All program dates will be held virtually until further notice. Plan for 1-3 hours a week to complete at-home assignments. Q: What if I can’t make all the dates? A: Ideas From I is a commitment to yourself to focus on mapping out the project of your dreams. You’ll benefit more if you can make the time but we understand it’s summer and scheduling conflicts happen. An honorarium will be given to attendees upon program completion, contingent based on a minimum 83% attendance. https://ecru.club/Story-Structure-in-Film Sun, 26 May 2024 19:06:55 +0000 Ecru https://ecru.club/Story-Structure-in-Film Idea to Outline: Fundamentals of Story Structure in Film - May 25, 2024 <img width="5000" height="2625" width_o="5000" height_o="2625" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5542938d4c18792ed552ad45547bd66819a371d60d7e28ee6da92ae8c42cd2a5/Community-Connects-Series-1200x630-Facebook-LinkedIn-Film.png" data-mid="211689847" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5542938d4c18792ed552ad45547bd66819a371d60d7e28ee6da92ae8c42cd2a5/Community-Connects-Series-1200x630-Facebook-LinkedIn-Film.png" /> Fundamentals of Story Structure in Film is a free, in-person screenwriting workshop for early-career and aspiring filmmakers with little-to-no formal training. This workshop is designed to reassure creatives daunted by the writing process while fostering community with local artists in a safe and supportive space. The workshop will provide an overview of how structure in film is built, empowering participants to better tell their own stories. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of character development and story structure. By using short films from local and BIPOC Canadian artists as examples, the workshop participants will analyze key elements of structure and characterization. Participants will become familiar with the plot pyramid structure and the foundations of character development. Together, everyone will come together to identify the outline of a short film and put their new knowledge and skills to use. This workshop is a part of Community Connects by Brampton Arst Organization (BAO). The Community Connects series strengthens the links between members of the diverse multi-disciplinary Brampton creative community while fostering communal learning and knowledge sharing as well as developing individual members' facilitation skills. PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN Knowledge and clarity on how to approach storytelling for filmA safe and encouraging environment for participants to move through any anxiety and self-doubt about making short filmsConfidence about understanding how to give shape to their ideas and add dimension to their workAn opportunity to network and connect with other emerging filmmakers in Brampton with the potential to work on future projects together THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR BIPOC youth interested in filmmakingEmerging filmmakers with little-to-no formal training.Photographers and visual artists looking to transition into directingEmerging filmmakers with some experience but looking for more structure in their writingIndividuals interested in learning how to approach conceptualizing a short film PRESENTER Paula Ner Dormiendo is a Filipino Canadian director and editor in Brampton. She is an alumna of the Canon FUTURES Program, and the WIFT Connect Mentorship under Peabody Award Winning Director, Karen Shopsowitz with work screened internationally, including the Canadian Film Festival, WIFT, Reelworld, and a national broadcast on CBC Gem. Paula’s passion for meaningful, inclusive storytelling extends to her work with emerging artists, having been a co-facilitator for The Friendly Screenwriting Program, mentor for Flaunt It Movement and artist paulanerdormiendo.com | @paulanerdormiendo MODERATOR Pam Lau is an independent photographer from Toronto. Pam is a recipient of the Applied Arts Young Blood Photography Award and has been named one of five photographers to watch in a 500px spotlight on Asian Heritage Month. Ambassador for Canon Canada and co-founder of Ecru. pamlau.com | @pamelaloud BAO Brampton Arts Organization is a registered non-profit that champions Brampton’s diverse arts, culture and creative industries and advocates for the #BramptonArtist. We work to build a thriving, confident, valued, and empowered creative scene by offering a range of programs, services and resources. brampton.ca | @baobrampton https://ecru.club/Collage-and-Visionboarding Sun, 26 May 2024 19:34:40 +0000 Ecru https://ecru.club/Collage-and-Visionboarding Collage and Visionboarding: Feb 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. EDT Collage and Visionboarding is a free beginner-friendly workshop for BIPOC youth with no formal training, using collage and mixed media to envision possible futures. This workshop prioritises BIPOC youth artists (16-29) in the GTA with little to no formal training. ¨Participants will be led through journalling prompts reflecting on concepts such as abundance, freedom, and change. Utilising collage and mixed media, participants will be guided through cutting, pasting, and assembling visual representations of the future worlds they envisioned. The goal is for participants to feel agency and confidence in making a vision board for the life they want to live, to forge new connections with others at the workshop, and to feel safe and welcomed in the space enough to share their hopes and dreams. This is an in-person workshop that is FREE with RSVP. Funding for this programming has been provided by Helping Hands. Facilitated in partnership with SKETCH Working Arts. ABOUT THE COLLAGE ARTIST Jasmine Vanstone (she/her) is a Jamaican-Canadian multidisciplinary artist, community arts facilitator, and arts administrator based in North York. She experiments in digital collage, digital photography, drawing, painting, murals, and paper crafts to share visual reflections of anti-Black racism, mixed race identity, mental health and wellness, and environmental justice. A graduate of York University, Jasmine earned a BFA with Honours in Visual Art and a Certificate in Cultural and Artistic Practice for Environmental and Social Justice. She then earned a Postgraduate Arts Management Diploma from Centennial College and began to flourish and support outreach and community-centered programming at Art Starts and TO Live. With the support of mentorship, Jasmine’s work has been featured at Nuit Blanche, Gallery 44, Meridian Arts Centre, Pearson Airport, Workman Arts’ Rendezvous with Madness Festival, Harbourfront Centre’s KUUMBA Festival, Friends of Kensington Market: A Future without Oppression, JAYU, and VIBE Arts. In 2022, Jasmine was awarded the JAYU Arts For Human Rights iAM Award recognizing her passions in social justice and the arts. With hopes to inspire, impact, and amplify marginalized voices through community engagement and arts education, Jasmine continues to grow through opportunities that align with her mission. jasminevanstone.com | @articulately_jasmine ABOUT THE MODERATOR Pam Lau is an independent photographer from Toronto. Pam is a recipient of the Applied Arts Young Blood Photography Award and has been named one of five photographers to watch in a 500px spotlight on Asian Heritage Month. Ambassador for Canon Canada and co-founder of Ecru. pamlau.com | @pamelaloud ABOUT ECRU We are a grassroots initiative supporting emerging creatives, founded by self-taught and self-employed photographers and directors.We recognize the financial, institutional, and cultural barriers of breaking into creative industries because we’ve experienced it firsthand.We know that formal training is not the only indicator of experience and talent.We understand that representation in casting talent but not in decision-making roles and crew is merely tokenism.We have had enough of “listening and learning” and want to see actionable change.We believe in connection and community over competition. ecru.club | @ecru.club https://ecru.club/Sunprint-in-the-Park Sun, 26 May 2024 19:43:53 +0000 Ecru https://ecru.club/Sunprint-in-the-Park Sunprint in the Park: Sept 9, 2023 Sunprint in the Park is a free beginner-friendly cyanotype workshop using sun print paper and foraged flora to make connections with our space and each other. This workshop prioritises BIPOC youth artists (16-29) in the GTA with little to no formal training. Participants will be led through journalling prompts reflecting on concepts such as abundance, freedom, and change. Utilising collage and mixed media, participants will be guided through cutting, pasting, and assembling visual representations of the future worlds they envisioned. The goal is for participants to feel agency and confidence in making a vision board for the life they want to live, to forge new connections with others at the workshop, and to feel safe and welcomed in the space enough to share their hopes and dreams. Funding for this programming has been provided by Park People. THIS IS FOR Emerging photographers, visual artists in TorontoAnyone interested in alternative photography processes&nbsp; ABOUT ECRU We are a grassroots initiative supporting emerging creatives, founded by self-taught and self-employed photographers and directors.We recognize the financial, institutional, and cultural barriers of breaking into creative industries because we’ve experienced it firsthand.We know that formal training is not the only indicator of experience and talent.We understand that representation in casting talent but not in decision-making roles and crew is merely tokenism.We have had enough of “listening and learning” and want to see actionable change.We believe in connection and community over competition. ecru.club | @ecru.club https://ecru.club/AADJeremyLeung Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:17:47 +0000 Ecru https://ecru.club/AADJeremyLeung Ask an Art Director w/ Jeremy Leung&nbsp; — Program Description In an industry that's often about who you know and what you know...this is our effort to level the playing field.&nbsp; On Wednesday, March 23 2022 at 6:00 p.m. EDT, Ecru will host a free online talk and Q&amp;A with Jeremy Leung, Creative Director of Institutional Investor. Jeremy will break down how he hires editorial illustrators, and the process of working with an art director from initial outreach to completing an assignment. This is an online talk that is FREE with RSVP. BIPOC registrants are prioritized. Ask an Art Director is a series of free online talks with decision makers in creative industries, demystifying industry knowledge around hiring practices, pay, and freelancing. *Tickets are limited. There is an option for Donation where funds will go towards future free/low-cost Ecru programming for marginalized creatives. Zoom meeting link will be released to attendees on event date. WE WILL COVER How to reach out to an art director with real-world sampleThe process of pitching and completing an editorial illustration assignmentWhat an editorial art director looks for when commissioning artistsPay transparency around rates and feeHow to make your portfolio stand out THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR Emerging visual artists. Samples discussed focus on illustration, however the business practices covered are applicable to multiple disciplines including photography and film.Full-time visual arts workers wanting to transition into freelancingCurrent freelancers in visual arts interested in taking on more editorial assignments ABOUT THE SPEAKER Jeremy Leung is an illustrator and creative director originating from Toronto and now based in Brooklyn. As the Creative Director of trade publication Institutional Investor, Jeremy commissions and works closely with illustrators on assignments covering the world of global finance. His intricate and emotive illustration work has graced the pages of The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Hollywood Reporter and The Globe and Mail, to name a few. In 2021, he was a key creative on a national campaign for Canadian luxury retailer Holt Renfrew. He has also been a editorial jury member for the Society of Illustrators in New York. In his free time, he enjoys film photography and sewing. jeremyaleung.com | @jeremyaleung ABOUT THE MODERATORS Pam Lau is an independent photographer based in Toronto and Montréal. Pam is a recipient of the Applied Arts Young Blood Photography Award and has been named one of five photographers to watch in a 500px spotlight on Asian Heritage Month. Ambassador for Canon Canada and co-founder of Ecru. pamlau.com | @pamelaloud Jimmy Vi is a Film and Creative Director based out of Toronto. Jimmy has worked with clients from Nike, Footlocker, and Sony, to independent artists and labels. He is the co-founder of Ecru; an organization supporting marginalized creatives. jimmyvi.com | @jimmyvi ABOUT ECRU We are a grassroots initiative supporting emerging creatives, founded by self-taught and self-employed photographers and directors.We recognize the financial, institutional, and cultural barriers of breaking into creative industries because we’ve experienced it firsthand.We know that formal training is not the only indicator of experience and talent.We understand that representation in casting talent but not in decision-making roles and crew is merely tokenism.We have had enough of “listening and learning” and want to see actionable change.We believe in connection and community over competition. ecru.club | @ecru.club