Our Purpose.
Burnt Toast Studio is a non-profit printmaking studio that cultivates the development of community and quality, handcrafted, original, limited-edition contemporary works.
Our Origins.
About Burnt Toast Studio:
Burnt Toast Studio (BTS) started with five founding members who met in 1993 while studying printmaking at the Alberta College of Art & Design. During those years, strong friendships developed as well as an artistic camaraderie that created cross-influence, leading to collaborative works and a desire to continue their practice post-graduation.
Over the years, many of the members have moved on and out, but not without attracting many others who have taken advantage of the vision and facilities where they can continue to develop their own practices. This camaraderie and collaboration is still part of the BTS experience today. Since its formation in 2000, Burnt Toast Studio has served as an incubator for many artists across various disciplines.
We have an atmosphere in which the members can be a part of something larger than themselves, supporting each other and creating opportunities to show work together. Members explore mediums such as screen-printing, design, painting and mixed media through the shared facilities and have the option to explore whatever creative inspiration they have in their individual studio spaces.
Today, Burnt Toast Studio is home to many talented Calgary artists. Burnt Toast Studio is a not-for-profit artist collective that provides affordable studio spaces, access to shared equipment, opportunities for exhibition, participation in collaborative shows and a venue to sell artwork. We strive to nurture, maintain and share printmaking techniques while fostering and developing original works.
We provide opportunities for emerging artists and a space for community connection through the sharing of artwork, encouraging Calgary’s arts community to grow and thrive.
