Open Studio

Happy Wednesday! 🙌 We would like to highlight two individuals who have been assisting us behind the scenes.

Megara Leo, currently completing a placement with OCAD University as our Collections Assistant (and who has also volunteered with us throughout the year), and Lucinda Sande, who is working with us as a Collections Research Assistant through the Master of Museum Studies program, supporting research on our storied collection.

We are grateful to have them on board this summer!

A bit more about each individual:

ℹ️Megara Leo is completing a BA Honours in Visual and Critical Studies at OCAD University, with a minor in Drawing and Painting. She plans to pursue a Master’s degree abroad, bringing together her interests in art history, curation, and painting toward a career in art restoration and conservation. A multidisciplinary artist, Megara works in oil paint, charcoal, and printmaking. Her practice explores the human body and psyche through the lens of history, symbolism, and shifting sociocultural narratives, drawing on iconographical traditions to inform contemporary visual storytelling.

ℹ️Lucinda Sande is an artist, researcher, and writer based between Halifax and Toronto. Having completed a BA in English Literature, they are currently pursuing a Master’s of Museum Studies at the University of Toronto. Their thesis focuses on Toronto’s women photographers of the 1970s. Applying a feminist and queer-affirming lens, their research interests include Toronto-based artist communities and initiatives. After graduate studies, they intend to apply their research skills to collections management and curation. As an amateur artist, they work in film photography, ceramics, and painting.

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Join Open Studio’s Board!

Open Studio is seeking two Associate Board Members to help shape the future of contemporary print in Toronto!

We’re looking for passionate community members with experience in areas like philanthropy, marketing, or other specialized fields.

Board members may serve up to two consecutive two-year terms and meet 8 to 10 times per year. In this role, you'll play a key part in guiding Open Studio's strategic direction and supporting our mission to make printmaking accessible to all.

🔗 Full details here: https://openstudio.ca/call-for-board-members/
⏰ Deadline: June 22, 11:59pm ET
📩 Questions? Email [email protected]