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Writing About Your Work: Arts Mentor in Residence Series with Elaine Chan-Dow

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.·Malvern — Community Room·Free
Writing About Your Work: Arts Mentor in Residence Series with Elaine Chan-Dow event
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Date

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Time

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Venue

Malvern — Community Room

Address

30 Sewells Road, Toronto, ON, M1B 3G5

Weather forecast
Mostly Clear·H 27° / L 17°

Building a sustainable creative practice requires more than just making art—it demands clear communication. If you've ever stared at a blank screen trying to summarize your creative vision for a grant application or gallery submission, head up to the Malvern Library for a practical workshop designed to demystify artist statements.

Master the Art Statement Led by transdisciplinary artist, educator, and researcher Elaine Chan-Dow, this session focuses on practical strategies for writing about your projects in a way that is engaging, professional, and accessible. Chan-Dow brings her deep background in contemporary art and environmental sustainability to help local creatives find their voice on the page.

Practical Ethics and AI In addition to learning how to articulate your artistic practice clearly, the workshop will tackle a very modern dilemma: the practical and ethical approaches to using AI-assisted writing tools within creative workflows. Following the presentation, there will be a dedicated Q&A session to address specific participant questions.

Getting There Located at 30 Sewells Road in the city's east end, the Malvern Library is easily accessible via TTC bus routes from Finch or Scarborough Centre stations. The workshop is completely free to attend and open to all adults, making it an ideal pitstop for local writers, painters, makers, and performers looking to sharpen their professional toolkit.

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