Anna Gaby-Trotz, Artist Talk at Grey Roots

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $20 for light lunch and talk

Anna Gaby-Trotz is a printmaker and photographer whose work critically explores social issues, identity, and the natural environment. With an MFA in Printmaking from The University of Alberta, her practice centers on the transformative power of art, particularly in creating inclusive spaces for marginalized communities. Anna has worked on significant community projects, such as Be Our Ally with Sheatre, addressing homophobia among rural youth. She also founded The Queer Print Club at The University of Guelph, where she teaches screen printing and fosters a supportive, creative environment for queer artists. From 2015 to 2021, Anna served as Technical Director at Open Studio in Toronto, where she initiated the North/South Printmaking Residency with The West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative and has overseen numerous creative projects with national and international artists. She has collaborated with artists, including Tim Pitsiulak and Ningiukulu Teevee, recently printing several projects in collaboration with Namara Projects and WBEC. Anna's work has been exhibited at Open Studio and will be featured in the upcoming CAFKA 2025 Biennale. Anna has taught at The Ontario College of Art and Design University, University of Alberta, and is currently an Assistant Professor at The University of Guelph. We are delighted to welcome her back to Grey Bruce! Registration is required: email engage@sheatre.com The cost is $20 for a light lunch at 1pm followed by the talk at 1:30pm Please register by Sunday Feb. 16 At Grey Roots Museum & Archives

Event image Anna Gaby-Trotz, Artist Talk at Grey Roots