MANDATE:
Eastern Front Gallery's mandate is to provide a permanent exhibition space and resource centre that encourages the creation of new works in the visual arts, nurture the growth of professional artists, and contribute to the development of a vibrant arts community in eastern Toronto.

Eastern Front offers artists and collectors an inspiring and inclusive environment for the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. We also accept submissions on an ongoing basis.

HISTORY:
Eastern Front grew out of the common interests of a core group of East Toronto artists who participated in the Riverdale Art Walk of 2002. In the beginning, the members met informally to discuss ways of gaining greater control of their artistic future, especially with regards to exhibition conditions and venues. From these discussions an exciting concept began to emerge: a self-directed, co-operative exhibition site and resource centre for East Toronto artists and art enthusiasts.

The next step was to find a home for the new venture. In their search, the artists came across a large warehouse space at Dundas and Logan that seemed ideal for a gallery. With a lot of cleaning up and a slew of lights, Eastern Front Gallery was officially launched Saturday, March 23, 2003.

Eastern Front has gained recognition as one of East Toronto 's pre-eminent artist-run centres and an important contributor to the local arts scene. Membership has changed and grown-the group has said goodbye to some great artists who needed to move on, and welcomed some equally great artists to take up the cause.

Eastern Front moved to its new location in the Queen-Broadview gallery district on December 1, 2004.

MEMBERS:   

Bonnie Miller - Chair
Robert Christie - Secretary
Jason Amlin - Treasurer

Cheryl Buchwald
Robert Farmer
Kendra Gadzala
Ron McKay
Beverly Owens
Rui Pimenta
Sandra Smirle
James Walke
Jennifer Wigmore