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Artists, illustrators, designers and researchers have known about the Toronto Reference Library's Picture collection for years. It now has a new home on the 4th floor and we invite everyone to come and check it out. And we mean that literally! Items from the picture collection can be borrowed.

The collection covers a huge range of subjects from people to places to things from across the globe. Pictures come from magazines, brochures, books, ads, photographs, and more. We have been collecting images for over 80 years and the files currently fill 74 filing cabinets.

Workshops introducing the library’s extensive Picture Collection can be arranged for classes or groups. Telephone 393-7005 to set up a session.

We don't like to drop names, but here are a few people who have used our collection. Maybe it's time for you to pay us a visit too:

ANITA KUNZ – In 2009, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for her contributions as an illustrator and caricaturist.  Anita is best known for her satirical depiction of political issues and celebrity portraits.  Her work has been featured on the covers of many magazines including Rolling Stone, Time, Newsweek, and The New Yorker.  She has created two stamps for Canada Post and in 2003 she was the first Canadian and first woman to have a solo exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington.

LAURIE MCGAW – Artist, illustrator and television star. Laurie is known for her portraits of such renowned Canadians as Oscar Peterson, Peter Gzowski and Norman Jewison as well as her award-winning illustrated books. Laurie was one of three portrait artists featured on the premier episode of the Bravo reality television show ‘Star Portraits” which aired September 2009.  Each of 13 episodes brought together one famous Canadian and three accomplished portrait artists for a sitting.  Canadian figure skater Elvis Stojko was the subject for the premier show. Her portraits have been featured on four collector’s coins that she designed for the Royal Canadian Mint, including a $300.00 gold coin series celebrating the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

GERARD GAUCI – Gerard is widely known as a set designer and painter.  Early in his career, he achieved fame for his posters promoting the Canadian Opera Company, the National Ballet of Canada, the Toronto International Film Festival and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. For more than 25 years, Gerard has been the resident set designer for Opera Atelier, Toronto’s internationally renowned baroque opera company.  For the first time in his career with Opera Atelier, Gerard has also created the costumes for the current production of Acis and Galatea which opened at the Elgin theatre on October 30th.

with thanks to LH

Artists, illustrators, designers and researchers have known about the Toronto Reference Library's Picture collection for years. It now has a new home on the 4th floor and we invite everyone to come and check it out. And we mean that literally! Items from the picture collection can be borrowed.

The collection covers a huge range of subjects from people to places to things from across the globe. Pictures come from magazines, brochures, books, ads, photographs, and more. We have been collecting images for over 80 years and the files currently fill 74 filing cabinets.

Workshops introducing the library’s extensive Picture Collection can be arranged for classes or groups. Telephone 393-7005 to set up a session.

We don't like to drop names, but here are a few people who have used our collection. Maybe it's time for you to pay us a visit too:

ANITA KUNZ – In 2009, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for her contributions as an illustrator and caricaturist.  Anita is best known for her satirical depiction of political issues and celebrity portraits.  Her work has been featured on the covers of many magazines including Rolling Stone, Time, Newsweek, and The New Yorker.  She has created two stamps for Canada Post and in 2003 she was the first Canadian and first woman to have a solo exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington.

LAURIE MCGAW – Artist, illustrator and television star. Laurie is known for her portraits of such renowned Canadians as Oscar Peterson, Peter Gzowski and Norman Jewison as well as her award-winning illustrated books. Laurie was one of three portrait artists featured on the premier episode of the Bravo reality television show ‘Star Portraits” which aired September 2009.  Each of 13 episodes brought together one famous Canadian and three accomplished portrait artists for a sitting.  Canadian figure skater Elvis Stojko was the subject for the premier show. Her portraits have been featured on four collector’s coins that she designed for the Royal Canadian Mint, including a $300.00 gold coin series celebrating the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

GERARD GAUCI – Gerard is widely known as a set designer and painter.  Early in his career, he achieved fame for his posters promoting the Canadian Opera Company, the National Ballet of Canada, the Toronto International Film Festival and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. For more than 25 years, Gerard has been the resident set designer for Opera Atelier, Toronto’s internationally renowned baroque opera company.  For the first time in his career with Opera Atelier, Gerard has also created the costumes for the current production of Acis and Galatea which opened at the Elgin theatre on October 30th.

with thanks to LH

Artists, illustrators, designers and researchers have known about the Toronto Reference Library‘s Picture Collection for years. It now has a new home on the 4th floor and we invite everyone to come and check it out. And we mean that literally! Items from the picture collection can be borrowed.

The collection covers a huge range of subjects from people to places to things from across the globe. Pictures come from magazines, brochures, books, ads, photographs, and more. We have been collecting images for over 80 years and the files currently fill 74 filing cabinets.

Workshops introducing the library’s extensive Picture Collection can be arranged for classes or groups. Telephone 393-7005 to set up a session.

We don’t like to drop names – ok, maybe just this once – but here are a few people who have used our collection. Maybe it’s time for you to pay us a visit too:

ANITA KUNZ – In 2009, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for her contributions as an illustrator and caricaturist.  Anita is best known for her satirical depiction of political issues and celebrity portraits.  Her work has been featured on the covers of many magazines including Rolling Stone, Time, Newsweek, and The New Yorker.  She has created two stamps for Canada Post and in 2003 she was the first Canadian and first woman to have a solo exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington.

LAURIE MCGAW – Artist, illustrator and television star. Laurie is known for her portraits of such renowned Canadians as Oscar Peterson, Peter Gzowski and Norman Jewison as well as her award-winning illustrated books. Laurie was one of three portrait artists featured on the premier episode of the Bravo reality television show ‘Star Portraits” which aired September 2009.  Each of 13 episodes brought together one famous Canadian and three accomplished portrait artists for a sitting.  Canadian figure skater Elvis Stojko was the subject for the premier show. Her portraits have been featured on four collector’s coins that she designed for the Royal Canadian Mint, including a $300.00 gold coin series celebrating the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

GERARD GAUCI – Gerard is widely known as a set designer and painter.  Early in his career, he achieved fame for his posters promoting the Canadian Opera Company, the National Ballet of Canada, the Toronto International Film Festival and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. For more than 25 years, Gerard has been the resident set designer for Opera Atelier, Toronto’s internationally renowned baroque opera company.  For the first time in his career with Opera Atelier, Gerard has also created the costumes for the current production of Acis and Galatea which opened at the Elgin theatre on October 30th.

Artists, illustrators, designers and researchers have known about the Toronto Reference Library‘s Picture Collection for years. It now has a new home on the 4th floor and we invite everyone to come and check it out. And we mean that literally! Items from the picture collection can be borrowed.

The collection covers a huge range of subjects from people to places to things from across the globe. Pictures come from magazines, brochures, books, ads, photographs, and more. We have been collecting images for over 80 years and the files currently fill 74 filing cabinets.

Workshops introducing the library’s extensive Picture Collection can be arranged for classes or groups. Telephone 393-7005 to set up a session.

We don’t like to drop names – ok, maybe just this once – but here are a few people who have used our collection. Maybe it’s time for you to pay us a visit too:

ANITA KUNZ – In 2009, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for her contributions as an illustrator and caricaturist.  Anita is best known for her satirical depiction of political issues and celebrity portraits.  Her work has been featured on the covers of many magazines including Rolling Stone, Time, Newsweek, and The New Yorker.  She has created two stamps for Canada Post and in 2003 she was the first Canadian and first woman to have a solo exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington.

LAURIE MCGAW – Artist, illustrator and television star. Laurie is known for her portraits of such renowned Canadians as Oscar Peterson, Peter Gzowski and Norman Jewison as well as her award-winning illustrated books. Laurie was one of three portrait artists featured on the premier episode of the Bravo reality television show ‘Star Portraits” which aired September 2009.  Each of 13 episodes brought together one famous Canadian and three accomplished portrait artists for a sitting.  Canadian figure skater Elvis Stojko was the subject for the premier show. Her portraits have been featured on four collector’s coins that she designed for the Royal Canadian Mint, including a $300.00 gold coin series celebrating the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

GERARD GAUCI – Gerard is widely known as a set designer and painter.  Early in his career, he achieved fame for his posters promoting the Canadian Opera Company, the National Ballet of Canada, the Toronto International Film Festival and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. For more than 25 years, Gerard has been the resident set designer for Opera Atelier, Toronto’s internationally renowned baroque opera company.  For the first time in his career with Opera Atelier, Gerard has also created the costumes for the current production of Acis and Galatea which opened at the Elgin theatre on October 30th.