GIG Toronto

GIG Toronto

GIG Toronto (formerly known as Girl Illustrator Gang of Toronto) is a non-profit community of female There's no limit to how creative we can be together!

GIG Toronto (formerly known as Girl Illustrator Gang of Toronto) is a non-profit community of female illustrators in Toronto dedicated for an active, supportive, and professional society of art & illustration that also demonstrates the value of diversity and equality. GIG Toronto’s goal is to highlight and promote artistic career growth at an individual and societal level, forming an industry mode

03/08/2017

Happy International Women's Day to all women-bodied and spirited artists. Thank you for your resilience and strength in all forms and ways, then and now

02/22/2017

Huge thanks to Mimi Lee from TruFinancials Consultant, Shopify Toronto, those who supported and helped putting the event together, and of course, everyone who came to it! It is always a pleasure to see a room full of creatives βœŠπŸ’‘

02/21/2017

Your creative right brain needs to cooperatively work with your left brain to manage your personal business and finances. Join us tonight at 6pm at Shopify on Spadina to learn how πŸ’‘

02/18/2017

We will let you enjoy your Family Day long weekend, but when you come back, don't forget about Power Your Left Brain: Finance Workshop For Creative Minds! Don't miss out on Tuesday 6pm at Shopify πŸ’°
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02/07/2017

GIG Toronto's cover photo

01/28/2017

Happy Lunar New Year to everyone πŸ“πŸ”πŸ™‡πŸ»πŸŽ†
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01/21/2017

We were presented with lemon, but we will make lemonade. GIG Toronto is a community of women who illustrate. We support equal rights and justice for all human, and believe that together we can overcome anything. Let us empower and elevate each other over the current circumstance that tries to divide us. Please join us at Women's March to DC: Toronto Queens Park at 12pm, meeting point on Yonge/Wellesely Starbucks at 11:30. Illustrators, friends, allies all welcome! Illustration by .

12/09/2016

Last night, GIGers and friends got together for Freelance Isn't Free pt. 1, a series of discussions and workshops for managing freelance business and ethical practices in the industry. Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by and fellow GIG members who took initiatives to organize and facilitate the event. And a special thanks to The Station for hosting us. Stay tuned for pt. 2 in 2017, Happy Holidays!

11/18/2016

Nov-Dec 2016 Theme: Inner Beast
Cover Photo By: Rosena Fung

09/01/2016

Our first members only event was such a beautiful night full of good company and vibe (and wine). Thank you everyone who came out & special thanks to for sharing her story and for hosting us. More events to come!

08/02/2016

Some hot n' cold colours by for Summer livin' 🌞🍧

07/20/2016

Our very own will be presenting the Artist Talk at featuring the current art show called "THAT SO GAY: Come Together". Paddy will share thoughts on gender fluidity, art and the POC: Asian community. It's a free event, but please RSVP on eventbrite, link in bio ✌🏼️kudos!
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07/11/2016

Oh, don't we all? 's latest comics on Tinder is so lit, it hurts πŸ˜‚ Don't forget to check out the rest of her comics!

06/30/2016

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to our launch social last night! It was a big turn out - an unexpected but a pleasant surprise - and wouldn't have been possible without everyone's help. It's such an excitement to see the potential of illustration community in the six. Updates will follow after the long weekend, so meanwhile, Enjoy Canada Day + Pride πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸŒˆ
πŸ“· P.s: Thanks to the staff at for accommodating an unexpected large group event 😬

06/28/2016

Tomorrow is the day! Come join us at Snakes & Latte on College at 7pm for our launch social. It's always more the merrier, so bring your guy and gal friends to meet our awesome members for a drink (or two)
Jun-July theme art by

06/23/2016

Our aka is having a big week. Come check her out tonight at ’s Belgian Moon Night Market (King & Bryant St) and on Saturday at Pixel & Bristle (Drake Hotel). We just love these pins and free summer design events in the city, no? πŸ“·:
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06/20/2016

It's the First Day of Summer and we in Toronto are feeling the heat! Much more reason to appreciate "Poolside Reading" by a GIG member for πŸŠβ›±

06/17/2016

If you are unsure where to get the best coffee in Toronto, look no further than Christy Lundy Toronto Cafe series! She is visiting and illustrating T.Dot's local favourite cafes! Here's her illo of Sam James Coffee Bar! More art work on christylundy.com

06/13/2016

Two talents in one! Illustrated by Jenn Liv Illustration and art directed by , this piece for Quill & Quire 'Spring Reading' has won an honourable mention to this year's 3x3 Magazine annual. Congratulations ladies, you slay- πŸ‘―

06/13/2016

In Which I Try to Become a Swift - Issue 37: Currents - Nautilus

Check out this beautiful piece on Nautilus Magazine by our GIG Toronto member Jenn Liv
http://nautil.us/issue/37/currents/in-which-i-try-to-become-a-swift

nautil.us There are two classes of words commonly applied to swifts: words about ethereality, and violent words. They are not contradictory.…

06/13/2016

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