Tuesday, December 3, 2013

NuDealers Field Trip to Toronto

This week NuDealers took a field trip to the big(ger) city of Toronto, where we saw some exhibits at the AGO, explored Kensington Market, and put our Wanted posters up in Rush Lane.

We took the Go Bus from Hamilton to Toronto Union Station.  Fellow passengers were impressed with our (respectful) enthusiasm and asked interested questions about the NuDeal program.  Someone even asked about volunteer opportunities.


We took the subway from Toronto Union to St. Patrick Station, where we walked up Dundas Street to the AGO.  Victoria took charge as our fearless leader, navigating the subway system and city streets like a true veteran Torontonian.
NuDealers pay homage to the gorgeous sculpture out front of the AGO.
As professional print makers, NuDealers showed a great deal of respect for, and interest in, the art on display at the AGO.
Jesse and Savvy take notes and photos to use for later inspiration.
As a class we were lucky to gain knowledge through Matt McInnes and Victoria Alstein's expertise.  
After the AGO we went for lunch at Big Fat Burrito, and explored Kensington Market.  Maddi loved the kitschy religious paraphernalia at the Green Egg.
Our field trip culminated in Rush Lane, Toronto's legal graffiti alley, where students posted their screen-printed Wanted posters.







The field trip was a great success - Nu Dealers had fun and staff did too.  Looking forward to seeing what kind of creativity the trip inspired in our students!!