Toronto Star.com / Ossington a booming creative hub ... for now
WEST QUEEN WEST'S
Angell Gallery...
"...Jamie Angell's Angell Gallery relocated to the foot of Ossington from 890 Queen St. W., moving from 700 square feet to a cavernous 4,000. With its grand central space and satellite wings, it isn't hard to imagine Angell as a bustling bistro. Instead, it's now one of the bright lights of a booming creative nexus..."
"..It's like a village between Dundas and Queen," says Angell, whose gallery has its official launch April 3. "I personally think it is easier for galleries to grow on Ossington..."
"...Angell more than quadrupled his floor space by moving to Ossington while only doubling his rent. He also moved to the area himself, with an apartment above his gallery..."
"...Much more space enables me to have three distinct galleries," he says – a dramatic main wing for group shows and up-and-coming artists, an east wing, and a project space where visitors see more inventory. The high-ceilinged white rooms elegantly show off the work of talented locals such as Geoffrey Pugen and Alex McLeod..."
