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LXCL:Art Metropole is a non-profit artist-run centre that publishes, promotes, exhibits, archives, and distributes artists' books, multiples, and related media. We produce exhibitions, talks, readings, and other programs that highlight artists who make books and other artworks that can be widely circulated. Established in 1974, Art Metropole operates the oldest and longest-running artist-run bookstore in the world.

Become an Art Metropole member get access to benefits such as shop discounts, advance tickets to special events, free publications and merch, plus other perks. Your membership also directly supports the programs, exhibitions, and publications we produce in service of our artistic community. Thank you for supporting artists by becoming an Art Metropole member! Image:&nbsp;Gillian&rsquo;s Last Resort, 2025 (after Shirley Wiitasalo, &ldquo;The Shortest Route&rdquo;, 1978) Yan Wen ChangCourtesy of the artist and Susan Hobbs Gallery

Become an Art Metropole member get access to benefits such as shop discounts, advance tickets to special events, free publications and merch, plus other perks.Your membership also directly supports the programs, exhibitions, and publications we produce in service of our artistic community.Thank you for supporting artists by becoming an Art Metropole member!Image: Gillian’s Last Resort, 2025 (after Shirley Wiitasalo, “The Shortest Route”, 1978) Yan Wen ChangCourtesy of the artist and Susan Hobbs Gallery

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Art Metropole&rsquo;s Lucky Draw Fundraiser and Party returns on November 19!&nbsp; Now in its 3rd year, this unique fundraiser is unlike a traditional auction &ndash; all guests who purchase a Lucky Draw Ticket will go home with an artwork. Following an in-person preview of the works, our MC Keith Cole will draw names to determine who is lucky enough to choose first, second, and so on. With a Party Ticket, you can visit the preview of artworks, watch the Lucky Draw, and enjoy a night of DJs and dancing, including complimentary drinks! This year&rsquo;s Lucky Draw artists include:Abbas Akhavan, Alexa Hawksworth, Boring Earth, Claire Greenshaw, David Altmejd, Devendra Banhart, Dorian Fitzgerald, Emma Welch, Emmanuel Osahor, Jenine Marsh, Jin-Me Yoon, Kablusiak, Kendra Yee, Luther Konadu, Malcolm McCormick, Michael Snow, Peter Campbell, Ron Siu, Sara Cwynar, Sandra Brewster, and Tyler Matheson. Artworks are available to view online here: an online preview of the works here: <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://valise.works/p/k7ktyojma15jaa3x0zw5z59pd835a8xprhdo" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://valise.works/p/k7ktyojma15jaa3x0zw5z59pd835a8xprhdo</a>. Proxy picks are available for those who are unable to make it to the event in-person. Since 1974, Art Metropole has been committed to publishing, promoting, exhibiting, archiving, and distributing artists&rsquo; books, multiples, and other related media. Our non-profit shop, which has featured over sixteen thousand unique inventory items, is an essential service to artists&mdash;and is the oldest and longest-running artist-run bookstore in the world. Our annual fundraiser helps sustain Art Metropole and allows us to continue publishing, exhibiting, and distributing the work of artists year after year.&nbsp; Learn more at <a fr-original-style="" href="//artmetropole.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">artmetropole.com</a>.

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