Fisher’s Paradise, Ontario (northwest of North Bay) hosts the three-day River & Sky festival this weekend, which features a plethora of Canadian musicians (Shotgun Jimmie, Absolutely Free, Jennifer Castle, Homeshake…) and plenty of space to pitch a tent. We printed their gig poster this year, available at our Kensington location.
12″ x 18″ 5 colour screen print poster on 100lb natural cover stock ~ $22
For another year we had the pleasure of screen printing the Polaris Music Prize nominee posters which have been hand crafted by fellow Canadian illustrators and designers!
London, Ontario’s Shad has made it to the short list three times now, this year he has been nominated for his fourth album ‘Flying Colours’.
Paul Chin is an artist and musician (signed to Cosmonostro) who better to have designed Shad’s poster!
Available to buy here at Kid Icarus now, limited stock so act fast!
$35.00, 18″ x 24″ 5 colours on white coverstock.
For another year we had the pleasure of screen printing the Polaris Music Prize nominee posters which have been hand crafted by fellow Canadian illustrators and designers!
BC born Vernor Winfield McBriare Smith IV or Mac DeMarco to you and me is nominated for his second and (critically acclaimed) album ‘Salad Days’ which was recorded in his Brooklyn bedroom.
Ontario’s own Melinda Josie created DeMarco’s rad leafy poster, we get a lovely mention on her blog thanks Melinda!
Available to buy here at Kid Icarus now, limited stock so act fast!
$35.00, 18″ x 24″ 5 colours on white coverstock.
For another year we had the pleasure of screen printing the Polaris Music Prize nominee posters which have been hand crafted by fellow Canadian illustrators and designers!
Here’s nominee, the boy, Drake!
Sandi Falconer (of Kid Icarus’ favourites Falcon Wright) created his poster, check it!
Available to buy here at Kid Icarus now! Only limited stock so be quick.
$35.00, 18″ x 24″ 3 colours on white coverstock.
We are very happy to inform you that for another year we had the great pleasure of screen-printing the posters for Polaris Music Prize!
Today’s Gala will reveal the winner of this years Polaris music prize, we’ll be running a series of blog posts for each of the nominees alongside their posters which have been hand crafted by fellow Canadian illustrators and designers!
Toronto local Basia Bulat was nominated back in 2008 and she’s back with a nomination for her 3rd album ‘Tall Tall Shadow’.
Fellow Toronto creative Caitlyn Murphy has created Basia’s poster, 4 colour print on bright white coverstock.
Available to buy here at Kid Icarus from September 22nd
$35.00, 18″ x 24″ 4 colours on white coverstock.
We are very happy to inform you that for another year we had the great pleasure of screen-printing the posters for Polaris Music Prize!
Monday 22nd’s Gala will reveal the winner of this years Polaris music prize, we’ll be running a series of blog posts for each of the nominees alongside their posters which have been hand crafted by fellow Canadian illustrators and designers!
Firstly we have 2011 winners Arcade Fire who have scored a hat-trick this year with their 3rd nomination for album ‘Reflektor, which reached number 1 on the Canadian, British and American charts.
Arcade Fire’s poster has been designed by St. Johns local Jud Haynes. If you like this poster, make sure you check out our other Jud Haynes designed posters we have in store!
Available to buy here at Kid Icarus after September 22nd
$35.00, 18″ x 24″ 4 colours (including a metallic silver!) on white coverstock.
We are excited to be a part of this years Prints & Inks Event, presented by Spins & Needles, at Idea Space!
If you live or are visiting Ottawa during the weekend of June 20 – 22 defiantly check out this amazing event!
Visit the Prints and Inks FaceBook event page to see what great artist, designers, and printmakers will be a part of the festivities.
Prints & Inks is a weekend-long show that will showcase the work of exciting Canadian talent in print, illustration and design, alongside a pop-up shop, hands-on print activities, and a late-night art party. Work by Spins & Needles Silkscreening 101 workshop alumni will be on display. Original, affordable artwork, limited edition prints, clothing and zines will be available for purchase.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Prints & Inks 2014 presented by Spins & Needles
When: Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22, 2014
Opening Party: Friday, June 20 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Weekend Hours: Saturday, June 21 to Sunday, June 22: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: IdeaSpace (131 Bank St., Ottawa), (top floor)
Admission: Free
Curated by: Melanie Yugo, Spins & Needles Creative Director
Visit the Prints and Inks FaceBook event page to see what great artist, designers, and printmakers will be a part of the festivities!
Happy Canada Day! Here at Kid Icarus we have great Canadian-made, Canadian-themed, products! Smitten Kitten’s Canadianna line of notebook featuring the vintage wildlife photographs of the True North, or a Freshly Printed ‘Edible Invasive Species’ teatowel made the perfect thank you gift for whomever is hosting the Canada Day Festivities!
Want to show your Canadian pride? Outfit yourself and those in your posse with Canadian themed buttons from Vancouver’s Regional Assembly of Text, great year round!
Smitten Kitten Notebooks $19.00, Freshly Printed Edible Invasive Species Tea Towel $28.00,
The Regional Assembly of Text Button Pack $12.00, Kid Icarus Antler Greeting Card $5.00,
Kid Icarus You’re Great Postcard $3.00, Kid Icarus 3D Canadian Geese Gift wrap $5.00
