Program guide design with The Music Gallery

Image of a program piece for The Music Gallery from 2017. It features a program guide cover and an open spread against a vibrant yellow background. The guide cover features a striking design, with "THE MUSIC GALLERY" written in bold, capitalized letters on the center of the page. The artwork is composed of a bright pink, psychedelic pattern that drips downward from a monochromatic striped background. The open spread next to the guide cover displays a black and white photograph of Chino Amobi from NON Records, in a cityscape. The facing page has text and images, including a dynamic photo of a saxophonist, related to the event "INTERRO".

The Music Gallery, a globally acclaimed centre for creative music established in 1976 in Toronto, is a sanctuary for the exploration and amplification of diverse narratives and sounds.

I had the honour of designing several of their program guides alongside my team at And Also Too. They celebrate the diverse queer and BIPOC performers, rich musical histories, and bold sound explorations showcased at The Music Gallery. Our designs reflect the dynamic and unconventional essence of their programming through vibrant textures, unusual objects, colourful glitches, and elastic formations.

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The Music Gallery

And Also Too

Una Lee (art direction)

Zahra Agjee (studio coordination)

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Print Design
Layout

Image of a program guide for The Music Gallery from 2017. Two open spreads are set against a yellow background. The top spread lists the concert schedule for the season, with the events under X AVANT Festival XII set against a black background. The right page shows an ad for CIUT 89.5 FM Toronto. The bottom spread presents a grayscale layout featuring photos of several musicians. The left page shows a headline reading "TAK: LOVE, CRYSTAL AND STONE, curated by Chelsea Shanoff." The right page features a portrait of musician Darren Creech, with text about the artist and their work below. Both spreads have decorative graphics reminiscent of splatters or coral formations.

Breaking conventions

Daring and bold covers, alongside unconventional layouts, underline The Music Gallery’s dedication to breaking musical norms.

Striking photography

Photography is a hallmark of each guide, with The Music Gallery’s iconic concert photography taking center stage.

Uncanny graphics

Uncanny graphics throughout the guides mirror the experimental nature of The Music Gallery’s programming. Each spread is infused with strange, captivating visuals that challenge perceptions and engage the imagination.