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ANIMATION: To mark World Animation Day on October 28, the NFB kicks off a week of free activities that celebrate the ever-changing, ever-intriguing world of animation. Get Animated! will offer screenings and workshops, like the Animation Lounge, where you can mingle with animators, browse through displays, and discover more about the industry and local studios. The first screening at tonight's opening highlights the 2008 grads from Sheridan College—whose animation program has produced some seriously talented and successful artists in the field for more than thirty years. Later on, catch some brand new NFB animation releases, including Cordell Barker's Runaway and The Spine by Chris Landreth (who won Best Short Animation at the 2005 Oscars for his amazing film about a well-loved Montrealer, Ryan). Both pieces were official selections at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. NFB Mediatheque (150 John Street), 5–10 p.m. (go online for various show times, etc.), FREE.

ART: The country’s largest art exposition Art Toronto fills the Metro Convention Centre this weekend, celebrating its tenth anniversary with a focus on the contemporary Canadian art scene, a flagship project called "Heartland." The massive international art fair opens tonight with a big fundraising preview to benefit the Art Gallery of Ontario. The rest of the riffraff get to experience the more than five thousand works of art beginning tomorrow (through October 26). Don’t miss the Gladstone’s off-site upArt contemporary Art Fair, reached from the Convention Centre via York University’s unconventional Performance Bus. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building Exhibit Halls A and B (255 Front Street West), 6:30 p.m., $190 (AGO Benefit); Public Opening: Friday 12 p.m., $18.