Dear Friend of TOAF,

It’s here. The TOAF65 Artist Roster is live, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.

On July 10–12, 400+ artists will take over Nathan Phillips Square, just as they have for the last 65 years. (Well, four of those years were in the parking lot of the Four Seasons, before we moved to Nathan Phillips Square…)

A huge congratulations to every artist who made it through our rigorous jury process, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who submitted. We know how much love and care goes into an application, and we’re grateful for every single one.

Our jury, Sandra Brewster, Suzanne Carte, Maria Kanellopoulos, and Jesse King, brought rich experience, curiosity, and a fresh lens to every decision. The TOAF65 artist roster is the result of their thoughtful conversations and careful consideration. To kick off the announcement, we’re sharing their top selections. Explore the Jurors’ Picks. 

As per TOAF tradition, you’ll be reunited with familiar artists who have been showing with us for years, along with many new faces — 122, to be exact. Another 61 artists will be showing Exclusively Online, and 53 artists are travelling from across Canada to be with us in Toronto, offering us a glimpse into different artist communities and energies from coast to coast.

And now you also know which artists will be receiving your $65 gift card towards buying art, there’s still time to give!

Stay tuned! We have a lot to share in the coming weeks, from national zones, artist spotlights, and much more. 

For now: take some time to get to know the artists. Make your wish list. Get excited. Less than eight weeks until we’re all together.💙

anahita & the TOAF Team

Sandra Brewster

is a Toronto-based Canadian artist and the child of Guyanese parents, whose work reflects a multilayered sense of identity shaped by place and time. Brewster is the recipient of the Gattuso Prize at CONTACT Photography Festival (2017), the Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts Artist Prize (2018), and the Canada Council for the Arts Photography Prize (2024).

Suzanne Carte

is a curator, cultural producer, and waste management coordinator with over two decades of experience advancing access, sustainability, and equity in Canada’s arts sector. As Artistic Director/Curator at the AGB, she champions programming that disrupts the divide between contemporary art and craft.

Maria Kanellopoulos

is a Toronto/Tkaronto-based arts professional specializing in curatorial work, collections and exhibitions management, program development, and strategic partnerships. Currently Associate Curator at TD Bank, she plays a key role in the growth, care, and preservation of the TD Art Collection.

Jesse King

is an Ojibwe curator and artist from Wasauksing First Nation, Eagle Clan, currently serving as Curator at Market Gallery for the City of Toronto. Their work explores identity, queerness, gender, and cultural representation through an Indigenous lens.

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TOAF65 Jurors’ Picks