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There is no better way to welcome the majestic fall and kick off a new season of dreaming at TOAF than by celebrating the sublime and whimsical world of Saskia Wassing.  Her exceptionally intricate embroideries and masterful textile artworks are […]

Cheers & Thanks  for an extraordinary TOAF63 Dear Friend of TOAF, TOAF63 has come to a close! What an honour it was to gather with all of you at Nathan Phillips Square—we are still taking it all in. The love

Iconic Canadian Artist, Charles Pachter, Sold Original Work Anonymously at Toronto Outdoor Art Fair The work of iconic Canadian artist Charles Pachter is a hot commodity, but he forwent his typical six-figure prices to sell his art at the Toronto

Noblesse Oblige, Charlie Pachter, 1970, Print Edition: 18/30. There is a buzz …  Let’s make the best of the last day  Dear Friend of TOAF, It’s the last day of TOAF63. We can’t believe we must wait another year for

This storm is you, Zahra Saleki, 2024, photography.  An Impressive Roster of Artists TOAF Award Recipients Dear Friend of TOAF, We are thrilled and honoured to announce the recipients of the TOAF63 prestigious Awards Program— a celebratory honour in a TOAF artist career. We

bluefish_BlackHall, Sungmi Kong, 2024, Pigments on Wooden panel. Take it all in   TOAF63 is officially here Dear Friend of TOAF, The largest art weekend in the city—the 63rd Toronto Outdoor Art Fair—is here. We are on cloud 9! There is nothing quite

Junction Window Wonderland, Marg Cresswell, 2023, acrylic. Are you ready to move?   TOAF Artists are ready! Dear Friend of TOAF, Tomorrow is the day. We are here at Nathan Phillips Square, laying the groundwork, mapping the square, setting up the stage, and

Glassy Lake 2, Tamara Thompson, 2024, Acrylic on Wood Panel. Family Fun at TOAF  Play, Make, and Collect! Dear Friend of TOAF, We hope you have made plans with friends and family for a perfect art outing this weekend. There will

Tipi Frames, Scott Maracle, 2022, Photographic print on premium Hahnemule matte paper. New Horizons In partnership with our community Dear Friend of TOAF, Art Encounters—TOAF’s Access and Outreach—program is soaring to new heights. The program continues to evolve with the participation

Out of Many, One People, Jasmine Vanstone, 2024, Collage turned into CMYK Print on Paper. StreetARToronto Returns to TOAF  Art outside the gallery  Dear Friend of TOAF, TOAF63 is only 15 days away!!  We’re excited that StreetARToronto (StART) is returning for another season!

soon 2, Sylvia Jacobs, 2024, Mixed Media, photography, collage, weaving. Join the festivities online with digital programs  Get to know Exclusively Online Artists Dear Friend of TOAF, You can collect the works of TOAF artists from anywhere in the world! TOAF Online

The Summer’s Most Loved Art Fair Announces a Bustling Weekend of Programming with Something for Everyone The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) will be back at Nathan Phillips Square from July 12th to 14th for a weekend of fun and

TOAF63 Programming is on the pulse  Plan your weekend in July!   Dear Friend of TOAF, A bustling weekend filled with all the art and summer vibes your heart desires is waiting for you on July 12-14. We are excited to

Student Zone, a fan-favourite returns Dear Friend of TOAF, TOAF63 is brimming with talent as well as exciting returning and new partnerships that highlight the next generation of Canadian contemporary artists.  New this year, you will have the chance to

Unique Québec, Northwest Territories, and Exclusively-Online Dear Friend of TOAF, We are still buzzing about the TOAF63 artist roster. It is an exceptional representation of local, national, and even international talent—from every province and regions including Swaziland, Colombia, and Hong