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Joy Of Innocence, Emmanuel Akolo, 2023, Acrylic on canvas. EVERY KID NEEDS A TEAMCurated by Lay-Up Dear Friend of TOAF, EVERY KID NEEDS A TEAM is the first collection in our new Neighborly Love Series, where TOAF invites our 401

TOAF65, Photography by Marlowe Porter. Stories Are Unfolding In a full circle Dear Friend of TOAF,   One thing we keep hearing from everyone after the Fair is that the energy this year was palpable. You could feel it the

Sunset Dream 19, Marianne Sung, 2026, Metallic Silver spray paint & acrylic on canvas. What a Weekend It WasFilled With Whimsy and Joy Dear Friend of TOAF,   TOAF65: sealed and delivered with LOVE. And what a gift it was, to all

The Green We Shared, Esther Doyeon Kim, 2026, Mixed medium on canvas.   Celebrating Artistic Excellence Meet your TOAF65 Award Recipients Dear Friend of TOAF,   The TOAF65 Award Recipients for this record breaking award year are here! And it is exceptional. As always,

Sweet Tweet, Marica Villeneuve, 2026, Acrylic on Wood Panel. Uplifting is the word Toronto Outdoor Art Fair at 65 Dear Friend of TOAF,   The big birthday is finally here. Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is officially 65 years old. And TOAF at

Pandora’s Box, Alan Mckee, Amazing Moss Park Art Collective, Digital Photography LightJet Print on Fuji silver based paper. Art Collecting Begins Tonight See You on the Square Tomorrow Dear Friend of TOAF,   TOAF’s Online Fair opens tonight at midnight, sharp. If you’re

birthday party, Olivia Jaszczur, 2026, Oil & oil stick on canvas. Our Biggest Awards Year YetThanks to You Dear Friend of TOAF, We set an ambitious goal for our Awards Program: $65,000 for 65 years. We were blown away by how all

From Metivier, Toronto, ON: Moses Salihou, Femme, 2026, Oil on canvas, 24 x 18 in. TOAF Celebrates with Canadian Galleries In celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, we have collaborated with galleries from across Canada. The exhibition highlights the

Art Nest Stories are Gifts Artists on Their Processes Dear Friend of TOAF, This is a special one. Each Art Nest artist shares a piece of the process that shaped what you’ll see at the Fair. The depth of thinking, emotion, and

Beach Pavilion, Margaret Rankin, 2026, Collagraph print. My First Artwork Where Your Collecting Journey Begins Dear Friend of TOAF, TOAF is where many people buy their first artwork. We hear this all the time: “I bought my first artwork at TOAF.”

hollow play, Lindsay Frankel, 2026, Oil on wood panel. TOAF65 Student Zone is Buzzing You want to know them early Dear Friend of TOAF, Some of our loyal collectors will tell you, with enthusiasm: “I discovered them here first.” That’s the

White Bay Wedding, Tessa Graham, 2025, 120mm film scan, printed on cotton rag paper. Atlantic to the Pacific and in Between A National Tapestry Dear Friend of TOAF, Canada is Present — in every colour. 75 artists are joining us from outside

Happy 65 (TOAF) Japanese Carmine, Yaw Tony, 2026, Silk twill.  Happy 65 (TOAF)Designed by Yaw Tony Dear Friend of TOAF, The TOAF 65 birthday festivities wouldn’t be complete without a special memento to mark this milestone, and we have one

TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR CELEBRATES 65 YEARS OF CANADIAN ART WITH ITS MOST AMBITIOUS FAIR YET Canada’s largest and longest-running juried contemporary outdoor art fair returns July 10–12 with 400+ artists, major national representation, new exhibitions, expanded artist support, and

National accessArts Centre: Rainbow Bright and the Very Trouble Downtown, Robin King, 2026, Oil on canvas. The Power of Community  Your Art Encounters Dear Friend of TOAF, Art Encounters — A little context and story: TOAF is a charitable, not-for-profit organization and a