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TOAF65 CELEBRATES THE ARTISTS SHAPING CANADA NOW 65 YEARS. 2 EXHIBITIONS. 1 FAIR. 400+ ARTISTS. TOAF65 CELEBRATES THE ARTISTS SHAPING CANADA NOW Toronto Outdoor Art Fair marks its 65th anniversary with landmark city-wide exhibition programming starting June 25 – July […]

Les Montagnes A Sensory Encounter at the Square Dear Friend of TOAF, We have a very special dance performance commissioned for this summer at Nathan Phillips Square. Marie Lambin-Gagnon has been on our radar for a few years, and when Rui

Art Nest 2026 is a Gift  A Forwards Retreat Dear Friend of TOAF, Art Nest 2026 is a true gift. When I invited Rui Pimenta to curate this year’s program as the signature project of TOAF’s 65th birthday, the process

N.S.F.W, Matthew Walton, Acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and pencil. Dive into the Worlds of Matthew Walton and Emily Conlon Matthew Walton’s star has been shining bright since his very first show at TOAF. His work is instantly recognizable for its bold, graphic figures that

Cake and Fish, Laura Thipphawong, 2024, Oil on canvas.  $65 for 65 YearsYour Birthday Giftis Now Matched Dear Friend of TOAF,    You’ve been helping us gift every TOAF65 artist a $65 Gift Card to collect art at the Fair — an uplifting

ਹੋਰਿ ਕੇਤੇ ਗਾਵਨਿ | Hor Kete Gaavan, Ravjot Singh, 2025, Watercolours highlighted with gold on paper.  For the Love of Painting Ravjot Singh, Diogo Pinheiro, and Marianne Sung Painting is one of the most beloved and represented mediums at TOAF, and is never short

The Mischievous Meadows of Mayhem, Samira Sukhatme, 2023, Acrylic, Pastels & Thread on Canvas. Material Explorations ofJamie Rosario, Hyewon Jang, Samira Sukhatme We’re highlighting three award recipients from last summer whose distinct practices are inspired by nature and connected by a shared curiosity for

Lacing Up, Ken Danby, 1973, Egg tempera, 22 x 32 inches. Continuing a LegacyKen Danby Award for Excellence in Realism Some stories come full circle. In 1961, at TOAF’s very first exhibition, a 21-year-old Ken Danby (1940–2007) received the inaugural Best of Art

Light Corner, Neltje Green, 2023, Acrylic on wood panel.  Meet Neltje GreenAn Artist to Watch Neltje Green was a breakout artist at TOAF this past summer. Her emotional, dreamy interiors, meticulously painted, captured the imagination of visitors, media, and curators alike, drawing us

65 YEARS OF UPLIFTING CANADIAN ARTISTS IN PUBLIC,TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR MARKS CANADA’S LONGEST-RUNNING OUTDOOR ART EVENT TOAF65 returns July 10–12, 2026, to Nathan Phillips Square with $65,000 in awards and the anniversary theme The Elegance of Longevity. Toronto, ON

Redundant Vessel #12, Brad Turner, 2022, Blown glass comprised of 5 components. Celebrating Brad TurnerV Vallières and Hannah Faas Meet this year’s TOAF Awards recipients in Craft & Design. Brad Turner’s glass works are just dreamy, striking a balance between precision and poetry.

I Come Bearing Gifts, Laura Thipphawong, 2024, Oil on canvas.  A Birthday Gift for every TOAF65 Artist $65 for 65 Years Dear Friend of TOAF,   TOAF has always been the place where art-loving becomes art-collecting — joyful, welcoming, and full of discovery.

Smokey Blue Undula Bowl, Brad Copping, 2024, Hand blown & sculpted hot glass, cold carved. The Beloved Founder’s Award Goes To…Brad Copping The Founder’s Award, announced at the Awards Ceremony, is always filled with warmth, gratitude, and often a few

HMCS IRONSIDE, K MacLean, 2025, Oceanwood, wire, clock parts, vintage hardware & acrylic.  Warm Holiday Wishes What a remarkable year we had together Dear Friend of TOAF, The 64th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair was a year of dreams realized and seeds in full bloom.

HMCS IRONSIDE, K MacLean, 2025, Oceanwood, wire, clock parts, vintage hardware & acrylic.  The World of K MacLeanQuiet, captivating, and deserving of another award K MacLean is no stranger to the TOAF community. His sculptures have been delighting art lovers since