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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

Woven Series Basket, Nadira Narine, 2023, Blown Glass, sandblasted. Celebrating 65 years With $65,000 in Awards Dear Friend of TOAF,  In 1961, Ken Danby received the very first Best of Exhibition Award of $1,000 (over $10,000 today). It was a bold,

This storm is you, Zahra Saleki, 2017, Photography. Sky & Bone curated by Jesse King Sky & Bone: Realities Unbound, is an exhibition featuring more than thirty fine art pieces from the City of Toronto collection alongside works from contemporary

“I am Demure – mindful after a bath,” Anu Kalra, 2024, Acrylics.  Celebrating Artists Nationwide Montreal Award Winner Julia Asimakopulos   We’re still so proud that artists from far and wide, from every corner of Canada, joined us in person and online

Grill House, Toronto, Alex Hall, 2025, Archival inkjet pigment print. A New Wave of Talent at TOAF Alex Hall, Keenan O’Toole and Alicia Tian  This year’s Student Zone was electric once again, buzzing with new perspectives, fresh energy, and the spirit of regeneration that

“I am Demure – mindful after a bath,” Anu Kalra, 2024, Acrylics.  Anu Kalra. She is an icon! She is a legend! She is the moment! We’re thrilled to introduce you to Anu Kalra, whose dazzling piece It’s Selfie Time – She is an

Sisterhood; late conversation, Melika Saeeda, 2025, Acrylic on cavas. Best of Art Fair Goes to… Melika Saeeda Our hearts are still full and warm from the memories we created together during TOAF64. Now, we are ready to share highlights, inspiring

Feedback Fridays + Application Support Thinking about applying to our 65th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair in July? You can book an appointment with us for a one-on-one phone consultation to get direct feedback on your previous year’s application if it

Photography by Shane Fester. Gratitude & Thanks  For a TOAF64 filled with love, red dots, and unforgettable moments  Dear Friend of TOAF, What a joy it was to be with you on the Square for the 64th Toronto Outdoor Art

Golden Hour, Sherry Dube, 2025, Acrylic on stretched canvas.  TOAF64 Wrapped with Love Already missing it… Dear TOAF Community, We’ll send a proper thank you soon, but for now, just wow. What an epic weekend. We had it all, thundershowers, lightning, blazing

Picnic, Jes Young, 2025, Porcelain. TOAF is on Fire Don’t wait til next year! Dear TOAF Community, We can’t quite capture the energy of our gathering at Nathan Phillips Square in words. Yes, it’s been exceptionally hot! The art, the artists,

Sisterhood #2, Melika Saeeda, 2025, Acrylic on wood panel. Celebrating Artistic Excellence at TOAF64 Meet the Best of Independent Canadian Artists ✨ Dear TOAF Community, TOAF64 Award Recipients have been announced!   This is the most cherished moment of the Fair for us.

Open Arcade, Margaret Rankin, 2019, Collagraph Print. Art, Artists, Art Lovers All Together in a Space that Belongs to Everyone Dear TOAF Community, The 64th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is here! There’s something magical about a public square in summer; it’s a shared