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Palmu – Salmon, Melcolm Beaulieu, 2024, Glass beads, felt & moose hide. Art Encounters 2025A Dream in Full Bloom Another dream of ours is in full bloom this year. Over 70 artists are receiving exhibition or travel bursaries and artist fees through […]

TORONTO OUTDOOR ART FAIR 2025: Canada is Present From July 11-13, TOAF takes over Nathan Phillips Square with 400+ Canadian artists, showcasing innovative art, exhibitions, and live performances – all for free. TORONTO, ON (June 12, 2025) — The Toronto

Art in Public, for the Public, with Love See you at the Square!  Dear Friend of TOAF, Here is our programming lineup for TOAF64, and we can’t wait to experience it with you! July 11–13 at Nathan Phillips Square. There’s something magical about

calisto, Justin Trottier, 2024, Digital photography. TOAF64 is Bursting with New Talent & Energy! OCAD U’s GradEx and Career Launchers bring the magic to the square Dear Friend of TOAF, I can’t tell you how proud and excited we are to share this

Dear Friend of TOAF, I can’t tell you how proud and excited we are to share this with you. This year, we’re unveiling a brand new National Spotlight: Atlantic Canada. We’re celebrating the region with a dedicated zone at TOAF64, centered

Dear Friend of TOAF, I am Myta Sayo and I am thrilled to be curating this year’s Art Nest exhibition, which brings large-scale and thought-provoking installations to the public. Art Nest offers a rare opportunity: a space where emerging curators and artists engage directly with public

400 Artists from coast to coast to coast It’s here! The TOAF64 Artist Roster is live.And yes, Canada is Present. From coast to coast to digital coast, over 400 artists are joining us for the 64th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair. Our national representation is on

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair Returns to Nathan Phillips Square From July 11th to July 13th, Showcasing the Work of Canadian Artists Front and Centre The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is Canada’s largest and longest-running fair with over 400 artists

Dear Friend of TOAF, Every year, the Catherine Bratty Award for Best of Art Fair, generously supported by The Rudolph P. Bratty Family Foundation, recognizes an artist whose work stands out for its excellence and vision. This year, that honour goes

Dear Friend of TOAF, Spring is here, and we’re feeling the vibe.  Today, let us introduce you to two lens-based artists and first-time participants at TOAF whose diverse journeys and studies enrich their creative work in exciting ways.  Sherif Hosni

Dear friend of TOAF, George Hall, the recipient of the Best of 3D Works award, is yet another breakout artist from TOAF63, having launched his artistic practice just over a year before his debut at the Fair. George’s command of materials

Dear Friend of TOAF, Three exceptional artists—Sandy Middleton, Mya Naidoo, and Amy K. Fitzgerald—were recognized for their unique approaches to their mediums.  Sandy Middleton, a seasoned TOAF artist who began her career right out of school in 1991, continues to

Dear Friend of TOAF, Emily Maclennan and Nick Hoang are two extraordinary painters with their own unique relationship with familiar landscapes and architectures.  Emily’s meticulous and evocative paintings of storefronts and urban nooks breathe life into Toronto’s overlooked corners and highlight their charm. 

Dear Friend of TOAF, Laura Wagner, Jenny Santos and Emily Au breathe life into clay in distinct and captivating ways, crafting expressive sculptures and objects.  Laura Wagner’s story of leaping into many firsts is one we cherish at TOAF. It

We are kicking off the New Year with what we love to do most— spotlight exceptional artists and their innovative works.  Juliana Scherzer’s exploration of textile techniques, using delicate preserved leaves and natural materials, earned her the Best of Craft and Design