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Dear Friend of TOAF, We can’t thank you enough for being part of a remarkable year of great memories and success stories. TOAF63 is yet another one for the books.  As our 2024 end-of-year gift to you, we spotlight Esther DOË […]

As 2024 draws to a close, we invite you to consider Toronto Outdoor Art Fair on your year-end gift-giving list. We can only turn to you with this ask because you are integral to TOAF.  How special are you? Every

This past summer, 17 artists from Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Québec, in addition to the Northwest Territories artists, joined us at the Fair. They brought us a taste of different communities and made us feel connected and closer to

Meet artist Kit Li, whose fresh take on Toronto landmarks has earned her a place in the City’s permanent art collection through the prestigious Mayor’s Purchase Award in 2024. Kit is a bold, second-career, self-taught artist who reimagines everyday scenes and familiar

TOAF’s Student Zone has its own legacy—packed with hidden gems and cherished by many. This year, three student artists were celebrated for their unique ways of translating everyday moments, urban life, and human nature into captivating paintings and illustrations. Best of Student

We’re thrilled to spotlight the recipients of the Emerging Artists by Emerging Curator Award, a collaboration with the Indigenous Curatorial Collective (ICCA). For this award, Jesse King, an exciting and thoughtful emerging curator, introduced us to three incredible artists in Blushing Bodies —his debut

Would you like to receive constructive feedback on your TOAF 2024 application and expand your knowledge on what the jury looks for to help prepare you for this year’s application? You can book an appointment with us for a one-on-one phone

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