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TD Bank’s Corporate Collection acquires TOAF Artist Peter Owusu-Ansah’s works
April 14, 2021
TD Bank’s Corporate Collection acquires TOAF Artist Peter Owusu-Ansah’s works. Plus, a commission from the Gladstone Hotel!

Read our 2020 Annual Report
April 13, 2021
Showcasing 300+ participating artists, the first online iteration of the fair created income and exposure for independent artists during a much needed time.

Get to know Alisa McRonald, 2020 Best of Craft & Design Award
April 12, 2021
About Alisa McRonald "Alisa's pieces took me t...

TOAF Memories: Vera Fischer & David Johns
March 29, 2021
To celebrate our 60th Anniversary this year, we are collecting stories and memories from past and present TOAF participants.

An Ode to the Art of Jewellery, Plus a new SPRING collection
March 12, 2021
There is a beautiful sense of intimacy and preciousness that unites the artist’s imagination with one’s own when you carry around an exquisite and original piece of art — jewellery art — with you wherever you go. ...

TOAF Memories: Janna Robins Walters & Doug MacBean
March 9, 2021
Read about one artist's pivotal experience at her first TOAF in 1989 and how it changed her life forever. Learn about another artist who encountered a stranger in the '90s who borrowed one of his pain...

Call For Artists Application Deadline Extended to March 18th!
March 1, 2021
Due to a high demand from artists and wanting to keep costs low during this difficult time, we have decided to extend our deadlines so you can take advantage of the early bird application fee for anot...

Get to know Jogi Makhani, 2020 Best of 3D Works
February 25, 2021
"Jogi's beautiful sculptural works exhibit very high technical skill combined with admirable restraint. Celebrating the spiritual soul of the materials, Jogi imbues each unique object with universal m...

TOAF Love
February 13, 2021
These stories from emerging and seasoned artists, partners and donors weave the fabric of TOAF's 60-year history and legacy. We hope they inspire you to stay connected and engaged with us until we can...

Joon Hee Kim shares why you should be part of TOAF60
February 2, 2021
As our TOAF60 Call for Artists and Makers is currently underway, we approached some of our seasoned participating artists to share what TOAF has done for their careers. In this edition, award-winning ...

An Ode to Paper
January 28, 2021
Let us introduce two award winning artists whose musings with paper remind us of the magic, versatility, and extraordinariness of this familiar, yet ancient material. Kim Land and Dana Korre weave pap...

Ensuring a Safe TOAF60: Contingency Plans in Case of Onsite Event Cancellation
January 21, 2021
As we plan a hybrid 60th Anniversary in July 2021, we want to stress that we are doing so with the utmost care for the safety of the public, artists, and our staff. Learn more.