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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

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