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An acclaimed roster of judges is presenting you with yet another extraordinary selection of the most outstanding artists – the recipients of TOAF61 Awards.
Our utmost gratitude to the esteemed judges for their insight and careful considerations. And, love and appreciation to our awards partners and donors for fostering artistic excellence and craftsmanship by supporting $40,000 cash and in-kind awards.
We will be celebrating all the artists and award recipients during the Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 15th at 5:30 PM. We will also share artist profiles, in-depth stories, and judges' insights with you in the coming months.
A few of the award recipients are Online Only artists, so if you have an eye on their work, seize the opportunity to acquire a piece.
Without further ado, here are the stand-out artists of TOAF61.
PS. Tune in to today's conversation between two StART artists, painter and illustrator, Ren Lonechild and multidisciplinary artist, Yasaman Mehrsa. And, catch the Studio Tour of Montreal-based artist, Jérôme Guilleaume, as he shares his intriguing visual explorations.
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Catherine Bratty Award for Best of Art Fair | Vanessa Dion Fletcher | Booth E291
$6,000 by The Rudolph P. Bratty Family Foundation
Judged by Corrie Jackson, RBC Senior Curator
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Murray and Marvelle Koffler Founder's Award | Jobelle Quijano | Booth A12
$6,000 by The Koffler Family Foundation
Judged by Tiana Koffler Boyman, Co-Chair of the Koffler Centre of the Arts & Flavio Belli, Artist, Curator, & Art Consultant
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Best of Student Award | Mahir Siraj | Booth A8
$1,000 Marie Collins Memorial Award
Artscape Award: A residency at Artscape Gibraltar Point and solo exhibition at Artscape Youngplace (Value $2,500)
Judged by Jacqueline Kok, Assistant Curator, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
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| Allegory of The Sacrifices, Mahir Siraj, 2022, Acrylic on canvas |
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Best of Painting Award | Sasha Sutherland | Online Only
$2,000 by Brett Ledger & Patricia Olasker
Judged by Stuart Keeler, TD Senior Curator
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Honourable Mention
Photography & Digital Media | Mina Nowzari | Booth A20
$500 Gift Certificate by Toronto Image Works
Judged by Katherine Takpannie, Photographer
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$2,000 by Al Green in Memoriam
Judged by Carlo Cesta, Artist
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| #hopeandhealingcanada @ Singwauk Residential school historical site, Tracey-Mae Chambers, 2021, Crochet/knit red yarn installation |
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| #hopeandhealingcanada @Mississauga Festival of trees Hyperbolic crochet, Tracey-Mae Chambers, 2021, Crochet red yarn
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Best of Craft & Design Award | Brad Copping | Booth B164
$2,000 by Robert K. E. Mitchell & Brian H. Wade of Mitchell Studios
Judged by Lisa A. Pai, Director, L.A. Pai Gallery
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| Amethyst undula bowl, Brad Copping, 2021, Blown and carved glass
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Best of Jewellery Award | Carolyn Young | Online Only
$500 by Harry Enchin & Susan Friedrich
Judged by Lisa A. Pai, Director, L.A. Pai Gallery
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| Silver Reimagining Blombos Brooch, Carolyn Young, 2021, Patinated sterling silver & stainless steel
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Best of 2D Works Award | Dorion Scott | Booth C254
$2,000 by Extrudex Aluminum
Judged by Michael Klein, Director, MKG127 Gallery
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| Blush (source: Tracey Emin 21st C), Dorion Scott, 2022, Acrylic paint sheer organza wood support
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| A Natural State of Being I, Maria Doering, 2018, Monoprint/Linocut on Shoji Baika natural
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Best of Paper Award | Maria Doering | Booth A66
$500 Gift Certificate by The Japanese Paper Place
Judged by Nancy Jacobi, Founder, The Japanese Paper Place & Tara Moore-Jones, President, The Japanese Paper Place
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Gladstone House Award | Katherine Curci | Booth A57
One-year showcase opportunity & artist fee by Gladstone House ($1,000 Value)
Judged by Lee Petrie, Cuator & Arts Program Manager, Gladstone House
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| Supermoon in Banff, Katherine Curci, 2021, Charcoal and conte crayon on paper
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