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Place as Art: Where is it?
July 3, 2020
A place can be specific or abstract, conceptual or pictorial. In this special editorial, TOAF59 artists will explore the various meanings and symbols of places.

#TOAF59 has launched!
July 2, 2020
Welcome to the first day of Toronto Online Art Fair! Watch our welcome videos from the TOAF team, our chair, Alex Ciappara, and members of our founding family Tiana Koffl...

Artistry Behind the Scenes: Special Techniques and Medium
June 18, 2020
Have you ever wondered How the heck did they do that when looking at an artwork? In this special editorial, we invite you to roam around our virtual TOAF59 landscape and look at some of the works by our 300+ participating artists...

Introducing our latest collaboration with Henderson Brewing!
June 18, 2020
A sneak peek of our latest collaboration with Henderson ???? Plus, an update on Gifts of Heart ????

Juror's picks for TOAF59!
June 10, 2020
This year we had our first ever virtual jury panel review nearly 800 applications to bring an eclectic and wonderfully curated collection of artists to the 2020 TOAF

Mayor's Purchase Award Winner 2019: Raoul Olou
May 21, 2020
Beyond his artistic talent, Raoul Olou touched and charmed the TOAF community and visitors with his optimism, warmth, and commitment throughout the entire Fair experience. And, he sold out every sin...

Opportunity: TOAF Communication Liasons
May 15, 2020
Want to join our team? Toronto Online Art Fair is looking for two (2) volunteer Communication Liaisons for our upcoming fair. Eligible candidates are individuals who are ready to dive into the role, a...

The 59th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair reinvents itself as the ‘Toronto Online Art Fair’ to bolster artist careers
May 14, 2020
For immediate release. Toronto, May 13th, 2020 – From July 2–12, 2020, Canada’s largest and oldest contemporary outdoor art fair, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF), will continue to...

Announcing Toronto Online Art Fair 2020
May 13, 2020
Today we are sharing our plans for the 59th edition of Toronto Outdoor Art Fair with you. From July 2–12, 2020 we will continue to bring the artists and the public together, as we have every July sinc...

2019 Annual Report
April 28, 2020
The 58th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair was our most dynamic edition to-date, and we are thrilled to share it with you all in our Annual Report. Once again, we took over Nathan Phillips Square with our i...

Some words from Joanne Tod, Edward Burtynsky, and recent award winner Cheryl Rock
April 21, 2020
Today, we are honoured to share the stories from three noteworthy Canadian artists, Joanne Tod, Edward Burtynsky, and recent award winner Cheryl Rock. We are heading into our final week of early-bird artist submissions for #TOAF59, and in the spirit of celebrating our artists past, present, and...

Emerging Artists by Emerging Curator Award Winners, in partnership with Propeller Gallery
April 14, 2020
We were pleased to kick off 2020 with an inspiring showcase of this summer's winners of the Emerging Artists by Emerging Curator Award at Propeller Gallery. Scenic Route: Emerging Perspectives, curated...