The highest honour at TOAF - Best of Art Fair goes to Cheryl Rock🏆🥇

Cheryl is the 2023 recipient of the Catherine Bratty Award for Best of Art Fair. 

The Catherine Bratty Award for Best of Art Fair is generously supported by The Rudolph P. Bratty Family Foundation.

Public art is accessible art.

Art Nest, our home for public art explorations, will be returning to Nathan Phillips Square this year.
Keep an eye out for our #TOAF63 curator and artist announcement, and thank you to all those who applied!

Relationships lead to sales.

in 'Accessing the Collector's Circle' we explore how to utilize relationships and networking for sales and visibility.

Watch the full recording here: l8r.it/dSMA

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair has been around for over 60 years and has helped to launch the careers of some of Canada’s most notable artists.

Barbara Astman was once in one of our iconic white tents. Her work is currently on exhibition at Koffler Arts.

Having work acquired at an art fair is a big achievement.

In 'Acquisitions & Commissions' we explore the other milestones and avenues to sales to strive for.

Watch the full recording here: l8r.it/Hwch

And the award for Best of Paper goes to… Sandy Middleton 🥳

Her works are subtle explorations of atmosphere. She layers encaustic-treated photographs in disparate colours and textures, accumulating in a cohesive piece that resembles familiar landscapes and weather.

📢 Volunteer with us!
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Are you passionate about Toronto, arts and culture, or working directly with artists? Consider volunteering for our 63rd Outdoor Art Fair at Nathan Phillips Square this July 12-14.
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Learn more about the available opportunities: toaf.ca/volunteer/

A candid perspective we all need to hear 📣

Rui Pimenta, founder & co-curator of Art Spin, discusses how to move through not being selected to participate in the Fair, and confronting failure in general as an artist.

Retweet to spread the message!

Best of Painting 🏆

Kulwant Singh Bhullar received the #TOAF62 Best of Painting award, while Anu Karla received the Painting Honourable Mention award,

Read more of what the judges had to say about their works:

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How you market and promote yourself as a visual artist is imperative year round.

This professional development session is now available as a recording, watch 'Marketing and Promotion by Visual Artists' here:

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How applications are reviewed ⬇️

The process is as fair and transparent as possible and it’s very important to us to keep it that way.

Applicants can expect their results before mid April!

Did you know that visual artists in Canada have access to grants at all three levels of government that range in size and may cover artist fees, materials and production costs?!

Watch the full session here: l8r.it/NwOb

The recipients of Best in 2D Works 🥳

🏆Best in 2D Works was awarded to Alex Thompson, supported by Extrudex Aluminum.

🏆 Alan McIntosh received the 2D Honourable Mention, supported by Petroff Gallery.

After a successful #TOAF62 , our Online Fair will close on March 31, 2024. It’s your last chance to go home with work from the artists at the 2023 Fair.
We’ve curated a selection of excellent work under $500 for you:
Browse now before it’s too late: toaf.ca/last-chance-to…

Picture this: you win an award at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair and then you get to showcase your artwork in a gallery group show.

5 artists received the 2023 Worth Gallery Award at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 🏆⁠And recently held a group exhibition at Worth Gallery.

International representation as an emerging artist? 🤨⁠
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If you missed our ‘Carving a Path to International Representation’ workshop with guest speakers Iris Häussler and Kal Mansur, the recording is now available!
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Watch here: l8r.it/jhcQ

Like what you see? 👀

You still have 16 DAYS to browse the hundreds of artist galleries on TOAF.ca.

Browse these and many other beautiful creations while you still can. ✨

Wow 🤯 We are blown away by the incredible response to the 63rd edition of the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair!⁠
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THANK YOU to the X NUMBER of artists who applied - your passion and talent have left us in awe ✨💙⁠

Let’s talk money 💰
One of the fundamental aspects of being an artist that we are seldom ever taught is - what to charge for your artwork?!

Watch ‘Check the Price Tag: What to charge for your artworks?’ here:

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This is the LAST DAY to submit your application to participate in the 63rd Toronto Outdoor Art Fair and Online Fair.

Applications officially close at 11:59pm EST, TONIGHT. Make sure to click submit before the deadline to be eligible for this year’s Fair.
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