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Eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring? Us too! While you wait, our final curated collection from TOAF63 artists, "Spring Flowers, Please," offers you an opportunity to find a lush floral fix for your space. Browse these blooming pieces: toaf.ca/curated-collec…

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see,” - Edgar Degas. ⁠ Art is subjective, and how people receive it isn't fully within our control: all we can hope for is to spark a connection! ⁠ Do you agree? What are you trying to make others see with your art? ⁠👇⁠

See an artwork here that strikes your eye? This is your last chance to bring home pieces from 2024 TOAF artists! In just a few days, at the end of the month, we’ll say goodbye to our online shop's current roster to make room for our 2025 artists. toaf.ca/artwork/

When reviewing artist applications, #TOAF64 jurors are looking for original, well-executed, and thoughtfully presented work—not what will sell. Strong vision and skillful technique matter. Stay tuned: emailed results arrive this month, followed by the 2025 juror announcement!

Some wise words from 2024 TOAF juror Derek Liddington. For those nervous about their applications, we’re sharing jury results via email in the coming days! As someone who has participated in (and been rejected by) TOAF, he discusses how rejection is part of an artist’s journey.

Toronto artists, want to learn best practices for reproducing your work? Join us on April 16 at 7 PM for How Many is Too Many? Prints, Editions & Reproductions, a free session with expert artists and art professionals. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Meet two talented lens-based artists and first-time participants at TOAF: Sherif Hosni, who received our Best of Photography & Digital Media award and Mona Raissi, who received the Honourable Mention Photography & Digital Media award. Learn more: toaf.ca/awards/?swcfpc…

Participating in TOAF has led to many successes for artist Sandra Tarantino over the last 25 years: not only can she sell her work to a dedicated returning audience, but she was able to get gallery representation from a visiting owner. Discover more: youtube.com/watch?v=lwLj9O…

Don't miss out on an informative discussion about balancing scarcity and accessibility when reproducing your art! Remember, our next free professional development session for artists in our community is next week on April 16th. Reserve your spot: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Congrats to Zahra Saleki, the recipient of the Catherine Bratty Award for Best of Art Fair!⁠ The category's judge was drawn to her powerful black-and-white photographs and unique exposure technique that creates dynamic movement. Browse her work: ⁠toaf.ca/gallery/zahra-…

Contemporary art + spending time with your community? Sounds like a great weekend! We're looking for volunteers to help make this year's Toronto Outdoor Art Fair an incredible experience. Learn more about joining us July 11-13 at Nathan Phillips Square: toaf.ca/volunteer/

📣 Art Lovers:  The Canadian Art Hop is happening May 1 - 4, 2025 across Canada!  It will feature over 90 participating spaces showcasing the incredible diversity and strength of the Canadian art scene. To learn more visit canadianarthop.ca

Showing your work at this year's TOAF? Don’t go it alone! Artist and educator Annie Tung shares a great tip: bring a backup helper. Having support means you can step away when needed, chat with visitors without feeling rushed, and seize on every opportunity that comes your way.

The Artist-to-Artist Series is a library packed with smart tips and real talk from artists and industry pros who’ve been there, done that, and generously share what they’ve learned. Explore these valuable resources here: youtube.com/watch?v=d_Ykwb…

Social media doesn't just have to for trending dances and doom-scrolling - artists can also show people their process and help them understand their work. Artist Sandra Tarantino gave her advice on using social media to promote your art during TOAF. What would you add?

Here’s your first look at some of the must-see, standout artists of TOAF64. Chosen out of more than 1000+ applications, our 2025 jurors selected them for their originality, craftsmanship, and compelling artistic vision. Browse the Jurors Picks collection: l8r.it/o1H8

Meet the jurors behind this year’s Toronto Outdoor Art Fair! Grace Zeppilli, Ed Pien, Callum Schuster, and Tiana Roebuck worked together to select the artists that will exhibit in our iconic tents. We can't wait for you to discover the talent at #TOAF64! l8r.it/YuzJ

Say hello to Ed Pien — one of this year’s TOAF jurors and a celebrated Taiwanese-born Canadian artist who has exhibited at major venues and in several biennials worldwide. Discover our 2025 Jurors Picks collection here: l8r.it/BaJi

Art Nest is TOAF’s public art incubator and this year’s curator, Myta Sayo, is excited to see the works come to life. Discover the artists: toaf.ca/art-nest-toaf/

Meet Callum Schuster — one of this year’s TOAF jurors and an artist who has showcased at notable venues and various festivals, a founding member of "the plumb", and member of the Koffler Arts Advisory Committee. Discover our 2025 Jurors Picks collection: l8r.it/4KIR