Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2025 Celebrates 64 Years This Summer

The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF), now in its 64th year, returns to Nathan Phillips Square this July 11–13, transforming downtown Toronto into a vibrant open-air art gallery. Recognized as Canada’s largest outdoor contemporary art fair, The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2025 brings together over 400 artists from across the country, including 70 artists from outside Ontario and 155 first-time exhibitors.

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair Info

• When: Friday & Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM & Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
• Where: Nathan Phillips Square
• Price: Free
• For full details on this year’s outdoor fair, visit https://toaf.ca.

Showcasing Artists from Coast to Coast

TOAF64 celebrates the theme “Canada is present,” highlighting the diversity and talent found across the country’s art communities. Visitors will find an exciting mix of works across painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, and mixed media.

The Fair also presents specially curated exhibitions, including:

• Sweet and Salty, curated by Marianne Katzman
• Made This to Be Heard, curated by Sami Tsang

These collections invite visitors to explore contemporary issues and artistic expression through a focused lens.

Programming for All Ages and Interests

TOAF is more than just an art market. It’s a full weekend of creative programming that invites everyone to engage with the arts in hands-on and meaningful ways.

Highlights include:

• Curated walking tours and artist talks throughout the weekend
• Interactive installations like the Museum of Toronto’s “Block by Block” city-building exhibit
• Family-friendly activities including Power Kids art workshops and the Budding Art Buyers program designed to inspire young collectors
• Dance and music performances featuring everything from brass bands to site-specific contemporary works
• Digital experiences such as virtual studio visits and an online art showcase

Supporting Artists Year-Round

Beyond the square, TOAF continues to support Canadian artists through its robust online marketplace, which has grown significantly since its launch in 2020. The platform allows art lovers to browse and purchase original works year-round, connecting artists with new audiences nationwide.

The fair also offers programs designed to remove barriers and create opportunities for underrepresented voices in the arts. Through the Art Encounters program, Indigenous, newcomer, Deaf, and disabled artists receive bursaries, free booth space, and travel grants.

Each year, TOAF awards more than $40,000 in prizes, including the Catherine Bratty Best of Art Fair Award and the Mayor’s Purchase Award. Artists keep 100% of their in-person sales, and online sales are subject to only a modest administrative fee.

Interview Opportunities

Throughout the fair, media will have access to a range of interview opportunities with key voices from the event, including:

• Anahita Azrahimi, Executive and Creative Director of the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
• Over 400 artists from across Canada, spanning diverse artistic practices and backgrounds
• Curators of the featured exhibitions, offering insights into the concepts behind the curated collections

Why Attend the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair?

For over six decades, TOAF has been the place where visitors discover emerging talents, support independent artists, and experience the pulse of Canada’s contemporary art scene. Last year, the fair welcomed more than 170,000 visitors and generated over $2 million in art sales, proving that this event is not just a fair, it’s a vital part of Canada’s creative economy.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts or discovering your first favourite artist, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2025 is your chance to experience the vibrant heart of Canada’s creative community. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate art in the open air and support hundreds of incredible artists from across the country.

More…

• https://toaf.ca
• https://www.instagram.com/torontooutdoorart
• https://www.summerfunguide.ca/companyprofile/toronto-outdoor-art-exhibition.html