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Calling visual artists working in all mediums and backgrounds! Join Canada’s leading contemporary outdoor & online art Fair on July 10-12, 2026.

Artists can choose to participate either:
In-person at Nathan Phillips Square + Online
OR
Exclusively Online at TOAF.ca

The Call for Artists for the 65th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is now open. To mark this milestone, TOAF is celebrating with $65,000 in cash and in-kind prizes for artists across Canada.

Apply to exhibit your work, grow your practice, and join a landmark year at TOAF that celebrates the vibrant connection between artists and art lovers.

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is Canada’s largest and longest-running outdoor art Fair, and
a leading online showcase—an essential launchpad for artists building and sustaining their careers since 1961. TOAF’s Awards Program is the largest of its kind in Canada: intentionally expansive and inclusive, creating real opportunities for artists at every stage to gain recognition, visibility, and meaningful financial support.

Why apply to TOAF?
– Unmatched Exposure – Canada’s best-attended art fair, with over 170,000 visitors
– Major Income Generator – Over $2 million in artwork sales
– Prestigious Awards & Recognition – $65K in cash and in-kind prizes
– Top-Notch Reach – Far-reaching local and national marketing and media campaign valued at $200K
– Affordable & Accessible – Flexible formats including sliding-scale booth options, Exclusively Online participation, and Art Encounters Access & Outreach Program
– Powerful Online Fair – A national discovery platform with 2,000+ artworks sold since its launch in 2020
– Artist Support – Onsite and online assistance and professional development opportunities

Read more about TOAF’s Call For Artists, and apply at TOAF.ca/call-for-artists

Opportunity Website

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