Art With Heart is Canada’s most anticipated live charity art auction-a powerful fusion of creativity, community, and philanthropy in support of Casey House. Year after year, the auction room hums with energy as remarkable works from leading and emerging artists take centre stage. From bold paintings to intricate textiles and captivating prints, Art With Heart is a radiant celebration of contemporary Canadian art and the role it plays in shaping change.

Art With Heart returns for its 33rd year Monday October 19, 2026, transforming The Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto for an exciting night of art, philanthropy and celebration. One night. 76 works. Hundreds of bidders. And a whole lot of heart.

Every bid fuels Casey House, supporting vital, stigma-free health care for people living with and at risk of HIV. Because here, art is more than something to admire—it’s a force for compassion and connection. More than an auction, Art With Heart is a reminder that creativity can challenge stigma, inspire action, and transform what’s possible.

For one unforgettable evening, collectors, artists, art lovers will come together to bid on 76 works by celebrated and emerging Canadian artists, all in support of Casey House, Canada’s first and only hospital dedicated to providing stigma-free health care for people living with and at risk of HIV. From painting and prints to textiles and ceramics, this year’s collection is bold, diverse and full surprises. Whether you’re raising your paddle in the room or bidding from home, every single bid has the power to transform lives.

What to Expect

· 50 works in the live auction – and the pure excitement in the bidding room

· 26 works in the silent auction – open to all for online bidding

· All 76 works thoughtfully curated by a committee of art-world insiders

· A limited-edition of 25 unique drawings by acclaimed artist Zachari Logan

· Lively preview reception to view the collection before the bidding begins

· A room full of artists, collectors, philanthropist

· Free public preview October 15-16 at Cowley Abbott Fine Art

· One very good reason to dress up and have a great night out

This year’s collection is headlined by a special limited edition series by acclaimed Canadian artist Zachari Logan. Logan created 25 unique pencil drawings, each featuring a single pansy, paired with other flowers. No two are exactly alike, making each work a one-of-a-kind opportunity for collectors. Known for his exquisitely rendered botanical imagery, Logan’s practice evokes a ‘re-wilding’ of the body – exploring ideas of queerness, nature and transformation –imagining what happens when we allow ourselves and the landscapes around us, to grow beyond the boundaries imposed on them.

Event Details

The Royal York Hotel, 100 Front Street W., Toronto Monday, October 19, 2026 Reception & viewing: 6:00 p.m. Live auction begins: 7:30 p.m. Silent auction closes: 10:30 p.m. Anticipated attendance: 550 guests. Tickets

Join The Fun

Bid online in the silent auction starting October 13. Submit absentee bids in advance if you can’t attend in person. Public preview October 15-16 at Cowley Abbott Fine Art (free!). Anyone interested in enquiring about volunteering at Art With Heart can email volunteering@caseyhouse.ca

 

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