Art Toronto returns with over 100 exhibitors, representing both emerging and established artists, including the world premiere of two new Edward Burtynsky photographs – Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2026

posted Monday, October 26, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Toronto

The 27th annual Art Toronto exhibtion takes place October 29 through November 1, 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, with 105 exhibitors participating in Canada’s international fair for modern and contemporary art, and including the world premiere of two new Edward Burtynsky photographs. Representing galleries, organizations and cultural institutions from across Canada and around the […]

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Art With Heart – fundraising art-auction event for Casey House, Toronto’s specialty hospital for HIV – Oct 19, 2026

posted Thursday, October 1, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Charity, Toronto

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 […]

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“Power Ball” returns with “The 7-Year Itch” fundraising party for The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery – Sept 17, 2026 (Toronto)

posted Friday, September 11, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Charity, Toronto

After a seven-year hiatus, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery’s signature fundraising art party returns September 17, 2026 with Power Ball: The 7-Year Itch. Since its debut in 1999, Power Ball has pushed beyond the conventions of the traditional fundraising gala, bringing artists, performers and audiences together for a night built around contemporary art. Every […]

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Experience two immersive audio-only productions that use binaural sound and sensory effects to create an alternate reality – on now until November 9, 2025 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, October 7, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Toronto

DARKFIELD presents two internationally acclaimed immersive audio experiences for the first time in Toronto, staged inside custom-built 40-foot shipping containers at STACKT Market.  SÉANCE and FLIGHT plunge audiences into complete darkness, using 360° binaural sound and meticulously timed sensory effects to transport them into unsettling territories. Staged inside purpose-built 40-foot shipping containers, these genre-defying works use precisely […]

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I Was Born This Way – The Story of Carl Bean, Singer of a 1970s Gay Anthem, AIDS Activist, and Archbishop

posted Sunday, June 15, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Art, Uncategorized

I Was Born This Way tells the story of singer, activist, and archbishop Carl Bean. Surviving racism, homophobia and childhood trauma, Bean found his voice through song – first as a gospel singer in Harlem’s Christian Tabernacle Choir, and then later performing with his group Carl Bean and Universal Love on their 1974 album “Universal Love.” […]

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ArtAttack! – Buddies in Bad Times Theatre annual fundraiser – Nov 7, 2024

posted Monday, November 4, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Queer, Toronto, Trans

ArtAttack! is back! Buddies in Bad Times Theatre annual fundraiser/live auction/art party returns with this year’s Homecoming theme. It’s about celebrating more than just art, as the organization honours the people that have supported them for over 45 years, with special guest performers Denim + Pythia,  fresh off Canada’s Drag Race and Global All-Stars. The annual event offers […]

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Art Toronto celebrates 25 years of spotlighting all things creative – October 24 to 27, 2024

posted Thursday, October 24, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Events, Featured Events, Toronto

Art Toronto will be held at the Metro Convention Centre from October 24 to 27, 2024, and features a collectors’ first-look preview and an opening night benefit event on Thursday, October 24 for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.  To celebrate Art Toronto’s 25th anniversary Mia Nielsen, Director of Art Toronto, curated a special 4 part […]

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Toronto Biennial of Art’s “Precarious Joys” features more than 50 artists at multiple locations – on until Dec 1, 2024

posted Saturday, October 5, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Toronto

Precarious Joys is the title of the third edition of the Toronto Biennial of Art (TBA) that features 55+ artists and over 90 works of art from diverse geographies, working across various disciplines. On now until December 1st, TBA offers 10 weeks of free contemporary art at 11 unique locations across Toronto.  Precarious Joys explores the emotional […]

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Yorkville Murals Festival presents street art, music, food, and so much more – Aug 24/25, 2024

posted Thursday, August 22, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Toronto

Yorkville Murals (YVM), Toronto’s most captivating art and muralism festival returns on August 24-25, 2024 with the second rendition of No Empty Spaces. This year, YVM takes over the Yorkville neighbourhood, its parking lots, a TTC station, and even the air, leaving no area off limits for art interventions. For the first-time food has entered […]

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Luminato takes over Toronto with art, music, theatre, and so much more – June 5 to 16, 2024

posted Wednesday, June 5, 2024

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Art Gallery, Events, Featured Events, Festivals, Music, Outdoors, Queer, Toronto

Whether you’re looking for theatrical magic or want to R.A.V.E., this year’s Luminato Festival has something special for everyone, including an amazing Finale line up of free entertainment supported by Pride Toronto, featuring New Orleans Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia! Check out some of the exciting events happening below: Wednesday June 5 RESPAWN : The […]

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