Call for Artists and Makers: Youngplace Arts and Craft Fair 2026

The Youngplace Art Fair is back and better than before!

This work was made possible by ArtWorksTO (Newcomer Program), in partnership with Toronto Arts Foundation. Photo: Meer Mahmoud

Youngplace Art and Craft Fair – Doors Open 2026

Application Deadline: April 9, 2026
Art Fair Date: May 23, 2026, 10am – 4pm

The Opportunity

The Youngplace Art & Craft Fair, is an art market meets traditional gallery exhibition in the Youngplace Hallway Galleries. This event is a one-day event, featuring both a market, and exhibition. In 2026 the Youngplace Art Fair is focusing on highlighting craft artists and 3D makers (textile artists, potters, jewellers, and other 3D crafts). The event will be hosted on the first and second floors of Youngplace, and new this year, a limited number of outdoor booths available on the Youngplace rubberized front lawn.

Youngplace in a community and cultural hub located in the West Queen West neighborhood that nurtures creation, learning and collaboration through innovation program and experiences and event in an inspiring, social environment.

The Youngplace Art Fair is an opportunity to exhibit and retail work in a professional and engaging space! The event will be taking place during the Toronto Doors Open weekend, May 24 and 25, which is an annual event that invites the public to explore the city’s most-loved buildings and sites, free of charge. The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission fee. Since its inception in 2000, it has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations and remains the largest event of its kind in Canada. We ask artists to consider the 2026 Toronto Doors Open theme “The World in the City”, a celebration of diversity, and togetherness in the City.

Eligibility

The Youngplace Art Fair is community event where the art market meets gallery exhibition. We’re committed to spotlighting local talent from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Whether you’re a visual artist, potter, printmaker, designer, ceramicist or artisan—this is your space to sell, connect and grow in a well-attended creative community setting. We welcome applications from emerging, mid-career and established artists across all hand-crafted mediums.

• Applicants must present original artwork, exhibiting a majority originals, paired with limited run print or other reproductions.
• Artists must exhibit and vend their own work, resale of work made by others is prohibited.
• Work must be complete, presented professionally and with a clear and feasible booth/gallery plan.
• Artists should demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, and ability to exhibit work in a gallery context.
• Artwork must be family friendly in nature, and not contain overt nudity, graphic or violent imagery.
• Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis considering eligibility requirements above, please note wall space is limited.
• No artwork can be stored on-site before or after installation or strike dates.

This work was made possible by ArtWorksTO (Newcomer Program), in partnership with Toronto Arts Foundation. Photo: Meer Mahmoud

Booth Details

• 4 Foot Space – $125 +HST
  Best for Emerging Artists with small to medium 2D mounted works
• 6 Foot Space – $150 +HST
  Best for Artists with medium to large 2D mounted works, or multidisciplinary artists with 2D/3D works
• 8 Foot Space – $200 +HST
  Best for Established/Experienced Artists with large to oversized 2D mounted works and/or a large body of multidisciplinary work
• First Floor Table (6 Foot Table Only) – $150 +HST
  Best for Artisans with small-to-medium 3D works
• Outdoor Booth (10 x 10 Foot Tent Space) – $200 +HST
  Best for Artists with outdoor market experience and a large body of work) Note: artists who select this space as their primary choice are required to bring their own tents/awnings if desired

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis considering eligibility requirements above, please note wall and booth space is limited. Upon acceptance of the offer and confirmation of participation, you will be issued an invoice to pay your registration fee.

Submission Requirements

• Full contact information
• Artist statement – 100 words or less
• Artist biography – 75 words or less
• CV – including other market experience
• A minimum of five images and no more than ten images of recent work that are representative of work to be exhibited in the show
• Images and/or plan of booth design or examples of past booths

How to Submit

Please apply here

Application Deadline: April 9, 2026

For additional information or questions, please contact: programs@arthubs.ca

About Youngplace

Youngplace is a community cultural hub in Toronto’s West Queen West neighbourhood, devoted to artistic creation, learning and collaboration.

Youngplace
180 Shaw Street
Toronto, ON M6J 2W5
youngplace.ca
647.696.6962

Instagram @youngplaceto

Accessibility: The Youngplace facility is fully accessible by Ontario standards. Should you have questions about accessibility in relation to the market, please reach out to programs@arthubs.ca.

About ArtHubs

ArtHubs is a non-profit organization based in Toronto that operates a portfolio of community cultural hubs. ArtHubs projects, programs and services are designed to support artists and creatives thrive while enhancing the broader communities they serve.