TOAF62 Online Art Fair

Artwork by Stephan Chan

TOAF62, Online Art Fair

July 2 – 9, 2023

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) returns this July with the online fair from July 2–9th and the weekend outdoor show at Nathan Phillips Square July 7–9th. Buzzing with Art for All, TOAF continues to connect with artists and collectors across Canada and the globe. Selected from a jury of established art professionals and curators, 69 artists will be showcased exclusively online at TOAF.ca.

TOAF is a significant economic driver for independent artists, through the online platform 1,400+ artworks have found new homes. In addition to the hand-picked artists, TOAF62 has curated digital programs happening throughout the Fair dates happening on Instagram.

The online fair kick off with Tiffany Pratt on Instagram Live for an exclusive chat about all things art collecting to launch the 62nd Toronto Outdoor Art Fair! Tune in to hear Tiffany’s tips for building a beautiful art collection that speaks to you. Kick-off the Online Fair with Tiffany’s engaging advice, and get ready to join us July 7-9 at Nathan Phillips Square!

TOAF62 Kick-off – Art Tips with Tiffany
Monday, July 3 at 12:30 PM ET
With designer and creative director, Tiffany Pratt.

Artwork by Julia Anges

Artist Chats on Instagram

Tune in to our Instagram Live for casual 10-minute conversations between two exclusively online artists. Discover the diverse stories to be told by each artist and gain insight on their artistic journeys.

Artists Martine Dupuis and Jérôme Guilleaume
Tuesday, July 4 at 12:30 PM ET
Tune in for a casual conversation between TOAF62 artists. Digital media artists Martine Dupuis and Jérôme Guilleaume chat about their colourful creative processes and engage with the TOAF community in real-time.

Artists Marjan Kaviani and Raoul Olou
Wednesday, July 5 at 12:30 PM ET
Tune in for a casual conversation between TOAF62 artists. Two exquisite painters, Marjan Kaviani and Raoul Olou chat about their interests and inspirations and engage with the TOAF community in real-time.

Artists Laura Kay Keeling and Carolyn Cheng
Thursday, July 6 at 4:00 PM ET
Tune in for a casual conversation between TOAF62 artists. Both artists are participating in the Photography and Digital Media category. Laura Kay Keeling and Carolyn Cheng compare their visions of the natural world and engage with the TOAF community in real-time.

Artwork by Serena Kobayas

Studio Tours Overview

Watch out for the Studio Tours personally recorded by TOAF62 artists! Meet the artists and discover the creative process behind your favourite artworks. Keep an eye out for the 1-minute Reels on Instagram and Facebook.

Studio Tour with Efemena Ogboru
Sunday, July 2 at 7:00 PM ET
Welcome to the studio of Efemena Ogboru. See where the magic happens and learn about the process this artist uses to create their excellent paintings.

Studio Tour with Erin Pell
Monday, July 3 at 7:00 PM ET
Welcome to the studio of Erin Pell. See where the magic happens and learn about the process this artist uses to create their excellent 3D artworks.

Studio Tour with Mao Chen & Chris Savage
Tuesday, July 4 at 7:00 PM ET
Welcome to the studio of Mao Projects. See where the magic happens and learn about the process this artist duo uses to create their excellent ceramic artworks.

Studio Tour with Jinsuk Paik
Wednesday, July 5 at 7:00 PM ET
Welcome to the studio of Jinsuk Paik. See where the magic happens and learn about the process Jinsuk uses to create mesmerising paintings with ink and paper.

Artwork by Morgan Booth

Digital Walking Tours

Join our digital walking tours streamed on Instagram Live. Discover students, community booths, and excellent artists across Canada and beyond! Tune in on the dates and times below to get a Live digital guided experience of the Fair at Nathan Phillips Square.

Friday, July 7, 2023
1:00 PM ET – Tangled Art + Disability
4:00 PM ET – Artists Across Canada and International

Friday, July 8, 2023
1:00 PM ET – Collector’s Preview
4:00 PM ET – Community Booths

Friday, July 9, 2023
1:00 PM ET – Fresh from Quebec
4:00 PM ET – Student Zone

For full TOAF62 programming visit the main cultural hub at www.TOAF.ca.

About Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is Canada’s leading outdoor and online art fair. Established in 1961 to connect Canadian artists directly to the public, TOAF showcases 400+ emerging and established visual artists, including painters, photographers, sculptors and artists working in ceramics, textiles, jewellery and more. The event brings together 150,000 art lovers and enthusiasts who spend over 2 million dollars on art during the Fair. This free public event takes place every July – rain or shine – at Nathan Phillips Square in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Fair offers something for everyone: talks, tours, digital studio visits, curated collections, kids workshops, live painting, dance, music, art installations and food and drink experiences. Since 2020, TOAF’s online Fair has become Canada’s fastest-growing e-commerce and discovery platform for artists across Canada.

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