Toronto Outdoor Art Fair | Call for Students and Emerging Artists

Closing Date of Opportunity: March 6 2026

Name or Organization: Toronto Outdoor Art fair

Contact Email: info@TOAF.ca

Website: TOAF.ca/call-for-artists.

Post Content: Calling all student artists! The #CallForArtists for Canada’s leading contemporary outdoor &

online art fair is now open. Visual artists of all backgrounds are invited to apply for the 65th

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, July 10-12 2026. To mark this milestone, TOAF is celebrating with

$65,000 in cash and in-kind prizes for artists across Canada.

Early Bird Deadline: February 27, 2026 (11:59 PM) | Final Deadline: March 6, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Join Canada’s leading contemporary outdoor & online art fair, launching artists’ careers since

1961. Many artists have considered TOAF a jumping-off point for their careers, and an

invaluable experience for marketing, selling and sharing their work with the public. A diverse

community of 170,000+ art lovers come back year-after-year to discover high-quality art and

connect directly with artists, spending over 2 million dollars on art during the in-person Fair.

What Are the Perks?

● 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

● Affordable & Accessible – Flexible formats including sliding-scale booth options,

Exclusively Online participation, and Art Encounters Access & Outreach Program

● Powerful Online Fair – National discovery platform with 2,000+ artworks sold since its

launch in 2020

● Artist Support – On-site/online assistance + professional development opportunities

A portion of the Fair has always been reserved for students and emerging artists at a highly

discounted price. Learn more about the Call and other benefits at TOAF.ca/call-for-artists