Art Exhibitions Toronto

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?

Exploring Art Toronto 2026: Contemporary Art, Photography & Social

**Location:** Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building) — 255 Front St W, Toronto **Meeting Spot:** Just past the registration kiosks in the North Building lobby, right beside the new yellow sign. Look for me inside standing beside the sign. ### About the Event Join us for Canada’s premier modern and contemporary international art fair! We will explore curated paintings, sculpture, and photography installations from leading Canadian and international galleries, followed by the vibrant Emerging Collectors Evening. Whether you are an avid art lover, a photographer, or simply curious to see what top contemporary artists are creating today, this is a great opportunity to take in the exhibits at an unhurried pace, share perspectives, and wrap up the evening over dinner together. ### Schedule & Plan * **4:00 PM – 4:15 PM:** Meet & greet inside beside the new yellow sign (just past the registration kiosks). * **4:15 PM – 6:15 PM:** Gallery exploration through the main exhibition hall—taking in featured painting booths, photography collections, and large-scale installations. * **6:15 PM – 7:00 PM:** Emerging Collectors Evening programming—enjoying ambient guest DJ sets and curated feature projects. * **7:15 PM onward:** Dinner & Social at **Jack Astor's Bar & Grill** (144 Front St W, a 5-minute walk down Front Street) to eat, unwind, and discuss our favourite pieces. ### Important Details & Tickets * **Tickets:** Every attendee must purchase their own ticket directly in advance via [arttoronto.ca](https://www.arttoronto.ca). * **Dinner Reservation:** Table space at Jack Astor's will be reserved based on our final attendee count. Please keep your RSVP updated so our reservation number stays accurate. * **Transit Tip:** For York Region members, taking the GO Train down to Union Station brings you directly into the MTCC North Building via the indoor Skywalk—avoiding downtown traffic and parking fees.

TDPC Speaker - Peter Andrew Lusztyk – Commercial & Fine Art Photography

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?

Art Hub of The Great Lakes Show Opening Reception

Immerse yourself in Twist Gallery's newest exhibition, the Art Hub of The Great Lakes, showcasing the vibrant exploration of colour, texture, and material through the expressive language of mixed media. Each painting unfolds in layers, bringing together unexpected elements, marks, and surfaces to create works that are both tactile and deeply personal. The collection invites viewers to slow down, look closely, and discover the stories and emotions held within each piece. Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-hub-of-the-great-lakes-show-opening-reception-tickets-2001399982223?aff=oddtdtcreator

ROM Discounted - Tour, World Wildlife Photography + Other Exhibits

On **Saturday November 21st,** **join me at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) to take a Museum Tour, visit the World Wildlife Photography Exhibit, the Crawford Lake Exhibit and Cloudscape Installation.** Be among the first in Canada to see this year’s winners and finalists of the annual *[Wildlife Photographer of the Year](https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-year-2026)* 2026 competition. Attendees can see any exhibits of interest. **Purchase your ticket for Saturday November 21st. We will be heading out for dinner after at the number 1 Chinese restaurant in Canada. This is a separate event and you can sign up [here](https://www.meetup.com/experiencetoronto/events/316869554/) if you'd like to join us.** **Museum Highlights Tour** Explore the wonders of ROM in a 45-minute tour that brings iconic objects to life. Enjoy highlights of arts, culture and nature… throughout the world and throughout time. **Cloudscape Installation** *Cloudscape* is a mesmerizing installation that blends traditional artistry with contemporary themes. Immerse yourself in Yan's floating masterpiece, where each sculpted cloud tells a story of cultural heritage and environmental consciousness, and invites us to reflect on our relationship with nature. **World Wildlife Photography** Each year, the annual competition - organized by the Natural History Museum in London, UK - receives tens of thousands of image submissions from aspiring wildlife photographers of all ages. One hundred selected images from this year's competition - unforgettable photographs of wildlife and the natural world - will travel to ROM right after the winners are announced. Experience the power of photography to reveal, connect, and transform our view of nature. **Itinerary** **2:30pm Meet inside the ROM at the Museum Station entrance** to the right side on the 1st Floor **2:35 - 2:45pm Cloudscape Installation** (**Level 1 China(** **2:45 - 3:45pm Museum Highlights Tour (Level 1 Currelle Gallery)**. The Tour starts 3pm, then head directly to the Wildlife Exhibit to enter before 4pm. **3:45 - 4:45pm World Wildlife Photography Exhibit, Level 4, Patrick Harris Gallery (last entry 4pm)** **4:45pm - 4:55pm Break** **4:55 -** **5:15p Crawford Lake Exhibit (Level 3, European Rotating Exhibitions)** Powerful, inspiring, and enlightening, the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition invites viewers into a world of extraordinary images and visual storytelling. The world's longest-running and most prestigious annual nature photography competition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year attracts and recognizes the world's best nature photography, and has done so every year since 1965. **5:15 - 5:25pm: ROM Store.** Take a look around for souvenirs. **5:30pm Museum closes** **We will be heading out for dinner at the number 1 Chinese restaurant in Canada. Sign up [here](https://www.meetup.com/experiencetoronto/events/316869554/) if you'd like to join us.** **COST** Adults: Admission $26 + Photography Exhibit $9 = $35 Seniors: Admission $21 + Photography Exhibit = $27.75 Discounted 15% (message me for the code) Adults: Admission only is $22.10, Admission + Photography is $29.75 Seniors: Admission only is $17.85, Admission + Photography is $23.59 Meetup fee: $5 *** **SIGNING-UP** * **Simply RSVP Yes (everyone goes on the waitlist until they post they have purchased their ticket).** * **[Purchase](https://tickets.rom.on.ca/en/shop) your ticket by selecting Saturday November 21st, General Admission plus World Wildlife Photography, 10am - 4pm, and complete the transaction. Please post you have your ticket, and I will move you to attending. If you would like the discount code, please message me.** * RSVPs close 1 day prior, and cancellations after will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. * You can also just show up and join us at the event meetup spot and time * A reminder will go out the day before with my cell and details when to meet, etc. ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **MEETUP TIME** **Meet members at 2:30pm** **inside the entrance of the ROM at the Museum Station Entrance on Queen's Park Avenue to the right side** We will follow the itinerary above: however, folks can choose which other exhibits to visit, understanding there may be an additional cost. Enjoy and please post your Comments after!

November ART Crawl: Tour 3 top private galleries/spaces ($10 per person)

We will continue with our monthly **Art Crawls**! ***Please read everything over first.*** \*\*\*November Art Crawl = Saturday November 7th (1pm-3pm) 16 people/members each time. **$10 per person.** **\*\*\*Sent via e-transfer when you signup/rsvp.** **I'm not able to HOLD space for you.** ***--We will visit 3 different*** (downtown/west end/east end) galleries each month **(with short walks between each one)** Each month will be different galleries and/or artist-run centres. \*\*We'll meet the Gallery owners/artists/directors--who will lead us in tours and conversation at each stop. NO weather cancellations---**we will carry on!** NO cancellations/no refunds or any [re-scheduling](http://re-scheduling...if/) if you cannot make it. \-\-\-Check your calendars and PLAN ahead if you can join us\-\-and please arrive on time\. We're not able to wait for you\. Sorry\. Are you Interested in ART/artists--**and learning/visiting the exceptional local galleries we have in Toronto? With other MEETUP members.** Saturday November 7th ***(1pm-3pm)*** Once I have 16 **confirmations** from Meetup members (you)--I will email you the start location of our November ART Crawl!! Next week. **Our first stop**. Bloor/Symington (we then head SOUTH) If interested, please email me $10. Include your first name only, and email address for a reply. **I will then confirm you.** And will firm up our itinerary with you in a few days. See you on Saturday November 7th--if you're confirmed--watch for an email directly from me!! ***We will do this again in November (I hope)*** and ongoing all Winter---as we find some interesting spaces and exhibitions. Each month will be posted separately. You can email me directly here: **torontoisculture@gmail.com** Greg Thanks (Please understand I have NO space for any guests you may wish to bring with you. I am limited in group size based on the GALLERY instructions)

November ART Crawl (#2): Tour 3 top private galleries/spaces ($10 per person)

We will continue with our monthly **Art Crawls**! ***Please read everything over first.*** \*\*\*November Art Crawl #2 = Saturday November 21rst (1:30pm-3:30pm) 18 people/members this time. STARTING in the Yonge/Dundas area. **$10 per person.** **\*\*\*Sent via e-transfer when you signup/rsvp.** **I'm not able to HOLD space for you.** ***--We will visit 3 different*** (downtown/west end/east end) galleries each month **(with short walks between each one)** Each month will be different galleries and/or artist-run centres. \*\*We'll meet the Gallery owners/artists/directors-- who will lead us in tours and conversation at each stop. NO weather cancellations---**we will carry on!** NO cancellations/no refunds or any re-scheduling if you cannot make it. \-\-\-Check your calendars and PLAN ahead if you can join us\-\-and please be on time\. We're not able to wait for you\. Sorry Are you interested in ART/artists--**and learning/visiting** **the exceptional local commercial galleries we have in Toronto? With other MEETUP members.** Saturday November 21 ***(1pm-3pm)*** Once I have 18 **confirmations** from Meetup members (you)--I will email you the start location of our November #2 ART Crawl!! **Our first stop**. Yonge/Dundas area (we then head EAST) If interested, please email me $10. Include your first name only, and email address for a reply. **I will then confirm you.** And will firm up our itinerary with you next week. See you on Saturday November 21rst--if you're confirmed--watch for an email directly from me!! ***We are doing this again in November--as many exceptional current exhibitions. And*** ongoing all Winter---as we find some interesting spaces and exhibitions. Each month will be posted separately. You can email me directly here: torontoisculture@gmail.com Greg Thank you.

Art Hub of The Great Lakes Closing Reception

Explore Twist Gallery for an initimate closing reception celebrating the artists, their work, and the stories woven throughout the Art Hub of The Greak Lakes exhibit. This final gathering offers an opportunity to experience the collection one last time, connect with the artists and fellow art lovers, as well as reflect on the colours, textures, and emotions that have brought the exhibition to life. Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-hub-of-the-great-lakes-show-closing-reception-tickets-2001400639188?aff=oddtdtcreator

European Union Film Festival (EUFF): Germany & Greece ($10-$12 each)

*We'll return to **EUFF**-Toronto, for the 13th year!* Experience the richness of Europe through 28 outstanding films. Each film is chosen by the Toronto Consulate of that country. We'll see (just) 2 of them on Wednesday November 18th. If you cannot attend either one of these--then grab your friends are try and see another one during the Festival. **6pm: Germany (Drama)** https://euffto.com/singlefilmpage/impatience-of-the-heart/ **8:30pm: Greece (Comedy)** https://euffto.com/singlefilmpage/receptions/ **NOTE:** You should purchase your ticket in advance (I've done), or *take your chance* on a FREE RUSH ticket. Keeping in mind--that these two Countries always have very popular films--within the local diaspora. EUFF suggestion is--IF you wish to lineup on 'night of' for a FREE ticket--get there 60 minutes beforehand...OR...just purchase a ticket in advance! You may get a free RUSH ticket---or NOT. The FULL schedule is here: (taking place over two weeks). Two films each night. https://euffto.com/ **EURO CAFE** returns and is open (7:30pm-8:30pm only), for wine/food. Excellent wine and Mediterranean treats. Spadina Theatre has 150 seats. General admission. We can meet in advance (those with confirmed tickets and sit together)

TOPHATs Immortal Images, Immersive Music, and Microbrews

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an evening of nearly 100 iconic portraits by the legendary photographer, Richard Avedon. Followed by a visit to Friar's Music Immersive Experience of Toronto’s vibrant music scene. The we will hop over to 3 Brasseurs for our social and perhaps a giant pretzel. At 6 pm SHARP, we will meet at The Image Centre where we have a guided tour by one of the gallery's curators. 33 Gould St, Toronto, ON M5B 1W1 Richard Avedon Immortal: Portraits of Aging, 1951–2004. For nearly half a century, celebrated American photographer Richard Avedon confronted one of portraiture’s enduring taboos: aging. https://theimagecentre.ca/exhibition/richard-avedon-immortal/ After the tour, we will take in some of the works in the smaller galleries. Molly Steels: I Am/Was/Always https://theimagecentre.ca/exhibition/molly-steels-iamwasalways/ Tanya Marcuse: Portent https://theimagecentre.ca/exhibition/tanya-marcuse-portent/ Then we will walk over to Friars Music Museum of their Immersive exhibit of Downtown Toronto's Music scene. Located on the second floor of the Shoppers Drug Mart. 279 Yonge St Floor2, Toronto, ON M5B 1N8 https://downtownyonge.com/arts-culture/friars-music-museum/ Our last stop and social is at 3 Brasseurs on Yonge Street. I am looking forward to enjoying your company as we share one of their giant pretzels and a micro brew. https://www.3brasseurs.ca/en/menus 275 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1N8

Aga Khan Museum: Labyrinth Ensemble

We will return to see **Labyrinth Ensemble** for the 6th time! https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/labyrinth-ensemble-with-geylan/ Every FOUR years, the 14 members 'disband', and a new group of 14 members is put together. A new cohort! There will be a "TURKISH' theme to this concert! With visiting guests. Which also means 14 new instruments to learn about! https://www.labyrinthontario.com/events The new cohort will dig into European Medieval, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Central Asian musical traditions, and will feature unique instrumentation ranging from guzheng, Hardanger fiddle, lutes, hurdy gurdy, qanun and microtonal guitar; bringing a whole new sound to the project. The Aga Khan Museum concert hall is one of our top 3 spots in Toronto--for live music. \*\*\*Purchase your own ticket--**and the ticket price includes** entry into the Museum from 6pm onwards (which we always do). We can check out the new exhibitions. If interested, grab your own ticket. Don't miss out! A short video--3 of the 14 members perform at local Thorncliffe Park festival last summer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2XjudW45nQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2XjudW45nQ) Tickets have just gone 'on sale'. I've purchased a ticket in Row F. Prices are: $50 regular. $37.50 for Senior. **Ticket link here:** https://agakhanmuseum.org/whats-on/labyrinth-ensemble-with-geylan/