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prizes awarded and more to come soon

Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts is a member-based independent non-profit organization.

Founded in 1998, the Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts is an independent, membership based, non-profit organization that promotes knowledge of the visual arts to its members through an extensive education program, and provides support and recognition for artistic achievement to artists and art organizations in the Greater Toronto Area.

Our mission is to encourage excellence and creativity by supporting up-and-coming artists and art organizations. Annually, we recognize significant achievements in our arts community with our prizes.

If you wish to make a donation to the Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts you may do so here through TorontoFoundation.ca. A tax receipt will be issued.

TFVA Tribute Night 2019; photo James Donald

Our History

In 1998 a small group of energetic, like-minded Toronto residents dedicated to the flourishing arts scene formed TFVA as an independent, non-profit organization.

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Sandy Bay Residential School Series, Oilstick on paper, 2009, Image courtesy of the McMichael Canadian Collection

Our Awards

We salute our annual award winners who represent wide and diverse communities in the visual arts.

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Latest News

President’s Letter March 2025

Posted Mar 17th, 2025 • 3 min read
  Dear Members, Founders Achievement Award Dr. Gerald McMaster I am very pleased to announce that this year’s Founders Achievement Award goes [...]

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Prize Winners Tribute

Posted Mar 17th, 2025 • < 1 min read
  TFVA CELEBRATES OUR 2025 AWARDEES Please join us Monday April 28 Doors open 10:15am Program 10:30am Followed by a reception and light lunch [...]

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Our Prizewinners in the News – February 2025 Edition

Posted Feb 26th, 2025 • 3 min read
Wintry weather doesn’t slow down our prize winners. Here are some of their latest activities. New Acquisitions Lotus L. Kang, Artist Prize 2021 [...]

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