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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 reciept 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

Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts Announces the 2024 Artist Prize Award Winners

Posted Feb 29th, 2024 • 4 min read
Rita Daniel, President of the Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts, recently announced the recipients of the 2024 TFVA Artists Prize Winners. [...]

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Our Prize Winners in the News! February 2024 Edition

Posted Feb 27th, 2024 • 3 min read
This edition in particular demonstrates the impact of our artists world-wide. If you are travelling, make note! Oreka James – Artist Prize Finalist [...]

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Our Prize Winners in the News – January 2024 Edition

Posted Jan 19th, 2024 • 3 min read
TFVA prizewinners are very busy at the beginning of 2024 – read all about them! Sandra Brewster – Artist Prize Winner 2018 Sandra Brewster works [...]

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