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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 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

An Invitation for TFVA Members 

Posted May 12th, 2026 • < 1 min read
2026 Project Support Winner Namara | projects has extended an invitation to TFVA Members to attend its GAS Collective Material Conversations Curatorial Workshops.  Natural Paint-making with [...]

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Programs at a Glance May 2026

Posted May 12th, 2026 • 5 min read
In this IssueBY POPULAR DEMAND! ARCHITECTURE TOUR East Bayfront H3 Building & Aqualuna and Auquabella Condominiums Tuesday, May 26 1o:30AM NEW! MOCA EXHIBITIONS [...]

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President’s Letter May 2026

Posted May 12th, 2026 • 5 min read
Tribute Event Our recent Tribute Event was a success;  the St Paul’s Bloor Street venue was very well-received (we think it’s a [...]

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