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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

Our Prizewinners in the News – September 2024

Posted Sep 25th, 2024 • 2 min read
As fall approaches, we invite you to visit our prize recipients’ current exhibits and events! Maria Hupfield—Artist Prize 2023 An installation by the Native Art [...]

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2024/2025 TFVA Board of Directors

Posted Sep 25th, 2024 • < 1 min read
The 2024/2025 Board of Directors are: Rita Daniel – President Barbara Lemaire – Vice President Sharon Bacal – Treasurer Lynn Ross – Secretary Jennifer Kernaghan [...]

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2024 Founders Achievement Award Goes to Father Daniel Donovan

Posted May 29th, 2024 • 2 min read
FOUNDERS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TFVA president, Rita Daniel, is very pleased to announce that this year’s Founders Achievement Award goes to Father Daniel [...]

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