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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.
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.
Learn MoreWe salute our annual award winners who represent wide and diverse communities in the visual arts.
See MorePosted Nov 5th, 2024 • 3 min read
Nuit Blanche and Art Toronto were the two big art events in Toronto in October. Our prize winners were well represented there as well [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]