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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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Program Update April 2025
Posted Jun 4th, 2025 • 3 min read
In this Issue REMINDERS Joan and Martin Goldfarb Gallery—Wednesday May 28, 11AM May Gallery Walk—Thursday May 29, 1PM AGM & Lunch—Monday June 2, [...]
Call for Award/Prize Nominations
Posted Jun 4th, 2025 • 2 min read
June 2025 All TFVA members may nominate potential candidates for Founders Achievement, Artist Prize, and Project Support awards. Your suggestions will be gratefully received. Have a look at our previous winners [...]
Our Prizewinners in the News – April 2025 Edition
Posted Apr 27th, 2025 • 4 min read
(click on the pink below to link to more information) IN THE NEWS Georgia Dickie – Artist Prize 2014 Georgia Dickie’s materials and methods are showcased [...]
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