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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.
TFVA Tribute Night 2019; photo James Donald
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 MoreSandy Bay Residential School Series, Oilstick on paper, 2009, Image courtesy of the McMichael Canadian Collection
We salute our annual award winners who represent wide and diverse communities in the visual arts.
See MorePosted Apr 13th, 2025 • 2 min read
Dear Members, We hope this letter finds you well. As a valued member of Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts, your [...]
Posted Apr 13th, 2025 • 9 min read
In this Issue NEW TOURS AGO—Thursday May 8, 11AM Canadian Opera Company—May 8, 5PM or May 14, 2PM Private Collection—May 23, 10AM [...]
Posted Mar 17th, 2025 • 3 min read
Dear Members, Founders Achievement Award Dr. Gerald McMaster I am very pleased to announce that this year’s Founders Achievement Award goes [...]