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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 host a Tribute Night, where we celebrate the arts and the achievements of our prize-winners.
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 reciept 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
Our annual awards, presented at Tribute Night held in May, salute a wide and diverse community in the visual arts.
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Our Prize-winners in the News! November, 2023 Edition
Posted Nov 28th, 2023 • 3 min read
Our artists had a busy month exhibiting locally, nationally, and internationally. The Art Toronto Fair, 2023 (ArtTO), held October 26-29, showcased so [...]
Our Prize Winners in the News! September 2023 Edition
Posted Oct 1st, 2023 • 4 min read
The fall is already bustling with so many of our prizewinners’ exhibitions, shows, talks and news. Read on! Inuit Art Foundation (IAF) – Project [...]
Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts Announces the 2023 Artist Award Winners
Posted May 26th, 2023 • 4 min read
Frances Price, President of the Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts, announces the recipients of the Artist Prizes. “In 2023, the 25th [...]
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