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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 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
We salute our annual award winners who represent wide and diverse communities in the visual arts.
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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 [...]
Our Prize Winners in the News April Edition
Posted May 29th, 2024 • 4 min read
Edward Burtynsky – Founders Achievement Award 2008 Edward Burtynsky has an upcoming solo exhibition, Edward Burtynsky: Rare Earth, at the Nicholas Metivier Gallery at 190 Richmond Street East, Toronto [...]
Our Prize Winners in the News – March Edition
Posted May 29th, 2024 • 4 min read
SHARY BOYLE – ARTIST PRIZE FINALIST 2006 Vesselling, a solo exhibition of works by Shary Boyle, is on exhibit until April 20th at Patel Brown Montreal. Vesselling includes a diverse array of [...]
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