Toronto's Current & Past Art Shows

RBC Canadian Painting Competition @ OCAD: September 18 to 27, 2007

The winners of the RBC Canadian Painting Competition were announced at OCAD on September 16, 2007 from fifteen semi-finalists from across Canada. Five semi-finalists were chosen from each region of Canada: Eastern, Central & Western Canada. The show now travels across the country.

The winners are:

Arabella Campbell - national winner $25,000 Physical Facts Series #6
Melanie Authier - Honourable Mention $ 15,000 Apocalyptic Picnic
Chris Miller - Honourable Mention $ 15,000 for FACEBITOR

For more information, visit their web site by clicking on this page and check back here for RBC Canadian Painting Competition 2008!

Chris, Arabella & Melanie

Colourblind at Spin
January 18, 2007 will travel

The Association of African Canadian Artists launched its 11th anniversary art exhibition, Colourblind, A Celebration of Life at Spin Gallery on January 18, 2007. In the early years, the exhibition took place during February, Black History Month in the lobby of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. It has grown each year to include more artists and more venues. In 2006, it was on public display for over five months. In 2007, this show will travel not only in Canada but also internationally. Please check out this great show and for times and places click here!

Izzy Ohiro & Mark Stoddart @ Spin

Andrea Bolley at Rolls Royce Motors Cars
December 13, 2006 to January 13, 2007

Andrea Bolley showed her work at Rolls Royce Motors Cars, Toronto, Canada.

Andrea Bolley & Kevin Pennant @ Rolls Royce Motor Cars

First Invitational Student Art Competition
October 16 to November 10, 2006

The winners of the BMO 1st Invitational Student Art Competition were announced at and are displayed at First Canadian Place Gallery 100 King West Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The national winner was Emily Gove of the joint program of Sheridan College and the University of Toronto!

Emily Gove, National Winner

RBC Canadian Painting Competition @ MOCCA: September 8 to 18, 2005

The winners of the RBC Canadian Painting Competition were announced at MOCCA on September 13, 2005 from fifteen semi-finalists from across Canada. Five semi-finalists were chosen from each region of Canada: Eastern, Central & Western Canada. The show now travels across the country.

The winners are:

Etienne Zack - national winner $25,000 Escape From Shapes.
Kristine Moran - Honourable Mention $ 15,000 Control and Choice
Mathew Reichertz - Honourable Mention $ 15,000 for #16 from the series, Tiny Town

Etienne Zack - national winner $25,000 Escape From Shapes

The Art of Haiti - A Story of Creativity, Cultural Survival, and the Human Spirit - March 29 to April 9, 2005 at BCE Place

Haiti which is struggling with scarcity and instability also demonstrates its creativity in music, performance, crafts and writing - it is hoped that this creativity can be a vital factor in its recovery!

Dr. Eric Piere, Consulate of Haiti @ Haiti Opening

Daphnee, Ontario Arts Council @ Haiti Opening