Although we’re all sad that summer is coming to a close, it’s an exciting time for all artists and collectors because festival season has begun! There are so many amazing and exciting festivals that take place durring the fall which exibit all kinds of stunning works from hundreds of well known and up and coming artists.

This weekend is the long-awaited TOAE!

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exibition celebrates outdoor art in the city! TOAE works to advance the knowledge and appreciation of art through outdoor public exhibitions. Did you know it’s the largest exhibition all of Canada has to offer?! There willl be approximatley 500 artists participating with a staggering 100,000 visitors that attend each year!!! The exhibition offers free alternative art, to conventional art shows and galleries. It is in our own city where established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students have the oppourtinity to sell their work directly to the public and make lasting connections with art dealers, galleries and collectors.

The dates of TOAE run from September 18 to 20, 2015.

Time: 10:30 am – 6:30 pm

Location: Nathan Philips Square

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To view this years artist directory click here —> http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/artists

If you can’t make it to Toronto’s awesome show this year, no need to fear… Art is still here! There are many more Art events coming this fall, so you haven’t missed your oppourtunity to soak up some culture!

MACArts Festival – Celebration Square, Mississauga – September 19th • 11 am- 11 pm

Nuit Blanche – City of Toronto – October 3rd • sunset to sunrise

TIFF – Bell Light Box – September 9th to 20th • screenings from 9 am to 12:30 pm