Art Exhibitions Toronto

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?

Impressionist Afternoon Tea + 3 Exhibits at the AGO

On **Sunday, October 18th**, join me for an **Impressionist Afternoon Tea in the Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge to celebrate the connection between art, atmosphere and indulgence.** Inspired by the luminous colours and expressive brushstrokes of *[Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art](https://ago.ca/exhibitions/impressionist-revolution-monet-matisse-dallas-museum-art)* we saw last month, this seasonal Afternoon Tea offers an elegant, leisurely escape into art, conversation and thoughtfully crafted flavours that reflect the beauty and softness of this exhibit. Delicate savoury selections and whimsical pastries are designed to evoke sunlit gardens, countryside picnics and the romance of Impressionism. Since Afternoon Tea includes free admission to the Gallery, we will see more Impressionism art that was not part of our August visit - **Reality & Reverie: Canadian and European Painting Beyond Impressionism**, **Steam: Impressionist Painting Across the Atlantic**, and a new exhibit that will open the day before - **In Plain Sight: Highlights from the AGO’s Collection of Historic Picture Frames**. **I** **have booked a table for Sunday October 18th at 2:30pm, and can add members to it.** **COST** Adult: $80 + taxes + gratuity = $104.80 Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes** **\- everyone goes on the waitlist until confirmed\.** * **I will reach out to provide my email address for the etransfer of $109.80 and I will call in to add you to our table. Once I receive confirmation, I will inform you and move you to attending.** * There are no refunds. A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 3 days prior and the Waitlist will be removed at that time. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 1:45pm inside the entrance to the right side of the AGO at 317 Dundas St. W. We will then scan our tickets and head over to the exhibits, prior to Tea.** **Note: We must enter the AGO together for our tea reservation.** **EXHIBITS** **Reality & Reverie: Canadian and European Painting Beyond Impressionism** (Level 1 Gallery 127) **Steam: Impressionist Painting Across the Atlantic** (Level 1 Gallery 116) **Highlights from the AGO’s Collection of Historic Picture Frames** (Level 1 Gallery 115) **Meet me for Afternoon Tea: at 2:30pm in front of the** **Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge (Level 1)** (Please do not go to our table before I get there) Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

Art Hub of The Great Lakes Show Opening Reception

Immerse yourself in Twist Gallery's newest exhibition, the Art Hub of The Great Lakes, showcasing the vibrant exploration of colour, texture, and material through the expressive language of mixed media. Each painting unfolds in layers, bringing together unexpected elements, marks, and surfaces to create works that are both tactile and deeply personal. The collection invites viewers to slow down, look closely, and discover the stories and emotions held within each piece. Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-hub-of-the-great-lakes-show-opening-reception-tickets-2001399982223?aff=oddtdtcreator

AGO Exhibit | Sunday Best: Black Style | All SWaNK Fashion Girlies Welcome 👗👠

ARTbus: Mississauga and Oakville Galleries ($20)

Can you join us on our next ARTbus ?? !! We've been attending these **ARTbus** trips for many years. Not always able to get them posted on MEETUP-as they fill up quite quickly. $20 ticket link is below. ***Purchase your OWN ticket*** when you RSVP on Meetup. **In partnership with the Art Gallery of Mississauga, Oakville Galleries invites you to join us for the FALL 2026 ARTbus.** (We rent a BUS--ok its a **yellow school bus**--but it works!) Hence the $20 price! **$20 per person** at the *link below. (By signing up--signals to me that you've purchased your $20 ticket--LET me know via Meetup email)* Would you like to join in this next one/upcoming? **Saturday October 24th. (11am-5:30pm)** This will be incredible afternoon!! International artists. Lovely reception and opening comments. **We'll begin** the afternoon at a Gallery opening at Bloor/Lansdowne, before heading to Mississauga and Oakville Let someone else DRIVE while we enjoy socializing and ART learning. **Reserve your own seat ($20)** and enjoy an inspiring afternoon across three leading art institutions. We finish the day at Gairloch Gardens--(right on Lake Ontario) and a nice reception for us (wine/cheese) https://www.oakvillegalleries.com/visit **TICKET link here (with all details)--** https://www.oakvillegalleries.com/artbus_2026_fall Please be on TIME. Plan ahead. You should be inside the first gallery by 11:15am. BUS will leave at 12 noon. See you there.

ART Toronto Visit: Emerging Collectors Evening ($35)

We attend **ART Toronto** each year--and always look for an interesting timeslot to enter!! We've a ***special $35 promo*** (includes admission, drink ticket, and various tours/talk)---only on Friday October 30th (5pm-9pm) As we've completed numerous ART Crawls this year, and various ART trips (past and upcoming), I thought it made sense to take advantage of the... ***Emerging Collectors Evening*** ($35) \*\*\*Admission includes Complimentary Drink included on Friday evening only (Non-alcoholic options available), DJ sets and special programming **on starting an art collection**. Tours and Talk. PLUS--you'll see many galleries we visit on our ART Crawls! **USE** this ticket link... https://www.tix123.com/tickets/?code=ART26&promo=ATXTC **ENTER** this promo code...**ATXTC (was $45. now $35)** *Art Fair Entry, Drink ticket, talks/tours = Excellent Value for $35.* **PROGRAMMING** link is here/details... https://arttoronto.ca/home/daily-programming/ **IF you enjoy** learning about contemporary ART--and attending FAIRS, then please join us in Montreal (April 2027) https://www.meetup.com/toronto-arts-and-culture/events/316594472

TOPHATs ROM Free Entry, Taco Tuesday and Beer

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for Taco Tuesday at The Duke, followed Free Entry to the Royal Ontario Museum and a beer afterwards at Birroteca. I have secured 10 passes for us to gain entry. Follow the link to get yours. ROM members are always free. https://tickets.rom.on.ca/en/shop At 6pm, we will meet at the Duke of York where you can enjoy a choice of $6 Crispy Fish OR Grilled Chicken, Avocado & Bacon Tacos, $7 1oz Margaritas, $7 Bottles of Corona. https://dukepubs.ca/duke-of-york/ 39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2 At 7 pmish, we will pay our tabs and make our way over to the ROM where we will take in some ground floor exhibits. Unbound - The Allegorical Archipelago of Abya Yala by French artist Raphaël Barontini as part of the 2026 Toronto Biennial of Art. https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/unbound-allegorical-archipelago-abya-yala Stolen Childhoods presents the lived experiences of children at the Mohawk Institute, the longest-running Indian Residential School in Canada, located just 100 km from downtown Toronto in Brantford, Ontario. https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/stolen-childhoods Bethlehem, once called ‘the Paris of Palestine’, was an epicentre of fashion in the 19th and early 20th centuries with the widespread popularity of its beautifully hand-embroidered garments and accessories. https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/bethlehem-bride Cloudscape is a mesmerizing installation that blends traditional artistry with contemporary themes by Artist Xiaojing Yan. https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/cloudscape At 8:30 pm, the museum closes, so it's time for a beer. We will walk over to Birroteca for unusual beers and seasonal snacks. https://www.eataly.ca/news/birroteca-by-indie-ale-house/ 55 Bloor St W Concourse Level, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5

Betty Oliphant Theatre: ProArteDanza (contemporary ballet/dance) $40 promo

Certainly one of Toronto's most important dance groups!!! We will join them again (3rd time) for a Sunday afternoon performance. November 1 https://www.proartedanza.com/ *Ticket link below*. **OUR** price $40 per ticket. (Regular price is $55 per ticket). \*\*\*ProArteDanza continues to deliver some of the most vital and rigorously crafted contemporary dance in the country. *Paula Citron, Dance Critic* **ProArteDanza is a repertory contemporary dance company** which challenges and inspires its artists and our audience through **bold new work** and invests in the future of the art form through educational programs. ​ Committed to *“passion in performance”*, ProArteDanza strives to reach the widest possible audience through an open, equitable and inclusive culture which fosters artistic risk-taking, innovation and collaboration. https://www.proartedanza.com/copy-of-fall-season-2026 **Ticket link here**: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/fall-2026-season-2 USE promo code: **MEETUP** for the $40 tickets. **ONLY** available on the ADULT tickets. **ALL** tickets purchased will need to be ADULT--not the Seniors. (you can also adjust the 'added donation' tab as needed **General admission seating**. Venue holds about 250 people. Arrive on time/in advance--*WE can all sit together.* The Dora Award-winning company performs contemporary ballet. By that, I mean that the dancers need ballet training to execute the movement. Technique is important, especially when they have to negotiate the intricate and often arduous movement constructed by co-choreographers **Roberto Campanella** and **Robert Glumbek**.

👻 Ghost Tour: The Exhibition Grounds 🎡

👻 Ghost Tour: The Exhibition Grounds 🎡 Toronto's Haunted Fairgrounds, Dark History & One Building I Don't Like Being Near The Exhibition Grounds have spent more than a century hosting crowds, celebrations, soldiers, shows, and some of Toronto's biggest events. But underneath all that history is a darker side. The Exhibition Grounds are said to be **one of the most haunted places in Toronto** — and I'll be honest: **this is the one place on my ghost walks that genuinely scares me.** There's something about the atmosphere here. Some buildings have an energy that feels different. And when you know what happened in them, it's hard not to look at them a little differently. On this evening ghost walk, we'll explore the grounds and hear stories of **soldiers, settlers, performers, animals, tragedies, and people who may never have completely left.** This isn't just about trying to scare you. It's about discovering the strange history hiding underneath one of Toronto's most familiar landmarks. 👻 What We'll Explore We'll begin outside **Medieval Times** and make our way across the Exhibition Grounds toward the Princes' Gates. Along the way, we'll hear stories connected to: * 🏚️ **The General Service Building** * 💀 **The Stanley Barracks** — the building that genuinely creeps me out * 🐎 **The Horse Palace** * 🏠 **Scadding Cabin** * 👻 Other strange stories, unexplained encounters, and haunted corners of the grounds We'll finish at the **Princes' Gates**. We'll keep a steady walking pace and **will not be entering any of the buildings**. 🕯️ Why This One Is Different I've done a lot of ghost walks around Toronto. **This is the one that actually makes me uncomfortable.** Maybe it's the history. Maybe it's the buildings. Maybe it's simply knowing what happened here and then standing there after dark. Whatever it is, the Exhibition Grounds have always felt different to me. So come prepared for some genuinely creepy stories — and maybe a few moments where we all wonder whether we should really be standing there. 👻 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** In front of **Medieval Times** 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **6:30 PM sharp** I will only wait **5 minutes**. **Early is on time. On time is late.** 🚶‍♂️ **Pace:** Steady walking pace 🏁 **End Point:** **Princes' Gates** 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$10 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) This is a **curated ghost-walking experience**, rather than one of our regular social walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and brought together specifically for this experience. The fee helps support the time and work that goes into creating these walks. 🎒 What to Bring 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing 💧 Water 📱 Your phone for photos And maybe… don't wander off by yourself. 👻 🌈 Who Is This For? This experience is great for: * 👻 People who love ghost stories * 🏙️ Anyone fascinated by Toronto's darker history * 🕯️ Fans of the strange and unexplained * 🎡 People who want to see the Exhibition Grounds differently * 🚶 Anyone looking for something unusual to do on an evening out * 😈 People who like being scared — at least a little You don't have to believe in ghosts. **You just have to be willing to walk into the dark with us.** **REMEMBER:** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 \*\*[torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**](http://torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) **Come for the history.** **Stay for the ghost stories.** **And try not to look too closely at the buildings.** 👻

November ART Crawl: Tour 3 top private galleries/spaces ($10 per person)

We will continue with our monthly **Art Crawls**! ***Please read everything over first.*** \*\*\*November Art Crawl = Saturday November 7th (1pm-3pm) 16 people/members each time. **$10 per person.** **\*\*\*Sent via e-transfer when you signup/rsvp.** **I'm not able to HOLD space for you.** ***--We will visit 3 different*** (downtown/west end/east end) galleries each month **(with short walks between each one)** Each month will be different galleries and/or artist-run centres. \*\*We'll meet the Gallery owners/artists/directors--who will lead us in tours and conversation at each stop. NO weather cancellations---**we will carry on!** NO cancellations/no refunds or any [re-scheduling](http://re-scheduling...if/) if you cannot make it. \-\-\-Check your calendars and PLAN ahead if you can join us\-\-and please arrive on time\. We're not able to wait for you\. Sorry\. Are you Interested in ART/artists--**and learning/visiting the exceptional local galleries we have in Toronto? With other MEETUP members.** Saturday November 7th ***(1pm-3pm)*** Once I have 16 **confirmations** from Meetup members (you)--I will email you the start location of our November ART Crawl!! Next week. **Our first stop**. Bloor/Symington (we then head SOUTH) If interested, please email me $10. Include your first name only, and email address for a reply. **I will then confirm you.** And will firm up our itinerary with you in a few days. See you on Saturday November 7th--if you're confirmed--watch for an email directly from me!! ***We will do this again in November (I hope)*** and ongoing all Winter---as we find some interesting spaces and exhibitions. Each month will be posted separately. You can email me directly here: **torontoisculture@gmail.com** Greg Thanks (Please understand I have NO space for any guests you may wish to bring with you. I am limited in group size based on the GALLERY instructions)

ROM Bee Exhibit