Volunteer at the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair →

The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is Canada's largest, longest running juried contemporary outdoor art fair. Founded in 1961, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair exists to nurture artistic excellence and artists’ entrepreneurial spirit, and to showcase contemporary art to the general public. This free event showcases work by over 320 contemporary visual artists and makers, ranging from painting, photography, and mixed media to jewellery and ceramics, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year to Nathan Phillips Square.

The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is only made possible by the amazing volunteers. Each year over 150 volunteers lend their hands, time and expertise to make this event happen. If you are passionate about art or volunteering please join volunteer this July. Types of roles:

• Fair Volunteer Be the face of the festival, includes providing information to audiences, fundraising, tour leading
• Logistics Help out in production, mark up the square, be in the dolly crew helping artists set up, keep everything running smoothly!
• Artist Liaison Connect with our artists, help register them and assist with their needs throughout the day!
• Office assistance Pre-fair assistance preparing items for the fair, plus postering and postcard distribution.

By volunteering for the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, you will not only be supporting the arts, and meeting amazing people but you will also be creating access and helping shape the Toronto arts community. You will be provided with comprehensive training, a TOAF t-shirt and volunteer appreciation events. Without you this event would not be possible. We hope you’ll also have fun and gain some amazing experience!

Any questions don’t hesitate to contact Rosanna at volunteer@torontooutdoor.art

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition - Call for Volunteers!

WHAT IS IT?

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (TOAE) is Canada's largest, longest running juried contemporary outdoor art fair. Founded in 1961, Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition was established to nurture artistic excellence and artists’ entrepreneurial spirit, and to showcase contemporary art to the general public. This free public event showcases works by over 320 contemporary visual artists and makers, ranging in medium from painting, photography, and mixed media to jewellery and ceramics, and attracts 100,000 visitors each year to Nathan Phillips Square.This year TOAE runs from July 14-16th!
 

WHY WE NEED YOU!

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is only made possible by our amazing volunteers. We are tremendously grateful for your time and dedication to the exhibition! Each year over 100 volunteers lend their hands, time and expertise to make this event happen. We sincerely hope that you consider joining the volunteer team this summer! As a volunteer, you’ll be responsible for helping set up the exhibition on Nathan Philips Square, supporting artists, providing customer service and assisting with event logistics.
 

WHY VOLUNTEER WITH TOAE?

By volunteering for the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition you will not only be supporting the arts, and meeting amazing people but you will also be creating access and helping shape the Toronto arts community. You will provide you with comprehensive training, a TOAE t-shirt and volunteer appreciation events. Without you this event would not be possible.

Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at volunteer@torontooutdoorart.org

Call for Artists from the Framework Foundation - Deadline January 31

Since 2003, the Framework Foundation has worked to expand the capacity of thousands of nonprofit organizations by creatively connecting people to causes and causes to people. Through innovative programming Framework has delivered tangible results to artists, volunteers, nonprofit organizations and corporate sponsors and partners.

The Framework Foundation has issued an open call for artwork for their Timeraiser150 series of events. Support for emerging artists is at the heart of Timeraiser150.  How do we foster the next generation of arts patrons while valuing Canadian artists?  By paying fair market value, set by the artist, for every artwork we auction. In addition, each of the Timeraiser150 parties, along with Online150, provides an opportunity for exposure to potential patrons and media outlets.

Are you an emerging artist? Submit your work to TImeraiser150!  If your artwork is selected, Framework Foundation will send you a contract and payment electronically. You are responsible for delivering the artwork. Your artwork will be displayed at a 2017 Timeraiser150 party where party attendees will bid volunteer hours towards winning your piece. You are encouraged to attend the event and see how many volunteer hours your art will raise.

Submissions open from December 8, 2016 to January 31, 2017.

To apply or for more information visit this link: http://www.timeraiser.ca/artist/