What is Meetup used for?

Meetup connects people with shared interests to participate in group events either in-person or online, including art exhibitions.

How do I find art events in Toronto?

Browse Meetup to find local art exhibitions and groups in Toronto by searching for 'art exhibitions' or similar terms to see upcoming events.

Are there art exhibitions this weekend?

Check within the Meetup platform for art events scheduled in Toronto this weekend, allowing you to plan your visits and enjoy the local art scene.

Can I join multiple art groups?

Yes, you can join multiple art-focused groups on Meetup to expand your network and attend a wider range of exhibitions and art events.

Is Meetup free to use?

Meetup does offer free account options, allowing users to join groups and RSVP for events. However, some event or group participation may require a fee.

How do I join an art event?

RSVP for an art event in Toronto by logging into Meetup, searching for the event, and using the RSVP feature to confirm your attendance.

Do art exhibitions occur regularly?

While many art groups aim to host exhibitions regularly, the frequency can vary based on organizer availability and local interest.

Can Meetup guarantee art events in Toronto?

Meetup depends on local organizers to host events. While numerous art exhibitions happen, availability varies and isn't guaranteed for every interest.

What if no art groups exist near me?

If no specific art group meets your interest, consider starting your own Meetup group or searching again periodically as community options grow.

Are online art exhibitions available?

Yes, some groups may offer online art exhibitions, facilitating virtual participation in Toronto's art scene through video sessions or online galleries.

Can I volunteer at an art exhibition?

Volunteer opportunities may be available for certain events. Contacting the group organizers directly through Meetup can provide more information.

Are art events on Meetup well-organized?

Organization varies with each group and host, as individual Meetup organizers manage their own events. Reading reviews can be helpful.

Does Meetup help with 1-on-1 art networking?

Meetup is centered on group events rather than individual networking but attending events could lead to personal connections in the art community.

What activities do art groups offer?

Art groups on Meetup provide activities such as exhibition tours, art creation workshops, networking events, and panel discussions in Toronto.

How does Meetup enhance my art interests?

Joining Meetup lets you explore diverse art exhibitions, meet new people with shared passion, and participate in dynamic artistic activities.

Art Exhibitions Toronto

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

Mon, Sep 21, 11:00 PM

From The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup

4.5

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?

8 attendees

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

Mon, Oct 19, 11:00 PM

From The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup

4.5

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?

6 attendees

Arts and Culture Social Mixer

Thu, Aug 27, 11:00 PM

From TORONTO ARTS & CULTURE

4.6

I am hosting a social drinks night for GTA Art lovers, business professionals and entrepreneurs to mingle and connect. When you enter the venue let one of the bar staff know you are there for the event - ask for Frank. Our reservation will be at main bar Come out and socialize with other GTA Art lovers, business professionals and entrepreneurs over drinks! We have over 7 meetup groups invited to this event so this won't be a small crowd. Remember to bring your business cards as this is a networking event. This event is FREE to attend, food and drinks are at your own cost. Please purchase 1 drink to support the venue. We will have name tags for everyone and encourage people to mingle. \*\*\* FREE BUSINESS CARD RAFFLE DRAW - PRIZE $20.00 LCBO GIFT CARD. \*\*\* Please follow us on social media: Facebook/TikTok: @TorontoSocialMixer Twitter/Instagram: @TOSocialMixer Photos/videos of our previous events have been uploaded to our social media links.

11 attendees

AGO Talks: What is Impressionism? ($15)

Sat, Sep 12, 6:00 PM

From TORONTO ARTS & CULTURE

4.6

We'll attend this PANEL talk on ***The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse*** Ticket for the **TALK** is $10-$15 (depending on your AGO membership level). If you're **NOT an AGO member**, then gallery admission is extra. FYI. \*\*\*Join Caroline Shields, Curator, European Art and Stephan Jost, Michael and Sonja Koerner Director, and CEO in **conversation about the Impressionist movement**. Take a fresh look at these familiar artists and the style that shocked the world. Since joining the AGO in 2017, Caroline Shields has curated the exhibitions *Impressionism in the Age of Industry* (2019) and *Cassatt—McNicoll: Impressionists Between Worlds* (2023). **Newly opened exhibition:** https://ago.ca/exhibitions/impressionist-revolution-monet-matisse-dallas-museum-art **Ticket link for the TALK-**- https://ago.ca/events/what-impressionism

42 attendees

Monet, Matisse, Van Gogh & More: Impressionism at the AGO

Sat, Aug 29, 7:00 PM

From Experience Toronto

4.7

On **Saturday, August 29th**, join me at the **Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) to see the Newest Exhibit that opened this past weekend - Monet, Matisse, Van Gogh & More: Impressionism.** Making its Canadian debut at the AGO, this sweeping overview of Impressionism is drawn from the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA)’s exceptional permanent collection. The exhibition includes remarkable works by Monet, Renoir, Gustave Caillebotte, Henri Matisse, Edgar Degas, Berthe Morisot, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Piet Mondrian, Edvard Munch, and more. Arranged in five chronological and thematic sections, the 50 works on view highlight how the techniques and subjects of these experimental artists set a new course for modern art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. **Purchase your ticket for the AGO on Saturday August 29th.** The names Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir are among the most recognizable in art history. For over a century, these originators of Impressionism have often been celebrated for defining modern art; but in the early days of their careers, they were considered controversial. Using experimental techniques to depict landscapes, public life, still lifes and interiors, they ushered in a new wave of avant-garde painting, profoundly inspiring the next generation. On view now on Level 4 of the AGO, *The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art* illustrates the inception and ripple effects of a beloved art movement over time. While at the AGO, there are many other exhibits to explore. * [Edna Taçon: Verve and Decorum](https://ago.ca/exhibitions/edna-tacon-verve-and-decorum) until Aug 30 * [Painted Presence: Rembrandt and his Peers](https://ago.ca/exhibitions/painted-presence-rembrandt-and-his-peers) until Oct 4 * [Yayoi Kusama's INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM - LET'S SURVIVE FOREVER](https://ago.ca/exhibitions/yayoi-kusamas-infinity-mirrored-room-lets-survive-forever) until Oct 25 * [Ranbir Sidhu: No Limits](https://ago.ca/exhibitions/ranbir-sidhu-no-limits) until Jan 3/27 * [The J.S. McLean Centre for Indigenous & Canadian Art](https://ago.ca/exhibitions/j.s.-mclean-centre-indigenous-canadian-art-2021) * [Kazuo Nakamura: Blue Dimension](https://ago.ca/exhibitions/kazuo-nakamura-blue-dimension) * [Remade: Clay, Plaster, Stone](https://ago.ca/exhibitions/remade-clay-plaster-stone) * [Bill Nasogaluak](https://ago.ca/exhibitions/bill-nasogaluak) * And More **COST** Adult: $30 + service fee. Option to purchase an Annual pass for $40 total (no service fee), and visit as many times as you want over a period of one year. Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 **Ticket Policy**: All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges. **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes** **\- everyone goes on the waitlist until they post they purchased their ticket** * **[Purchase](https://visit.ago.ca/59813/60285)** **your own ticket by selecting Saturday August 29th,** post you have your ticket and I will move you to going. A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 1 day 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: 3pm to the left side of the ticket scanner, inside the entrance of the AGO at 317 Dundas St. W. We will then head directly together to the 4th floor for The Impressionism Exhibit.** Attendees can wonder around to see which Exhibits they like, and also visit the Store. **Meet me at 5:30pm: just inside the entrance doors to head out for dinner nearby** Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

5 attendees

Korean Martial Arts (Regular Classes) - FREE

Tue, Sep 8, 11:00 PM

From Fort York Hapkido Club (Korean Martial Arts)

4.9

**Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!** Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area. Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others. **About this form of martial arts:** Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. **How to join:** Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest. **Q: Is this completely FREE?** A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE **Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?** A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques **Q: Are there grading and belt progression?** A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready! **Current Martial Artists Belt Status:** 1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt 1x Yellow Belt (former red belt) 1x Yellow Stripe Belt 134x White Belts **Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:** * White Belt * Yellow Stripe Belt * Yellow Belt * Orange Stripe Belt * Orange Belt * Green Stripe Belt * Green Belt * Blue Stripe Belt * Blue Belt * Red Stripe Belt * Red Belt * Black Stripe Belt * Black Belt **Curriculum of Techniques** **White Belt to Yellow Stripe:** **Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)** 1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle 2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple 3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus 4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery 5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib 6\. Spear Hand to Trachea **Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)** 1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist 2\. When pulled with bucking back fist 3\. When pushed with bucking back fist 4\. Downward break away with elbow strike 5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike 6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike **Take Downs (performed both sides)** 1\. Pivot throw Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab) 1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees 3\. One inch bow 4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow 5\. Side elbow lock 6\. Elbow lock controlled **Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)** 1\. Escape to Mount 2\. Escape to Guard 3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll 4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard 5\. Escape when head is locked 6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount **Kicks (both sides)** 1\. Side kick **To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:** http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#

1 attendee

September ART Crawl: Tour 3 Queen West private galleries/spaces ($10 per person)

Sat, Sep 5, 5:00 PM

From TORONTO ARTS & CULTURE

4.6

We will *start up* our monthly **Art Crawls** once again! ***Please read everything over first.*** \*\*\*Our only ART Crawl in September will be on Saturday 5th (1pm-3pm) 14-15 people/members each time. **About once each month** on a *Saturday afternoon*. **$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...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\. Are you Interested in ART/artists--**and learning/visiting the exceptional local downtown galleries we have in Toronto? With other MEETUP members** Saturday September 5th (1pm-3pm) Once I have 14-15 **confirmations** from Meetup members (you)--I will email you the location of our ART Crawl!! **Our first stop**. Queen/Ossington area (we then head WEST) 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 September 5th--if you're confirmed--watch for an email directly from me. ***We will do this again in October*** and ongoing, as we find some interesting spaces and exhibitions. Each month will be posted separately. $10 each time. **September 2026 is posted now only.** 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) If you miss out on the ART CRAWL--please check out ALL the other upcoming MEETUP events--it's always helpful to me to know who the active/engaged/interested members are.

15 attendees

Korean Martial Arts (Casual Classes) - FREE

Sun, Aug 30, 6:30 PM

From Fort York Hapkido Club (Korean Martial Arts)

4.9

***\*\*\*This class is open to all levels, weather permitting; in an event of poor weather conditions class will be changed to a regular class\*\*\**** **Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!** Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area. Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others. **About this form of martial arts:** Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. **How to join:** Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest. **Q: Is this completely FREE?** A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE **Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?** A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques **Q: Are there grading and belt progression?** A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready! **Current Martial Artists Belt Status:** 1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt 1x Yellow Belt (former red belt) 1x Yellow Stripe Belt 134x White Belts **Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:** * White Belt * Yellow Stripe Belt * Yellow Belt * Orange Stripe Belt * Orange Belt * Green Stripe Belt * Green Belt * Blue Stripe Belt * Blue Belt * Red Stripe Belt * Red Belt * Black Stripe Belt * Black Belt **Curriculum of Techniques** **White Belt to Yellow Stripe:** **Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)** 1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle 2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple 3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus 4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery 5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib 6\. Spear Hand to Trachea **Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)** 1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist 2\. When pulled with bucking back fist 3\. When pushed with bucking back fist 4\. Downward break away with elbow strike 5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike 6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike **Take Downs (performed both sides)** 1\. Pivot throw Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab) 1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees 3\. One inch bow 4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow 5\. Side elbow lock 6\. Elbow lock controlled **Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)** 1\. Escape to Mount 2\. Escape to Guard 3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll 4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard 5\. Escape when head is locked 6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount **Kicks (both sides)** 1\. Side kick **To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:** http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#

1 attendee

2026 CBC Massey Lecture: Housing Inc.

Tue, Sep 8, 10:30 PM

From TORONTO ARTS & CULTURE

4.6

Since 1965, [CBC IDEAS](http://cbc.ca/ideas) has broadcast the Massey Lectures, exploring the ideas that make us who we are. We attend the Massey Lecture every year. **Housing is not a luxury. It is a requirement for human existence.** In the 2026 CBC Massey Lectures, **Leilani Farha**, *global director of The Shift and former UN special rapporteur on the Right to Housing*, reckons with a crisis engineered by governments and perfected by financial firms. In her first Massey Lecture, “Home,” she explores how our homes shape our sense of dignity, identity, and security. Because home is so fundamental to our lives, she argues, our housing system is inextricably linked to the question of who lives, who dies, and who counts. **Ticket link here: ($26-$50) Any seat on any level is a great seat!** https://www.rcmusic.com/concert/the-2026-cbc-massey-lectures-housing-inc-456801 https://ihrp.law.utoronto.ca/ihrp-alumni-spotlight-leilani-farha https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/how-to-get-tickets-to-leilani-farhas-cbc-massey-lectures-9.7256001

32 attendees

2026 Community Photo Summer Camp series during CNE

Thu, Sep 3, 9:30 PM

From The West Toronto Photography Group

4.8

The Grand Finale of Our Community Photo Summer Camp Series Get ready for a very special photography experience as West Toronto Photography Group takes over one of Exhibition Place’s most spectacular historic spaces for the finale of our 2026 Community Photo Summer Camp series! ## Link for tickets -https://www.wtpg.ngo/event-details/community-photo-summer-camp-finale-pwyc-workshop-at-automotive-building-during-cne ## About the event # ART DECO, LIGHT & FORM ### The Grand Finale of Our Community Photo Summer Camp Series Get ready for a very special photography experience as **West Toronto Photography Group** takes over one of Exhibition Place’s most spectacular historic spaces for the **finale of our 2026 Community Photo Summer Camp series!** For this workshop, we’re bringing together **architecture, fashion, creative styling and professional studio lighting** inside the breathtaking **Automotive Building at Exhibition Place**. Built in **1929**, the Automotive Building is a remarkable piece of Toronto architectural history. Designed by Toronto architect Douglas Kertland during the height of the Art Deco era, its bold geometric forms, elegant Beaux-Arts influences and grand exhibition spaces were originally created to showcase the automobile. At its opening, it was described as the largest structure in North America designed exclusively for displaying passenger vehicles. And now, nearly a century later, we're going to put it to a very different use: **making photographs.** ![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eaf19_60fb64d4e97f4bf48a6c1ce659c96f77~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_767,h_528,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/1eaf19_60fb64d4e97f4bf48a6c1ce659c96f77~mv2.jpg) ## ✨ LIGHT. FASHION. ARCHITECTURE. We're bringing some serious lighting firepower to this workshop, including **Elinchrom 5 flashes**, giving participants the opportunity to work with professional lighting equipment and explore how controlled light can transform both a subject and an architectural environment. Adding to the creative experience, designer **Adrianna Fulop** will be styling our model in a stunning custom look designed to complement the character, scale and drama of this incredible building. We'll experiment with dramatic lighting, directional light, shadow, shape and composition while using the Automotive Building's architecture as our enormous studio. Think **Art Deco glamour meets contemporary fashion photography**. And because the **Canadian National Exhibition is happening at the same time**, your workshop experience also includes access to the CNE after the evening workshop. That means you can make a full photographic adventure out of the evening—exploring Exhibition Place, photographing the CNE and taking advantage of all the visual possibilities surrounding the workshop after. ![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eaf19_7f326a11584843eb8ea1f9c84fabceea~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1125,h_1421,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/1eaf19_7f326a11584843eb8ea1f9c84fabceea~mv2.jpg) ## 📸 OUR COMMUNITY PHOTO SUMMER CAMP FINALE This is the **LAST Community Photo Summer Camp event of the summer**—and we're going out with a bang! As with our summer series, this is a **Pay What You Can community photography event**, designed to make professional photography education and creative opportunities accessible to as many photographers as possible. We're limiting the workshop to **just 12 photographers**. That small-group format means more shooting time, more opportunities to work with the lighting setups, more questions answered and more individual attention from the instructor. ![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eaf19_7080a31f2487473387e85dd221b9f87d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1127,h_1418,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/1eaf19_7080a31f2487473387e85dd221b9f87d~mv2.jpg) ### ONLY 12 SPOTS — PAY WHAT YOU CAN There is **no fixed cost workshop fee**. Choose what you can afford to pay and help us continue bringing accessible photography education and community arts programming to Toronto. This workshop includes access to the CNE grounds in the evening after the workshop ## THE WORKSHOP TEAM **Instructor:** Phil Sutherland **Designer/Stylist:** Adrianna Fulop **Model:** To be announced **Assistant:** Volunteer to be announced ## WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE This is an intermediate-level lighting workshop focused on creating strong, intentional photographs using the relationship between **light, shadow, fashion, architecture and form**. We'll explore: * Professional Elinchrom flash techniques * Lighting large architectural spaces * Working with directional and dramatic light * Balancing ambient light with flash * Creating shape and dimension with light * Using architecture as a compositional element * Fashion and editorial-style photography * Working collaboratively with a model and stylist * Developing creative lighting setups rather than simply copying a formula * Making the most of a challenging and visually spectacular location Most importantly, **you'll be shooting**. This isn't a workshop where you spend three hours watching someone else make photographs. ## THE AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING The Automotive Building is one of the hidden architectural gems of Exhibition Place. Opened in 1929 during Toronto's fascination with the automobile, the building originally housed the CNE's National Motor Show. During the Second World War it was even used by the Royal Canadian Navy as **HMCS York**. Today, its dramatic interior, monumental scale and distinctive period architecture make it an extraordinary location for photography. We're incredibly excited to have the opportunity to bring our community into this historic space and see what we can create together. ## WHAT TO BRING Please bring: * DSLR, mirrorless or medium-format camera * Your preferred lenses * Fully charged batteries * Freshly formatted memory card(s) * A general-purpose lens * Pen and paper if you'd like to take notes **Tripods and camera supports are not required.** ### WIRELESS TRIGGERS We provide wireless triggers for most mainstream camera systems. If you're unsure whether your camera is compatible, contact us before the workshop and we'll be happy to confirm. ## MODEL RELEASE A **West Toronto Photography Group model release** will be provided to each participant. The release covers non-commercial photography and images created for educational and training purposes. The model will sign the releases, and printed copies will be provided to participating photographers. ## ABOUT WEST TORONTO PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP **West Toronto Photography Group is an Indigenous-run, not-for-profit arts organization** dedicated to supporting photographers, sharing knowledge and making photography and arts programming accessible to the community. Our workshops are about more than learning technical skills. They're about **meeting other photographers, experimenting, building confidence, creating new work and having a great time making photographs together.** ## ONE LAST SUMMER SHOOT. ONE AMAZING LOCATION. We've spent the summer photographing, learning and exploring Toronto together. Now we're bringing the series to one of Exhibition Place's most spectacular historic buildings for a finale that combines **Art Deco architecture, fashion, professional lighting and the energy of the CNE.** **Only 12 spots. Pay What You Can. Professional Elinchrom lighting. An incredible designer. A stunning location. And one last chance to make photographs with the WTPG community this summer.** **Come join us for the finale. Let's make some magic with light.** Thank you to Exhibition Place for access to this amazing building, Thank you to CNE for the passes and Elinchrom for the amazing flash gear. Once signed up and confirmed we will email everyone with specific instructions on entry point and location details, but we will be meeting in an easy to meet point at the Princes gate at 5:30

1 attendee

Community Photo event-Automotive building during CNE

Thu, Sep 3, 9:30 PM

From The Toronto Photography Group

4.7

The Grand Finale of Our Community Photo Summer Camp Series Get ready for a very special photography experience as West Toronto Photography Group takes over one of Exhibition Place’s most spectacular historic spaces for the finale of our 2026 Community Photo Summer Camp series! ## Link for tickets -https://www.wtpg.ngo/event-details/community-photo-summer-camp-finale-pwyc-workshop-at-automotive-building-during-cne ## About the event # ART DECO, LIGHT & FORM ### The Grand Finale of Our Community Photo Summer Camp Series Get ready for a very special photography experience as **West Toronto Photography Group** takes over one of Exhibition Place’s most spectacular historic spaces for the **finale of our 2026 Community Photo Summer Camp series!** For this workshop, we’re bringing together **architecture, fashion, creative styling and professional studio lighting** inside the breathtaking **Automotive Building at Exhibition Place**. Built in **1929**, the Automotive Building is a remarkable piece of Toronto architectural history. Designed by Toronto architect Douglas Kertland during the height of the Art Deco era, its bold geometric forms, elegant Beaux-Arts influences and grand exhibition spaces were originally created to showcase the automobile. At its opening, it was described as the largest structure in North America designed exclusively for displaying passenger vehicles. And now, nearly a century later, we're going to put it to a very different use: **making photographs.** ![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eaf19_60fb64d4e97f4bf48a6c1ce659c96f77~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_767,h_528,al_c,lg_1,q_85,enc_auto/1eaf19_60fb64d4e97f4bf48a6c1ce659c96f77~mv2.jpg) ## ✨ LIGHT. FASHION. ARCHITECTURE. We're bringing some serious lighting firepower to this workshop, including **Elinchrom 5 flashes**, giving participants the opportunity to work with professional lighting equipment and explore how controlled light can transform both a subject and an architectural environment. Adding to the creative experience, designer **Adrianna Fulop** will be styling our model in a stunning custom look designed to complement the character, scale and drama of this incredible building. We'll experiment with dramatic lighting, directional light, shadow, shape and composition while using the Automotive Building's architecture as our enormous studio. Think **Art Deco glamour meets contemporary fashion photography**. And because the **Canadian National Exhibition is happening at the same time**, your workshop experience also includes access to the CNE after the evening workshop. That means you can make a full photographic adventure out of the evening—exploring Exhibition Place, photographing the CNE and taking advantage of all the visual possibilities surrounding the workshop after. ![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eaf19_7f326a11584843eb8ea1f9c84fabceea~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1125,h_1421,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/1eaf19_7f326a11584843eb8ea1f9c84fabceea~mv2.jpg) ## 📸 OUR COMMUNITY PHOTO SUMMER CAMP FINALE This is the **LAST Community Photo Summer Camp event of the summer**—and we're going out with a bang! As with our summer series, this is a **Pay What You Can community photography event**, designed to make professional photography education and creative opportunities accessible to as many photographers as possible. We're limiting the workshop to **just 12 photographers**. That small-group format means more shooting time, more opportunities to work with the lighting setups, more questions answered and more individual attention from the instructor. ![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1eaf19_7080a31f2487473387e85dd221b9f87d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1127,h_1418,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/1eaf19_7080a31f2487473387e85dd221b9f87d~mv2.jpg) ### ONLY 12 SPOTS — PAY WHAT YOU CAN There is **no fixed cost workshop fee**. Choose what you can afford to pay and help us continue bringing accessible photography education and community arts programming to Toronto. This workshop includes access to the CNE grounds in the evening after the workshop ## THE WORKSHOP TEAM **Instructor:** Phil Sutherland **Designer/Stylist:** Adrianna Fulop **Model:** To be announced **Assistant:** Volunteer to be announced ## WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE This is an intermediate-level lighting workshop focused on creating strong, intentional photographs using the relationship between **light, shadow, fashion, architecture and form**. We'll explore: * Professional Elinchrom flash techniques * Lighting large architectural spaces * Working with directional and dramatic light * Balancing ambient light with flash * Creating shape and dimension with light * Using architecture as a compositional element * Fashion and editorial-style photography * Working collaboratively with a model and stylist * Developing creative lighting setups rather than simply copying a formula * Making the most of a challenging and visually spectacular location Most importantly, **you'll be shooting**. This isn't a workshop where you spend three hours watching someone else make photographs. ## THE AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING The Automotive Building is one of the hidden architectural gems of Exhibition Place. Opened in 1929 during Toronto's fascination with the automobile, the building originally housed the CNE's National Motor Show. During the Second World War it was even used by the Royal Canadian Navy as **HMCS York**. Today, its dramatic interior, monumental scale and distinctive period architecture make it an extraordinary location for photography. We're incredibly excited to have the opportunity to bring our community into this historic space and see what we can create together. ## WHAT TO BRING Please bring: * DSLR, mirrorless or medium-format camera * Your preferred lenses * Fully charged batteries * Freshly formatted memory card(s) * A general-purpose lens * Pen and paper if you'd like to take notes **Tripods and camera supports are not required.** ### WIRELESS TRIGGERS We provide wireless triggers for most mainstream camera systems. If you're unsure whether your camera is compatible, contact us before the workshop and we'll be happy to confirm. ## MODEL RELEASE A **West Toronto Photography Group model release** will be provided to each participant. The release covers non-commercial photography and images created for educational and training purposes. The model will sign the releases, and printed copies will be provided to participating photographers. ## ABOUT WEST TORONTO PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP **West Toronto Photography Group is an Indigenous-run, not-for-profit arts organization** dedicated to supporting photographers, sharing knowledge and making photography and arts programming accessible to the community. Our workshops are about more than learning technical skills. They're about **meeting other photographers, experimenting, building confidence, creating new work and having a great time making photographs together.** ## ONE LAST SUMMER SHOOT. ONE AMAZING LOCATION. We've spent the summer photographing, learning and exploring Toronto together. Now we're bringing the series to one of Exhibition Place's most spectacular historic buildings for a finale that combines **Art Deco architecture, fashion, professional lighting and the energy of the CNE.** **Only 12 spots. Pay What You Can. Professional Elinchrom lighting. An incredible designer. A stunning location. And one last chance to make photographs with the WTPG community this summer.** **Come join us for the finale. Let's make some magic with light.** Thank you to Exhibition Place for access to this amazing building, Thank you to CNE for the passes and Elinchrom for the amazing flash gear. Once signed up and confirmed we will email everyone with specific instructions on entry point and location details, but we will be meeting in an easy to meet point at the Princes gate at 5:30

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City of Toronto Archives: Private Tour (Arts & Culture focus)

Fri, Sep 11, 6:00 PM

From TORONTO ARTS & CULTURE

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**The Toronto Archives** preserves and makes accessible government records, which provide evidence of the decisions, policies, and activities of the City of Toronto. The Archives also collects non-government records from people and organizations that have made significant contributions to the development and history of Toronto. We will have a **PRIVATE** ('behind the scenes' TOUR at the Archives--with a focus on the historical past of Toronto's arts & culture history) The Archives has more than a million photographs in its collection. The earliest date from 1856. Government Office. Government Hours. **PLEASE note the date/time when you sign up. Check your calendars.** *Friday September 11th* (2pm-3:30pm) ***FREE*** Spadina/Dupont area (Short walk from either Dupont TTC or Spadina TTC) 20 spots ONLY. https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/access-city-information-or-records/city-of-toronto-archives/ (We recently had another TOUR here--and it was quite exceptional. The information shared with us 'ties' many of our recent historical walks together--visually)