Art-apalooza

It seems art exhibitions are quickly becoming the ‘in’ way for aficionados and first-timers alike to scope out the work of both established and up-and-coming artists. Starting today, Nathan Phillips Square, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, will be transformed into a canopied outdoor art fest. Inspired by an outdoor art fair in New York City, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition has been going strong since 1961 and includes photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, wood and ceramics. I'm in love with this watercolour by Alison Baldock and I’ve been dreaming of starting my own collection lately. Lucky for me, the weekend weather forecast looks promising (I’ll go regardless – this is a rain or shine event). Maybe it doesn’t compare with a weekend at the cottage, but complete with roasted corn, ice cream and a beer tent, it’s like the CNE for adults (only here, entrance is free!).
- Andrea Mills, Home Associate

“She Watched as the Butterfly Softly Moved its Wings Back and Forth,” by Alison Baldock, 2008, watercolour paper on panel, alisonbaldock.com.

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, torontooutdoorart.org
July 11-13, Nathan Phillips Square

Friday, July 11, 10 am - 8 pm Saturday, July 12, 10 am - 7 pm Sunday, July 13, 10 am - 6 pm