Toronto
#1 Art & Design Event
With a British music impresario newly at its helm, the citywide arts festival aimed to boost local and international content in 2015. Program partners BMO and Manulife supported the 10-day event, including festival hub the Garden of Light. Next: June 2016
Toronto
#2 Art & Design Event
Last year’s all-night art party, sponsored by Scotiabank, had an economic impact of $40.5 million and drew one million people to view works by nearly 400 artists and curators. The event marks its 10th anniversary in 2015. Next: October 3, 2015
Toronto
#3 Art & Design Event
Canada’s international fair for modern and contemporary art will feature 100 galleries, panel discussions, lectures, and an extensive V.I.P. program. The event takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre again this year. Next: October 23-26, 2015
Toronto
#4 Art & Design Event (new to the list)
More than 500 photographers showed their works at more than 150 venues during this year’s monthlong, Kronenbourg-sponsored festival. A massive mural installed on a downtown waterfront wall, to remain in place until 2017, was a highlight. Next: May 1-31, 2016
Toronto
#5 Art & Design Event (new to the list)
Canada’s national design and architectural exposition and conference aims to host more than 30,000 people this year for 1,600 exhibits in two buildings at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The 2015 iteration will include international speakers, seminars, and demonstrations. Next: December 2-3, 2015
Toronto
#6 Art & Design Event
Known as “TO DO,” the festival of independent design plans to expand programming in 2016 and add a shuttle bus to take visitors to and from the 60-plus venues. The 2015 iteration boasted 78 exhibitions, 400 designers, and the TO DO Awards. Next: January 18-24, 2016
Ottawa
#7 Art & Design Event (new to the list)
More than 1,600 people attended the exhibition opening that celebrated the winners of the prestigious award for remarkable careers in the visual and media arts. A private ceremony hosted by the governor general at his residence precedes the awards. Next: March 2016
