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Toronto Outdoor Art Festival in Nathan Phillips Square at Toronto City

A sea of pop up canopies.

Five hundred artists exhibit their work in 14 categories including ceramics, computer-generated, drawing, fibre, glass, jewellery, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolour and wood. Celebrating its 45th birthday this year, TOAE provides an alternative venue for established artists, as well as new talent and innovative art students.

An open-air alternative to conventional galleries and museums, TOAE has become one of Toronto's most anticipated events of the summer. "It's fun, it's engaging and it gets people excited about art," says Alison Eagles, Executive Director. "If you ever thought, why'd they do that? This is your chance to ask the makers themselves."

TOAE has been the spring board for many of Canada's top artists. Joanne Tod, Ken Danby and Jesse Boles have all set up booths in the sun during the early parts of their careers. TOAE has selected the cream of the crop to bring an impressive art experience to downtown Toronto every summer for 45 years!

There is a special student section where visitors can see young talent coming out of art schools across the country. Who knows, maybe you'll find the next Picasso - either way, come see it first on Nathan Phillips Square this July!

ASAP Tent and Party Rentals will rent or sell these pop up canopies in Toronto and the GTA.

Ernest and Patience are successful running a Canopy and Chair Rental business. These are rented for weddings, funerals, and conferences.