Beat the heat and take in some of the best art Toronto has to offer at these 7 art exhibitions, closing soon. Several galleries around the city will be closing their spring and summer exhibitions in the coming weeks in preparation for new work to be displayed in the fall.
From stunning ceramics to era-defining photographs to art spanning the four seasons, find an exhibit that speaks to you this summer—and catch it while you can!
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The Image Centre Spring 2025 Exhibitions
If you’re looking to discover some lens-based art, there is still time left to view the current exhibitions on display at The Image Centre—including 3 exhibits that were part of the CONTACT Photography Festival. See educational shorts from Alanis Obomsawin, take in moments of connection between six Indigenous women with Creatura Dada, and view Clara Gutsche’s boundary-breaking portraits. Closes August 2. More info.
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MOCA Spring 2025 Exhibitions
These are your final weeks to take in the spring exhibitions currently on display at MOCA. This includes The Square Circle: Ringing, Jessica Stockholder’s large-scale artwork that explores the intersections of material, colour, and perspective, as well as Shoes, books, hands, buildings, and cars, a series of paintings by Margaux Williamson drawing from intimate views and objects around her, incorporating materials like photographs, magazine clippings, fragments of text, drawings, and lists. Closes August 3. More info.
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Test Kitchen: A Museum Project
Part exhibition, part workshop, and part ideas generator, Test Kitchen invites visitors to participate in hands-on activities, opening up the processes of museum work that usually takes place behind closed doors. While the Gardiner Museum undergoes a major transformation of its first floor, visitors are encouraged to observe, create, and discuss the ways in which ceramics are explored and presented. Closes August 24. More info.
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Canadian Photographs: 1900 – 1950
Photography has played an essential role in capturing Canada’s history and culture. Spanning 50 years, this exhibition features photos taken in Canada, as well as works created by Canadians abroad. See photos of Toronto as an emerging metropolis, portraits of Canadians, and photos of the major and minor events that defined this half-century in Canada. Closes August 30. More info.
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Launch & Grow
This fundraising exhibition from Black Artist’s Network & Dialog (BAND) Gallery features the work of 25 artists from the BAND community, both established and emerging. Ranging from photographs to paintings to sculptures, these eclectic works will be on view and for sale, in support of BAND’s commitment to advancing Black Canadian art. Closes August 30. More info.
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A Transit Through Time
Championing the work of 6 Black artists, A Transit Through Time explores connections between the past, present, and future. Artists Destinie Adélakun, Pixel Heller, Segun Caezar, Heritier Bilaka, Rico Poku and Camille Kiffin each reflect on traditions that have shaped the culture and enduring legacies of Black communities. Closes August 31. More info.
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Seasons in Art
Experience each of the seasons come to life with this stunning collection of original artwork, divided into four sections. From rare paintings dating back to 1807, to massive wildlife prints, to charming illustrations and beautiful photographs, this exhibition will let you see the beauty of the natural world through the eyes of artists from Canada and beyond. Closes September 21. More info.
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