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Essence of the Garden: Plein Air Art Exhibition and Sale

Essence of the Garden: Plein Air Art Exhibition and Sale

777 Lawrence Avenue East

Oct 03 2026 to Oct 18 2026

Region : Greater Toronto Area     City: Toronto

  •  Add to Calendar 2026-10-03 2026-10-18 America/Toronto Essence of the Garden: Plein Air Art Exhibition and Sale Celebrating Art, Nature, and Community — Essence of the Garden is the 2nd annual plein air art exhibition and sale featuring over 100 original artworks created outdoors at Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens. This curated, site-specific show invites visitors to experience the Garden through the eyes of the artists who paint here—capturing moments of light, movement, and the essence of the natural world. Saturday, October 3 through 18, 2026 Open Daily, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free Admission This exhibition coincides with Toronto’s Ravine Days, an annual city-wide celebration of Toronto’s ravine system. Presenting Sponsor: Foresters Financial What You’ll See Over 100 plein air paintings celebrating the Garden created by 46 talented local artists Artworks displayed in public spaces across the Visitor Centre and are available for sale. Visit the Garden Shop for unique, artist-made gifts and mini works Engage with the artist(s) who will be hosting workshops and will be onsite throughout the exhibition painting ‘en plein air’ 777 Lawrence Avenue East Julia Lindsay marketing@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Oct 03
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Oct 18

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Celebrating Art, Nature, and Community — Essence of the Garden is the 2nd annual plein air art exhibition and sale featuring over 100 original artworks created outdoors at Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens. This curated, site-specific show invites visitors to experience the Garden through the eyes of the artists who paint here—capturing moments of light, movement, and the essence of the natural world. Saturday, October 3 through 18, 2026 Open Daily, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free Admission This exhibition coincides with Toronto’s Ravine Days, an annual city-wide celebration of Toronto’s ravine system. Presenting Sponsor: Foresters Financial What You’ll See Over 100 plein air paintings celebrating the Garden created by 46 talented local artists Artworks displayed in public spaces across the Visitor Centre and are available for sale. Visit the Garden Shop for unique, artist-made gifts and mini works Engage with the artist(s) who will be hosting workshops and will be onsite throughout the exhibition painting ‘en plein air’