the parts gallery in leslieville is among my two favorite galleries in the east end. never am i…read morenot intrigued at the sole piece that hangs in their window on a half wall that faces outside. the space itself is simple with white walls and aged yet glossy hardwood floors. every time ive been in, theyve featured many different artists, mainly painters using various mediums. theres something about the style of artwork that is there that is very bold, colourful and aware without being messy or caught up in its own execution. here are a couple examples: when i went the other day, there were these large watercolours that were very simple in their compositional arrangement. one of them was a picture of a large commercial passenger plane. the other a family portrait, yet it seemed as if it was a painting of a photograph of a family. the plane painting, because of its size, simplicity in colour and wateriness/bloodiness of the paint instantly (with the help of world history) invoked the threat of danger - whos in the plane? wheres it going? the other painting was of a family standing there to take a picture. even though each family members face was non specific and washed out, you could sense how each member felt about the experience just by their stature and positioning. it was great. one major lesson in life and art is to have the awareness when to step back and let it be and the artwork here feels like it has that innate sensibility. the staff is very nice and not pretentious at all; its artist run. also if you want to do a layaway, you can and youll get 4 months to pay it off interest free.

A lovely selection of work by emerging artists. The owner is pleasant, patient, well-informed and…read morewelcoming, and the art is always fascinating.

I recently went to an art opening in this gallery. The space here is very nice and bright. The size…read moreis just right to show an intimate art exhibition. It is in a desirable location. The storefront is ideal to draw walk-ins. In the back of the gallery they offer framing services.

I'm a devoted fan of Kerry, who has run the gallery and done my framing for the past 20 plus years…read morebut, more than that, she has been my most trusted advisor with regard to other art challenges, like whom to consult regarding the restoration of family heirloom oil paintings or whom to bring broken stained glass pieces to for careful repair. Kerry knows the art world, cares about art and will go the extra mile for you. Her work is ready when she says it'll be and is always immaculately done and presented.

Best gallery in the city. Hands down. They know what they are doing here. The space rules, the…read morepeople who run it rule, the openings are of cultural importance and are a good example of what is happening in Toronto at the moment, while the art, which seems to focus on post street art, is a good example of what is happening in the world of art today. This is place that is beyond lovely, pleasant, or fun. Words like crucial, challenging, and pioneering are more appropriate. Go to every opening you can.

Cooper Cole is a lovely Art Gallery located on Dundas at Ossington. The gallery is bright, clean,…read moretasteful, unpretentious and welcoming. The space features stark white walls, hard wood floors and a paneled ceiling. The inventory of artists and work showcased at this gallery is rather varied and interesting. I look forward to future exhibitions at this gallery.

We had such a lovely experience at Canvas. We are new to the world of art and canvas has a really…read morewelcoming, friendly and open environment. You are free to peruse the art although staff is extremely helpful. There is a wonderful selection of Canadian artists here. You are able to provide a picture of your space and see what the art would look like as well as take a piece home to see how it will fit in person. Celeste was so helpful and friendly and made our experience great! I would definitely return.

One of the best galleries in the city to purchase original, Canadian art. It's simple and…read moreunpretentious. You walk in and there's beautiful paintings hanging everywhere or leaning in a pile against the wall. You're free to sort through them yourself. It's inside the G.H. Johnson's, all the way in the south-east corner. I found myself browsing art instead of furniture on my first visit. Even though I stepped into the building with the intention to buy furniture, it was Canvas that won me as a customer, not .G.H. This is where I fell in love with Steven Nederveen's works. At the time I was a poor student but they let me take the painting I loved home to try it out. It worked beautifully with my decor and style but in the end practicality prevailed and I returned the painting without purchasing it. Almost two years passed and I stopped in again to look at furniture but found myself back looking at the Steven Nederveen's. Low and behold, they still have the painting I loved and it was meant to be. I bought it as Christmas present to myself and an investment in art. The staff were great, marvelling at how this piece from his first set of works was passed over for so long and that it finally found it's home with me. I can't give a better recommendation to any gallery in the city.

I stumbled into this gallery while at the Toronto Christmas Market and am so glad that I did. They…read morehad some great art work. I really enjoyed and have become a fan of Mathieu Laca's oil paintings. The gallery is edgy and fun. I really loved the feel of the gallery. Bricks make everything better.

My wife and I went to Canada from the US to the November 2019 show for Mathieu Laca at Thompson…read moreLandry Gallery. The show was great and Mathieu and the gallery owner were very kind. We ended up buying 2 Van Gogh pieces and 1 flower piece. I've purchased other pieces from Mathieu before the show. He is a talented artist, taking many of his portraits from existing pictures you can find on wikipedia and using lots of impasto. A few weeks later the crates arrive here in the US and the 42x48 Van Gogh is perfect! The 16x20 flower painting is perfect! The larger Van Gogh pic that was 72x60 ended up being too big for any of the areas we were trying to fit it in once we saw it in person inside our home. This is where things turn bad. I sent a very kind email to the gallery letting them know the situation and that I will need to send the painting back, as the size does not work. I offered to pay all shipping and handling costs on my end. I get a nasty text from Mathieu the artist asking "WTF" (not really the way to speak to a customer). I then get a nasty email from the gallery, who told Mathieu I was wanting to return the piece. At this point my wife and I were very surprised. Mathieu was all about peace, love and acceptance....until a piece didn't work out. As long as people were flattering him and the gallery about how wonderful and talented they are, (feeding their ego's) they were the nicest people around. But the exact second something didn't work out, we got to see their TRUE nature. I ended up still sending the large piece back even though the gallery at first said they would refuse shipment. I paid ALL costs to ship and even paid $600 for some made up admin/disposal/restocking fees. We spent over $6K at the gallery on works that we kept (Not to mention over $1,000 travel to the show from the US) and all combined we've spent about $20K on pieces from this artist. In fact 11 pieces we bought from this artist and when ONE piece didn't work out, everyone got nasty. From the very beginning I said to the gallery that this piece will sell fast once I send it back, but Joanne and Mathieu were horrible the entire time. And the funny part is within a few weeks of the piece being retuned, it sold. So all this drama, ruining 2 customer relationships who will never return to do business with them, all for nothing. Imagine you have a business and a buyer buys 3 items. 1 doesn't work out and that customer offers to pay ALL associated return costs plus any restocking fees, and you being horribly rude to them, all for the piece to sell a few weeks later. Pretty myopic on their end if you ask me. I honestly really don't even want to display any of his works in my home any longer. Each time I look at a piece on my wall, I think "What nasty people" instead of appreciating the beauty of them. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't have ever contacted him or the gallery to begin with. And I recommend you don't either. The only reason I am giving a 2 star and not a 1 is the employees there were fantastic to deal with, but not the gallery owner Joanne who controls everything and was nasty with me. Lastly, Mathieu's husband, when he noticed I had written a negative review, THREATENED me online. I took a screenshot of it and reported it. I'm also considering legal action.

I've walked by this gallery several times, finally took the plunge and walked in. The entrance is a…read morelittle interesting but don't let it fool you, you have to walk through a side gate to access the gallery door. Once you enter the door opens into a wide space and you are welcomed by the gallery director. I particularly like this gallery because they are so heavily involved in community and arts education. The gallery is actually in an old police station and has three gallery's in it, with three different shows running at the same time. Everyone there is very friendly and the rotating exhibitions are something to keep your eye on!

Located in an old police station, Gallery 1313 is a must-see in the Parkdale neighborhood. In my…read moreview, the exhibitions are always amazing and very inspiring. Additionally, discovering something new each time you walk into Gallery 1313 is guaranteed as they have new exhibitions every two weeks. The nice and positive staff they have is also convincing. Giving emerging and established artists chances to display their work, I do think that places like Gallery 1313 are essential. We definitely need more places like this! Gallery 1313 is a great place for visitors as well as artists. Make sure you don't miss it!

This is my favourite gallery in Toronto. I live outside the city, but when in town, try and stop…read morein.I love the selections, the space and the welcoming atmosphere. Jay Belmore, the owner, who is also a fine artist, is knowledgable and friendly. His up-to-date website reflects his honesty by listing prices ( take note other galleries!) I visit gallery websites all the time: find a piece that i love and can afford, and then go into the gallery. It saves time . This gallery is in a great location,close to the subway,and always worth visiting. There is never any pressure to buy. Loving art is all that is required.

Carefully curated and exhibit of modern contemporary art & photography. Strong supporter of rising…read moreand prominent artists. Also available for space rental catering to events. Spacious without overbearing emptiness imitate the gallery Cosy and intimate feel with the structures and walls placement. Great discovery of such a nice gallery on the West end.

This lovely little gallery recently moved into a new home, and I'm really feeling it. If you're on…read moreDundas West this winter (you know you will be, how could you never be?), get out of the cold and check out an exhibit here. I really enjoyed the Dawoud Bey photography exhibit, and I'm excited to see what's next. Such a peaceful place to take in a bit of culture.