As the leaves change from lush greens to deep reds, oranges and yellows, Toronto has lots of beautiful art to be seen indoors as well. With so many galleries in the city, we’ve curated a list of some of the exhibits that are closing in the next couple of months to get your eyes on before they’re gone!

From paintings to soundscapes, sculpture, ceramics and more, the Toronto art scene is sure to have exactly what you’re looking for!


Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Toronto-based Trinidadian artist Natalie Wood’s newest work explores the Trinidadian carnival character of the Blue Devil as a source of creative Black queer feminist eco warrior liberation and power. She writes “the idiom ‘between the devil and the deep blue sea’ means you are in a situation where you must make a choice between two negative options and outcomes.” With the election news being what it is, now is an especially great time to see this work and reflect on these ideas. More Info

Closes: November 9

Where: Paul Petro Gallery

 

 

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Who Is This Song?

Kate Newby presents her third solo exhibition this fall with these sculptural works, begging audiences to consider whether situational context can be just as informative as materiality and content. Featuring fiery ceramic murals and lemon-coloured stones, this exhibit encourages interaction with the viewer, who is invited to pick up the ‘Rattle Rocks’ and shake them around to create noise. More Info

Closes: November 9

Where: Cooper Cole Gallery

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Quilts: Made in Canada

This exhibition brings together artistry, community and sustainability through Canadian made quilts. A convergence of colour and storytelling, preserving past and present, this exhibit features over twenty rarely displayed Canadian-made quilts dating from the 1850s to the present day. Made by individuals and communities, shared histories are on full display here for visitors to admire. More Info

Closes: November 17

Where: Art Gallery of Ontario

 

 

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Unsung. Artistry.

Throughout November, this exhibit by artist Racheal McCaig will be on display at the Bloor/Gladstone branch of the Toronto Public Library. Delighting in capturing the beauty in the everyday, this installation is about the unsung artistry of utility covers. From her travels across the globe, Racheal takes us through a tour of the often overlooked. More Info

Closes: November 29

Where: Bloor/Gladstone Library

 

 

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Fall To Centre

D’Andrea Bowie looks to uncover hidden truths through her newest work as she explores the origins of extracted materials. Through challenging the properties of glass, lime, and sodium in various temperatures, Fall to Centre sees Bowie as a contemporary alchemist as much as an artist. This sculptural installation will shift viewers’ perspective on time and the elements. More Info

Closes: December 14

Where: John B. Aird Gallery

 


Elaborate

Celebrate the work of five amazing ceramicists at Harbourfront Centre this fall. Whether abstract or figurative, these artists tell the fascinating story of decorated ceramics. Described as “effusive, confrontational, expressive and non-apologetic,” come to see the work of local artists including Marissa Y Alexander, Kaley Flowers and Julie Moon. More Info

Closes: December 29

Where: Harbourfront Centre

 


Patterns and Puffed Sleeves

Anne of Green Gables fans will be thrilled by this exhibit hosted by Toronto Public Library. Celebrating Costume Design through Anne of Green Gables, this exhibit commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Anne of Green Gables author, Lucy Maud Montgomery, through original costume designs, from both stage and screen. More Info

Closes: January 12, 2025

Where: Toronto Reference Library

 

 

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Pacita Abad

Tour over 100 of Pacita Abad’s works through the years at this exciting exhibition. Making their Canadian debut, the late Philippine-born artist’s textiles, works on paper, paintings, prints, and a range of archival material and studio ephemera are available to view and appreciate. Largely self-taught, her work is defined by her engagement with social justice. More Info

Closes: January 19, 2025

Where: Art Gallery of Ontario