Yorkville Art Walk

Panel of 8 images from 2011 Art Walks

The February Art Walk is the first one of the new year and great kick-off for visual arts in Yorkville. Based on prior years, the weather is usually co-operative in early February and the walk is well attended.

The roster of galleries that form the basis of those participating in the monthly walks is provided below. There are usually 6 to 8 galleries that scheduled for the walk on any given month.

• Bespoke Gallery
• Japan Foundation
• Kinsman Robinson Galleries
• Leonardo Galleries
• Liss Gallery
• Mayberry Fine Art
• Odon Wagner Gallery
• WORKShop Toronto

You are welcome to check this web page up to the date of the walk for any last minute changes to the schedule.

For further information on specific galleries or exhibtions, you are encouraged to visit the gallery web sites using the Gallery Links below.

Globe and Mail Arts
The printed version of the Globe Arts section features a display ad highlighting the current exhibitions of a number of Yorkville Galleries. This ad is always printed in the Globe on the Saturday that precedes the Gallery Walk and lists galleries that are open late on the evening of the Art Walk. A number of these galleries participate in the organized Art Walk and others are open for unscheduled visits. The Globe ad for February, 2012 will be in the Globe issue for Saturday, January 28/12.

A highly informative monthly tour takes place in the Yorkville Art Gallery district, giving newcomers and regular attendees a focused overview of the Yorkville art scene. This informal, free tour begins by gathering at the Rotunda (lower level) in the well known Hazelton Lanes Mall, opposite Browns’ Shoe Store. The attendees split into two or three smaller groups which visit selected area galleries during the evening. Each small group is led by a tour guide who is familiar with art appreciation and the Yorkville art scene. Some of the galleries may have featured artists present for the tour. A wide range of Contemporary or Historical Canadian and International works of art are available for viewing. At the end of the evening attendees join the group for coffee at a local area café. The Artsgroup hopes you will consider this event for your calendar.

If this is your first time attending, you will find the monthly Yorkville Art Walk an ideal opportunity to view and consider a wide range of quality originals from exceptional artists. Guests will see a broad range of styles and media with something for everyone. If you want to get some fresh air and meet the artists join us for the walk. This is a great opportunity to meet many outstanding artists, discover Yorkville’s art galleries and find that perfect piece you have been looking for!

The Art Walk starts at the Hazelton Lanes Mall, 87 Avenue Rd., Toronto, Ontario.
Meet on the lower level, opposite Brown’s Shoe Store in the open seating area, at the bottom of the staircase to the 2nd floor. (See Itinerary below for the detailed schedule.)

Photo of entrance on Hazelton Ave.

Free parking is available in the Hazelton Lanes underground parking lot. Enter from the 'Whole Foods' parking entrance at 87 Avenue Rd and park on any level, not just the Whole Foods level.

Please note that a new “validation” procedure is now in place, which requires visitors to get their original parking ticket validated before exiting the parking lot. Art Walk helpers no longer have pre-validated passes.

1. Upon entering the parking lot, take a ticket from the entrance machine. Do not use your credit card.

2. Take the ticket to the Guest Services counter on the upper level, above the Whole Foods cashiers.

3. Ask the Guest Services representative to validate the ticket "for the Art Walk." (Good for the entire evening.)

4. Later, when leaving the parking lot, insert the validated ticket into the machine at the parking gate.

5. If you forget to get the ticket validated before the Art Walk, you can do so after the walk. However, it is more complicated since the Guest Services counter closes at 7:30 p.m. You will need to contact the Security attendant at 416-323-3184, who will come to the counter to validate the ticket for you.

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Date: 1st Thursday of each month, except January

Time:
6:00 p.m. Gather and meet tour guides. Select one of the tour groups to join for the evening. (Usually 2 - 3 groups.)
6:30 p.m. Leave to tour selected galleries. Tour starts at 6:30 sharp!
8:00 p.m. Tour ends

You are welcome to join us for coffee or tea afterwards at a local café, if you can.

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The galleries that participate on a regular basis are listed below. However, not all these galleries participate in every Art Walk. Other area galleries also participate on an occasional basis. Just click on a gallery name to visit the gallery's web site.

1. Bespoke Gallery
2. Kinsman Robinson Galleries
3. Leonardo Galleries
4. Liss Gallery
5. Mayberry Fine Art
6. Odon Wagner Gallery
7. WORKshop Toronto

Organized by: “Artsgroup”.
Art Walk Co-ordinator: Marg King

If you require further details please call Marg King: (647) 5 8 8 - 1 1 4 4.