Mark Your Calendar

Each quarter, we highlight a selection of Canadian art exhibitions and fairs—both small and well-known—that are worth the trip. Spanning disciplines such as painting, digital art, and photography, these events showcase the diversity and intersections of Canada’s art scene. If you have a recommendation or would like to be featured, email or message us on our social channels.

Here are our picks for this quarter:

  • Aug 16 - Sept 14 Newfoundland & Labrador

    Bonavista Biennale – Bonavista Peninsula

    ALL DAY

    A site-specific contemporary art festival blending Newfoundland’s coastal landscapes with works by Canadian and Indigenous artists. Intimate scale but deeply impactful—ideal for those who enjoy art integrated with place.

  • Sept 18 - Nov 30 Ottawa

    Natasha Mazurka – Space Created by Distance

    ALL DAY

    Mazurka’s installation explores how visual pattern systems—rooted in architecture, data, natural sciences, and interior design—can shape meaning and memory. Through an interplay of abstraction and sensory familiarity, the work invites viewers into a meditative reflection on perception and structure.

  • Oct 7 - 11 Montreal

    VIVA! Art Action Festival

    ALL DAY

    A biennial performance art festival emphasizing experimental, relational, and ephemeral art forms—from body art to art actions and installations. It’s a gathering of avant-garde creators, ideal for encountering bold, challenging practices by emerging and Indigenous artists.

  • Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Kleinburg

    Early Days: Indigenous Art at the McMichael

    ALL DAY

    Returning after a landmark international tour, this expanded exhibition features over 100 works from the 18th century to today. Co-curated with Indigenous artists and knowledge keepers, it showcases pieces by Norval Morrisseau, Kent Monkman, Meryl McMaster, and more, celebrating the depth, resilience, and innovation of Indigenous art in Canada.

  • Nov 14 - Dec 18 Vancouver

    “Positively Petite” Miniature Exhibition

    ALL DAY

    An annual miniature art exhibition showcasing finely crafted small-scale works by local emerging artists. Each piece packs big creativity into a compact format—ideal for collectors or visitors seeking unique, intimate artworks. Exhibits are also featured online, extending reach post-show. It’s accessible, engaging, and showcases meticulous talent in a charming format.