Cool contemporary art galleries in Toronto's west end

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Some of Toronto's most interesting and avant-garde artworks can be found in smaller galleries around the city. Ponder abstract paintings, conceptual sculptures and thought-provoking installation pieces at these contemporary art galleries in the city’s west end.

Cool contemporary art galleries in Toronto's west end
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Clint Roenisch Gallery Inc

1
190 Saint Helens Ave, Toronto ON M6H 4A1

Opening night parties at this contemporary gallery are the stuff of legends, attracting throngs of Toronto’s creative-types and art lovers. After over a decade on West Queen West, Clint Roenisch relocated his eponymous gallery in 2014 to an increasingly artistic strip in the burgeoning Bloordale neighbourhood. The new warehouse space represents an every-changing roster of local conceptual artists and international talent including Roger Ballen from Johannesburg and Marcel van Eeden from Zurich.

The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery

2
231 Queens Quay W, Toronto ON M5V 1Z4

Part of Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, this waterfront destination is Canada’s largest public gallery devoted exclusively to contemporary art. Housed in a former power plant, the spacious art gallery hosts thematic exhibits and solo shows representing a range of inspiring visual arts from acclaimed Canadian artists such as Michael Snow, Colin Campbell and Peter Doig as well as well known international artists. The annual Power Ball fundraiser is one of the hottest tickets of the year for Toronto’s fashionable creative class.

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Daniel Faria Gallery

3
188 Saint Helens Ave, Toronto ON M6H 4A1

You’ll find this commercial art gallery housed in a converted auto body shop along the emerging gallery row on St Helens Avenue in Toronto’s west end (Clint Roenish is a new neighbour). Cool kid curator Daniel Faria is just as notable as the roster of Canadian artists he represents. His forward-thinking gallery attracts a notable roster of talent including Shannon Bool, Chris Curreri and Kristine Moran. In 2014 the gallery held a two-part solo exhibition by acclaimed Canadian literary celebrity Douglas Coupland.

Mercer Union

4
1286 Bloor St W, Toronto ON M6H 1N9

First established in 1979, this artist run, non-profit centre for contemporary art in Toronto, showcases regional, national and international artists working in all media. The gallery moved to Bloordale in 2008 (initiating a wave of gallery migration to the area) and has seen a number of notable contemporary artists exhibit in the space including Sol LeWitt, Betty Goodwin, Mark Leckey and Jeremy Deller. The sprawling space also hosts lectures, screenings, performances and other special events designed to promote the advancement of contemporary art in the city.

Erin Stump Project

5
1558 Dupont St, Toronto ON M6P 3S6

You’ll find this intimate and approachable art gallery nestled amongst the boutiques and eateries along Dundas Street West. ESP (Erin Stump Projects) shows a mix of photography, painting, sculpture, drawing and installation pieces by predominantly female artists. Past exhibitions have included works from Winnie Truong, Jessica Groome and Elise Rasmussen.

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