FLY enjoyed a “flying visit” to this year’s ART TORONTO taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North bldg) this weekend. Many of the booths were still being set up (today was “media day”), but FLY got a chance to chat with a few gallery owners as well as the reps from Art Canada Institute’s “Canadian Art Inspiration Student Challenge” (see video below). You can get all the details at: www.arttoronto.ca
The first booth visited was the exciting Art Canada Institute which was focused on their unique program to support young artists. Visit www.aci-iac.ca for details…but here’s Victoria Nolte to tell you all about it…
FLY discovered the “speakeasy” booth…just look for the blue velvet curtains and Matador Club sign. Lots of groovy paintings and photos
FLY had the pleasure of chatting with gallerist Michael Thomas Vuksta of Oeno Gallery (below) located a couple of hours east of Toronto in Pr. Edward Country. Oeno has 4 booths showcasing Canada’s legendary Group of Seven and Maudie Lewis as well as contemporary artists. The gallery itself has a spectacular sculpture garden, too – check out their website: www.oenogallery.com
Some very cool offerings in the Cry Baby Gallery booth. The gallery is located on Dundas West in Toronto www.crybabygallery.ca
The busy gallerist from Pangee in Montreal was busy setting up her booth – her walls had only just been set-up & painted for installations. Here she is having a chat with a stunning soft sculpture www.pangeepangee.com 
So much to see and experience…here are some booths that caught FLY’s eye…
And lovely to meet the representatives from The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (below), located down at Harbour Front. They have new exhibitions launching in early November so visit their website for details: www.thepowerplant.org
One really striking booth located opposite the performance stage and VIP lounge is Central Art Garage from Ottawa, showcasing large canvases and artworks with indigenous subjects – below. www.centralartgarage.com 
FLY’s favourite, though, has to be this painting featuring…yes, a fly! A relative perhaps? Haa haa
FLY hopes you will visit the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this weekend to support local and int’l artists and galleries. Lots of provocative, inspiring, beautiful paintings and sculptures to see as well as talks and presentations to enjoy. Visit Art Toronto‘s website for hours and ticket prices: www.arttoronto.ca
