The Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery presents a wide range of visual art exhibitions celebrating juried and curated shows. Situated within the Etobicoke Civic Centre, this large public gallery provides free and accessible opportunities for visitors to enjoy and engage with the artwork on display.
Located on the lower level, the Ascent Galley is dedicated to exhibiting works by emerging artists from diverse communities who live in Toronto.
Free
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday & Statutory holidays: Closed
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday & Statutory holidays: Closed
Elevator access to Ascent Gallery: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From Highway 401 or the QEW, take Highway 427 to the Burnhamthorpe Road West exit. Turn south onto The West Mall. The gallery is located in the Etobicoke Civic Centre, on the southeast corner of Burnhamthorpe Road and The West Mall.
From Kipling subway station, take the West Mall #112 bus to Civic Centre Court. From Islington subway station, take the Burnhamthorpe #50 bus to The West Mall. The gallery is located in the Etobicoke Civic Centre, on the southeast corner of Burnhamthorpe Road and The West Mall.
Main Gallery (Ground Level – L2)
Ascent Gallery (Lower Level – L1)
August 21 to September 19
Reception: August 22, 6 to 8 p.m.
Embark on a journey through women’s life with art by five immigrant artists of the Llalĺn Collective. These artists have woven stories of dual heritage and cultural roots in their works in textile, collage and prints.
September 25 to October 24
Reception: September 29, 2 to 4 p.m.
Central Ontario Art Association has welcomed visual artists to expand their skills since 1953. This juried exhibition showcases the variety of talents in painting from the Association’s diverse membership.
October 30 to November 28
Reception: November 2, 2 to 4 p.m.
This juried show by the long-standing Colour and Form Society showcase exciting new pieces from local artist as well as their members. This exhibition includes works in acrylic, oil and mixed media.
December 4 to January 14, 2025
Reception: December 7, 2 to 4 p.m.
Uncover diverse perspectives in an exhibition that highlights the talent of early career visual artists. Presented by the City of Toronto in partnership with Humber College’s Arts Administration & Cultural Management program.
August 8 to October 24
Reception: August 10, 2 to 4 p.m.
Newcomer early career artists draw on their personal experiences as immigrants to create works that reflect memories, cultural traditions and a different way of seeing life. Presented by MABELLEarts.
November 6 to January 16, 2025
Unveil the captivating world of Eva Francis-Work’s prints, that challenge traditional female film tropes. These prints shed a light on gender representation through uniquely crafted AI-generated environments.
The Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery opened in May 1976 and was designed as both a showcase for local artists and a cultural uplift to the newly renovated civic centre. While Etobicoke arts groups have always been a mainstay, the gallery has also brought the world of art to our community, with national and international shows featuring works from artists across the globe, including Japan, Korea, Hungary and Latin America. More than 400 shows have been displayed over the past four decades.
The gallery is located within the main floor foyers and halls of the Etobicoke Civic Centre’s Central Block.
In 2023, the Ascent Gallery opened on Level 1 of the Etobicoke Civic Centre’s Central Block. Dedicated to emerging artists, the Ascent Gallery the gallery welcomes emerging individual artists and/or artist collectives, with a focus on artists who identify as IBPOC, disabled persons and 2SLGBTQIA+.
Both spaces are wheelchair accessible.
The Etobicoke Civic Centre and Ascent Galleries are managed by the City of Toronto. The gallery is supported by a volunteer committee, who work with staff to evaluate gallery applications and install and promote the exhibitions. If you would like more information on volunteering, please email eccartgallery@toronto.ca.