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)
February 26 to March 27
Reception: March 2, 2 to 4 p.m.
Experience wilderness through the works of The PORDS artists. Through landscape and en plein air painting that utilize bold colours and brushwork, 6 artists convey the vastness and tranquility of the natural world onto their canvases.
April 2 to May 1
Reception: April 6, 2 to 4 p.m.
Since 1951, Etobicoke Art Group has been showcasing the talents of local artists. This juried show presents dynamic artworks in a wide range of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolour, sculpture and collage.
May 7 to June 4
Reception: May 10, 2 to 4 p.m.
Witness how artists of FERL Collective examine the ways in which we face the world and carry our experiences forward. Four artists offer nuanced and unique renderings of queer memories and shared histories of belonging.
June 11 to July 10
Reception: June 15, 2 to 4 p.m.
This juried show celebrates the many artistic talents in the Etobicoke community by showcasing the very best recent works in a variety of media by the members of the Humber Valley Art Club.
February 3 to April 24
Reception: February 8, 2 to 4 p.m.
How does cultural identity survive? Artist Sierra Pica explores ancestral connection, identity and Maltese culture that examines the ecosystem and materiality of the small islands of Malta through painting on ceramics.
May 15 to July 31
Reception: May 24, 2 to 4 p.m.
Discover Kevin Lagda’s impressionistic painting that celebrate light and colour. Imbued in vivid saturation, this debut exhibition illuminates the beauty of Canadian landscapes.
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.