The Assembly Hall Gallery is accepting applications from arts organizations and artists to exhibit.
About Public Gallery Program
The City of Toronto has made enhancements to the Public Gallery Program in five City-operated public galleries, including Assembly Hall Gallery. These changes are part of a new pilot initiative, aligned with CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation / Le Front des Artistes Canadiens) guidelines. The enhancements are designed to increase equitable access to the City’s cultural spaces and elevate support for artists, while advancing some of the key objectives of the City’s Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto.
Artist Responsibilities
Space: The Assembly Hall Gallery is a public gallery space, owned and operated by the City of Toronto, available to both individual artists and arts groups. Gallery exhibitions are viewed both by dedicated visual arts enthusiasts and by people who have come to the Assembly Hall to attend other events, providing a great opportunity to present the works on display to a larger community. Hanging space allows for 40 – 60 works, depending on the size and media. There are also display cases that can be used to present 3D artwork and additional 2D works if needed.
Schedule: In an average year, we host eight exhibitions, each running 4-5 weeks in length. Installations tend to be on Mondays or Tuesday during daytime hours. Receptions are normally Thursday evenings from 6–8 p.m. or 7–9 p.m.
De-installations tend to be scheduled for Fridays during daytime hours. Gallery hours are weekdays from 10 a.m.–5p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The building is closed on Sundays and holidays unless otherwise noted.