FALL / WINTER 2026

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FASHION WEEK: TORONTO

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ABOUT THE ARTIST PROGRAM

F/W 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 24, 2026

Fashion Art Toronto invites visual, installation, and interdisciplinary artists to present work during the main Fashion Week event days at our primary Fashion Week venue.

Artist presentations are integrated into the core public programming of the festival, positioned within high-traffic areas to encourage meaningful audience engagement.

This platform supports cross-disciplinary artistic practices that explore fashion, identity, culture, and contemporary social narratives.

Selected artists gain exposure toattendees, including members of the public, media, curators, and cultural workers, while contributing to a broader, inclusive cultural experience that reflects Fashion Art Toronto’s commitment to artistic innovation and accessibility.

A woman in high heels takes a photo with her phone inside an art gallery. The gallery wall behind her is decorated with small photographs and some text panels. The woman is wearing a fitted dress and earrings, and her shadow is cast on the wall.
A woman with dark, curly hair wearing furry boots, blue jeans, and a beige top with black trim, reaching up to hang laundry on a clothesline. She is holding a pink ribbon tied to a piece of clothing. There are other clothes hanging, including a red dress and a patterned pink and black piece. The woman is smiling and the scene is lit with stage lighting. There's a green sign with red lettering that states 'Calidad Perrona $20' and an informational poster that says 'DIXY'. A dog is lying on the floor nearby.
An artistic mannequin dressed in a colorful, mixed-media dress with abstract patterns, in a display setting.
Two women in white outfits embracing inside an enclosed glass display with white shredded paper on the floor, during a nighttime event.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

F/W 2026

2D Works (Photography, Drawing, Painting, Digital Media, Film, Video)

  • Submit a cohesive series of at least three pieces (except film/video, you can submit only one)

  • Ideally part of a larger body of work with a consistent theme and visual story

3D Works (Installation, Immersive Experiences)

  • Proposals may range from 5’ x 5’ to 20’ x 20’

  • Include visuals, sketches, and examples of past work demonstrating your ability to execute the project

Other Requirements:

  • All materials for display—including mannequins, props, and installation hardware—must be provided by the artist

  • Work must be exhibition-ready upon arrival

  • Artists must coordinate their own transport, set-up, and takedown of work

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 24, 2026

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