The Ready to Collect Art Advisory Desk at Art Toronto is a new program aimed at making purchasing artwork at the fair more accessible. Through guidance from Art Advisors working at this space, fair visitors will receive personalized suggestions on how to navigate the fair, what galleries or artworks to spend time with, and assistance with purchasing work.Art Advisors may field inquiries such asI’m interested in ____ type of artwork, where should I start?I have a budget of $5,000 artwork and am looking for a painting, do you have some recommendations?I’ve found something that I really love but want a second opinion before I buy.Advisors working at the Art Advisory Desk are paid for their time and as such they are expected to provide fair advice or suggestions that represents as many exhibiting galleries as possible.To help us to prepare for this new program Galleries are asked to submit a booth program by September 15th, this will be shared with advisors as well as sorted and available at the booth.If your program changes, you can update your entry ahead of the fair by emailing elise.vandenbosch@informa.com.Note: Art Advisors participating in this program will be conducting a walk-through of the fair during the Media Preview hour on Thursday October 29th.

For us, the team behind Art Toronto, it is important that we work together to nurture an environment that inspires enriching conversation and cultivates a more personal experience with art. Our team is guided by our shared values, the strength and sustainability of our community, and a collective dedication to delivering a safe and successful fair that celebrates culture in Canada. The Art Toronto community is inclusive of gallerists, artists, collectors and curators, enthusiasts and the culturally curious. We have great love, admiration and respect for this community and its diversity, and we expect that this respect be shared and observed by all those who participate in it.Our Code of Conduct has been updated to outline our expectations for all exhibitors, staff, attendees, venue staff, security, management, speakers, sponsors, media, volunteers, interns, or any other participants and visitors of Art Toronto. Observance of and adherence to this Code of Conduct is a requirement of all participants to help ensure a safe, inclusive, and successful environment for all.Art Toronto acknowledges that all of us are not perfect, but we have the capacity to learn, grow and change. We are all capable of common courtesy and respect. We are all here for the shared values and purpose to champion creativity through the celebration of art, artists, and the creative process. The Code of Conduct provides us with guidelines on how to do this.COMMUNITYOur interactions with and behaviour towards one another are of the utmost importance. Coming together in a shared space, we strive to facilitate an inclusive community that allows for the collective sharing of knowledge, creativity, and artistic expression.Be respectful, welcoming, and accepting of yourself, fellow exhibitors, visitors and staff regardless of ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, economic status, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, age, national origin, race, and religious identity and/or beliefs. Inappropriate and harassing comments or behaviour – either onsite at the fair or online within the Art Toronto community – will not be tolerated.Respect personal space and boundaries. Do not touch people, their work, or their assistive devices/equipment/animal without consent. Practice common courtesy and be aware and mindful of those around you.COMMUNICATIONSRespectful, transparent, and productive communication, both online and off, is key to our shared success.We encourage discussions pertaining to the fair that are constructive and aimed at starting a healthy conversation. No one is perfect, so please share feedback in a way that encouraged.dialogue and debate rather than negativity, keep things truthful and lead with empathy. Please keep this in practice at the fair itself and if posting comments to any of our social media sites or virtual platforms.If there is something you wish to share with us about the fair or your experience as a participant and member of the community, please do not hesitate to reach out to show management either onsite at the Show Office or via email.CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT If you are found to be in violation of the above Code of Conduct, Art Toronto and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre reserve the right to refuse entry or have you leave the fair with no refunds of entrance fees, booth fees, membership fees, parking fees, rental fees, or any other expenses/payments.For exhibitors, Consequences for violating the Code of Conduct are at the discretion of Show Management and can include your booth removal from the fair with no refunds, as well as possible exclusion from participating in future fairs.Art Toronto makes the Code of Conduct public and will advise participants on how to make a complaint or log an incident report. We take all reports seriously and aim to respond to them in an appropriate and professional way.All violations of the law should be reported to local law enforcement. For emergencies, immediately dial 911. For non-emergencies, the Police Department is available at 416-808-2222.Please also ensure that if you feel that your safety or others' safety is in question, you report it directly to security onsite.If you or someone else has been involved in an incident we should be aware of, please submit a report at https://informacanada.typeform.com/to/PZ4qSCCOMPANYArt Toronto is successful thanks in large part to the many talented galleries who partner and work with us to create a premiere event.Show management reserves the right to decline, refuse or expel any exhibit, or item or feature thereof which, in its judgment, is inappropriate or out of keeping with the character of the fair. If any information is discovered indicating that your artwork, product or production methods may be in violation of our Conditions of Exhibiting, or that differ from what was included in your application, Informa reserves the right to immediately terminate your participation at the fair and no refund will be issued. If such information is discovered while onsite during the fair, you will be required to move out of the fair by the end of the day on which you received such notice.You take responsibility for your preparation and promotion of the fair by educating yourself with the essential information provided and taking advantage of any resources and opportunities to further set yourself up for success.It is your responsibility to ensure that you and anyone working within your booth is aware of the Code of Conduct and abide by it. Violations of the Code by those working in your booth are your responsibility.Your Exhibitor Badge is the property of Art Toronto and must be used in accordance with the Conditions of Exhibiting. Exhibitor Badges must be used by the person whose name appears on the badge and no other individual. Additional badges beyond allocated amounts can be purchased from Show Management. If anyone is caught abusing badge privileges, they will be asked to leave the fair and participation in future fairs may be impacted.It is our expectation that you will politely comply with the process that allows us to put on an in-person event. Complaints can be directed to Show Management. CUSTOMER SERVICEWe are committed to and are expected to provide exceptional service, and as an exhibitor of Art Toronto, you are expected to provide the same standard of excellence.Make sure your booth is open and you are present during all fair hours, professional and ready to engage with everyone. Late arrivals and early closures are in violation of your contract agreement.Our relationship does not end when the fair does. Ensure you fill orders, respond to customer queries, and address any complaints related to the fair in a timely manner.

Exhibitors are required to be adequately insured to have a booth onsite at Art Toronto. Exhibitors are required to always maintain both public liability and employee liability insurance against personal injury, death, and damage to or loss of property, as those terms are defined by commercial general liability insurance policies, with limits of not less than $5,000,000 CAD per occurrence or per claim. Informa shall be entitled to inspect the Client’s insurance policy on request.

Allocation: The number of exhibitor badges allocated to your gallery corresponds directly to your booth size. Please refer to the allocation chart below for details.Registration Timeline:Ticket and badge portals will be distributed in September.Deadline to register staff badges is 11:59pm ET Tuesday, September 22, 2026. For any badge-related inquiries, please contact elise.vandenbosch@informa.com.

In line with our sustainability goals, single use plastic or vinyl lettering is strongly discouraged. Should you choose to include any additional signage we strongly recommend that you source recyclable, biodegradable or, where applicable, reusable materials.If you cannot find a suitable alternative to vinyl, then we encourage you to work with your preferred printer to use ‘waste’ (excess from a previous job that would have been otherwise discarded) vinyl.

If you wish to make changes and additions to your booth design onsite, please see a member of the show management team at the onsite order desk. A ticket will be opened with the onsite contractors, and they will visit booths in ticket order to complete the work requested. Galleries must pay for onsite orders before they are completed, only VISA, MasterCard, Amex and Debit will be accepted. All changes are subject to Show Management approval and availability from onsite contractors to complete this work.Note: In the unlikely event that your booth was not built to the exact specifications of your Final Booth Design you will not be charged to have the booth corrected to match your Final Booth Design. Please visit the order desk as soon as possible to notify us of the issue.Note: If you add a light fixture onsite that is included in your booth package, but wasn't allocated as part of your final booth design you will still be charged the onsite rate for the light addition labour. Orders are subject to onsite availability and cannot be guaranteed. Please consider your total included amount of lights when finalizing your booth design. Be sure to place orders in advance by the August 21, 2026 deadline.

Please read the following rules and regulations on booth displays and signage carefully, as you will be required to sign that you have acknowledged and understood the following information.Show management will review all booth displays and signage for any rule infractions prior to the show opening, any materials found in breach of the outlined parameters with be subject to removal by show management at any time during the show.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 8:00AM – 10:00PMThursday, October 29, 2026, from 8:00AM – 12:00PMImportant Notes:Only approved consolidated shipments accepted before Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00AMArrival on Wednesday is staggered based on booth size and location, your specific move-in time will be provided in early October.Space is limited for vehicles larger than 30ft and may face delays accessing the hall for deliveryFor deliveries outside of the GTA, please fill out the Shipment form to see if you may be eligible for consolidated shipment accessYour specific move-in time will be provided in early October based on your booth size and locationRegistration Process Upon Move-InStop at the exhibitor registration desk (Lobby Level 200, next to Hall B escalators) to:Pick up your exhibitor package and passesExhibitors will be asked to show proof of completion of your Mandatory Health & Safety Declaration before being issued your exhibitor packageSign the Release of Liability AgreementGet directions to your booth (You will not be permitted access to the floor until your scheduled move-in time and your booth is ready)

Art Toronto operates an onsite exhibitor order desk on the show floor during move-in. The order desk is located at the top of the Main (Hall B) escalator. Please visit the order desk for any concerns about your: Booth Walls Booth lighting Booth Electrical Paint touchups For small paint touch ups, paint touch up kits are available at the order desk for exhibitors to use within their booth. Larger paint touch ups can be requested at the order desk. Before Stronco paints anything in your booth, all artwork must be removed from the booth (or moved off to the side and completely covered). Both the exhibitor and a member of show management must be present during paint touch ups after artwork has been moved in to the booth. If you wish to make changes and additions to your booth design onsite, please see a member of the show management team at the onsite order desk. A ticket will be opened with the onsite contractors, and they will visit booths in ticket order to complete the work requested. Galleries must pay for onsite orders before they are completed, only VISA, MasterCard, Amex and Debit will be accepted. All changes are subject to Show Management approval and availability from onsite contractors to complete this work. Note: In the unlikely event that your booth was not built to the exact specifications of your Final Booth Design you will not be charged to have the booth corrected to match your Final Booth Design. Please visit the order desk as soon as possible to notify us of the issue. Note: If you add a light fixture onsite that is included in your booth package, but wasn't allocated as part of your final booth design you will still be charged the onsite rate for the light addition labour. Orders are subject to onsite availability and cannot be guaranteed. Please consider your total included amount of lights when finalizing your booth design. Be sure to place orders in advance by the August 21, 2026 deadline.

Exhibitors can create a more customized booth experience through wall colour, flooring and furniture.

Show management will provide 24-hour uniformed security guard service, from the beginning of booth set-up on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8:00AM and will cease upon conclusion of dismantling on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 12:00PM.Please be aware that during show set-up and dismantling security guards are not able to check what artwork is being brought in or out, what is being crated and for whom. Therefore, please be alert and make sure you do not leave the premises until all of your artwork is either hung, stored, crated or packaged, labeled and ready for shipping.Upon show opening nothing can be removed from the show facilities unless accompanied by a merchandise pass.After booth set-up, exhibitors will not have access to the show floor after close of show until 1 hour prior to show open the following day. Exhibitors needing to access the show floor earlier in the morning may sign up for access through the Show Office. Security will refuse access to all personnel who do not have show management permission to access the show floor prior to 1 hour before the show opening. Exhibitors may access the show floor at 10:00 am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Exhibitors wishing to obtain additional security services, please contact the Art Toronto office.

Art Toronto's installation program showcases art across the fair, the lobby of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Private Event Space, and our VIP Lounge. This dynamic program offers visitors immersive and thought-provoking experiences that complement our gallery presentations.To review our 2025 Installations, please click here. We welcome all proposals for free-standing, wall mounted, hanging and plinthed works. While the space provided will be free-of-charge, exhibitors will be responsible for the cost of any additional requirements including, but not exclusive to, power, rigging, and plinth hire. Note: While we welcome all proposals, not all submissions can be accommodated. If your proposal is selected, our programming team will reach out to coordinate details. Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis, early submission is encouraged. Due date: July 31.

Galleries cannot use hammer and nails to install artwork. Use of a hammer will cause vibrations that can lead to the dislodging and damage of your own, or other exhibitors, artwork. Galleries are not permitted to re-hang or re-install their booths, inclusive of the use of power tools and/or ladders, during show hours: 11am – show close. Exception: artworks can only be replaced if it is a like-for-like exchange, and no hardware needs to be moved or installed. For safety and security all materials, artworks, tools and equipment must be confined to your booth and not placed within aisles or other public areas during installation. Galleries must complete their installation prior to the Media preview on Thursday, October 29 – at Noon.A limited inventory of ladders is available for temporary use from the Exhibitor Order Desk during move-in periods and each morning prior to fair opening hours. Exhibitors are encouraged to bring their own ladders when possible to ensure immediate access when needed.

Wall SpecificationsWall panels are provided in two sizes: 4ft or 2ft wide, 11ft high and 3" thick. All booth walls in your design must be multiples of 2ft.Interior booth dimensions are reduced to reflect the 3" thickness of the walls.To ensure stability, side, support or return walls are required. We recommend walls be connected to common walls at a minimum of 12ft increments. Free standing walls cannot be provided. You will be notified of any unsafe connections during the booth design process and may be required to alter wall spans.All wall cross connections must be at 2ft increments only.Walls can only be secured at right angles.We request that walls are designed to be parallel or perpendicular to the aisles. If you would like to place a wall segment on an angle, please contact Operations (artoperations@informa.com) to discuss the feasibility.Additional linear feet of walls are available, with a 2ft minimum.All aisles must remain clear. No fixtures, walls, art, etc. may extend into the aisles. Safety regulations prohibit more than 12ft of wall facing an aisle. Aisle openings must be at least 8ft wide and occur at 10-12ft intervals.At the end of the show, all exhibitors must remove any labels, screws, hangers, and signage attached to the walls. Note: that a removal fee will be charged for any of the above materials left attached to the walls.Door SpecificationsDoor panels are 4ft wide.Closet door keys are picked up/dropped off at the Exhibitor Services Desk during move-in/out.All closet door keys must be returned during move out. Lost or misplaced keys will be subject to a $200 fee.

Please note the following for audio visual rental services:GDW Productions Inc is our preferred onsite supplier for any audio-visual rentalsPlease notify us at ArtOperations@informa.com if you intend to incorporate audio-visuals into your boothPlease contact Greg Wilkie (greg@gregwilkie.com) for pricing and information

Increase your gallery's exposure by submitting artwork images for Art Toronto 2026's marketing and PR campaigns. Your submissions may be featured in media coverage, advertising, social media, newsletters, and on our website.Image Submission GuidelinesSubmit high-resolution artwork images (minimum 1MB, 300DPI, width of at least 1080 pixels)Focus on works you plan to exhibit at Art Toronto 2026You can submit multiple times as new artwork becomes availableKey Submission DeadlinesJuly 15: For potential inclusion in all marketing channels including print advertising, digital campaigns, media pitches, social media, newsletters, and website.September 10: For potential inclusion in social, e-blasts and short-lead media pitches.PR OpportunitiesOur PR team is actively seeking compelling stories and diverse voices to feature in media coverage. When submitting, you'll be asked to provide information about:Gallery representatives and artists who will be present at the fairUnique stories, artistic approaches, and interesting backgroundsMedia interview availability and language capabilitiesMedia are especially interested in covering stories about artwork pricing, renowned artists, unconventional media, Canadian artists, and other engaging topics. Galleries that provide detailed information increase their chances of media coverage.

Stay Connected Year-RoundSend exhibition updates and artist news to Mark Savoia at mark.savoia@informa.comFollow and tag us on social media using #ArtTorontoQuestions? Contact Mark Savoia at mark.savoia@informa.com

Each participating gallery is invited to register up to 10 VIP passes for their clients.Requests are to be submitted via VIP Guest Registration Form by July 31. For VIP requests to be accepted, full names and addresses for each guest must be included. We remind you that each pass is valid for entry for two (2) individuals, and therefore couples only require one pass.Please note that VIP passes are not reserved for galleries who do not submit requests by the deadline. Generic gallery VIP passes will not be created.VIP passes include unlimited re-entry into the fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday including the exclusive VIP preview from 11am – 12 pm daily. It also includes concierge assistance for on-site needs and access to the VIP lounge and Entrance at Art Toronto.VIPs will also be able to access special programming such as collector tours, artist talks, and private viewings.Note: The VIP pass does not include the opening night event.

Galleries must display artwork that is consistent with their application, and which has not been previously exhibited at Art Toronto.Galleries are encouraged not to overhang their booths either by content of artwork installed or through salon style hanging.Galleries may not display artwork on print racks in their booth.Galleries may not have any uninstalled artwork laying on the floor or propped up against booth walls or leaning on shelves. (Should this be a part of an artist's installation please seek show management approval.)Galleries may not have draped tables in their booth.Artwork, additional materials or booth furniture may not extend beyond the perimeter of your booth into the aisle or other public space.Exhibitors planning to have an open flame or materials such as sand, soil, grass etc. in their booth must receive prior approval from show management.Verge Section Only: presenting up to five emerging and early career artists.

Art Toronto 2026 Floorplan coming soon.