Art Toronto is proud to announce the 2025 galleries selected for Discover, presented by RBC. This program, co-created by Art Toronto and RBC, offers galleries exhibiting at the fair opportunities for their emerging and reemerging artists to showcase their work and build meaningful connections to the broader community. This year, eight galleries were selected by a committee including Corrie Jackson, RBC Senior Curator; Mia Nielsen, Director, Art Toronto and Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator, McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

“Supporting the Discover program is a meaningful opportunity to bring visibility to exceptional artists. It creates connection with Art Toronto’s national and international audiences, and reflects RBC’s ongoing commitment to elevating the visibility of Canadian art.” says Corrie Jackson, RBC Senior Curator. “Seeing the perspectives brought forward by artists is a reminder of the important dialogues of our time. Thank you to Art Toronto, the artists and galleries for your engagement.”

The 2025 edition of Art Toronto will bring together galleries from across Canada offering artists a powerful platform to engage with curators, collectors, and the public. Supporting and celebrating the art community is not just important – it is essential to fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture.

“Being part of the Discover program on our debut participation at Art Toronto was truly encouraging and enlightening. It was an unparalleled opportunity to showcase emerging talent and we felt immensely supported by the entire team. It offered incredible exposure to these young artists starting out in their careers, most of whom having never exhibited in Ontario. We hope many more galleries will be lucky enough to benefit from this outstanding program. Thank you Discover and RBC”
- Tianmo Zhang, TIAN Contemporain

Here is the list of the eight incredible galleries selected for the Discover, presented by RBC program at Art Toronto's highly anticipated 2025 edition taking place October 23-26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Black Artists' Networks In Dialogue (BAND) Gallery (Toronto)
Central Art Garage (Ottawa)
DURAN CONTEMPORAIN (Montréal)
Franz Kaka (Toronto)
SSEW Project 縫合計劃 (Markham)
The Blue Building (Halfax)
United Contemporary (Toronto)
Wil Aballe (Vancouver)

"Now in its third edition, Discover presented by RBC continues to grow and support dynamic artist presentations by galleries across Canada.” Says Mia Nielsen, Director, Art Toronto. “On behalf of the selection committee, I'm thrilled to announce that for 2025, the program presents an expansive range of artist practices from installation to performance.”

In addition to presenting the Discover program, RBC continues as Art Toronto’s Principal Sponsor. Art Toronto 2025 will mark RBC's 21st year as a sponsor of Art Toronto. Thank you to RBC for their continued dedication to not only Art Toronto but to Canada’s vibrant arts scene.

“We are proud to continue our sponsorship of Art Toronto,” said David Agnew, CEO of RBC Wealth Management. “RBC Wealth Management views art as a valuable asset with lasting impact. Art Toronto offers an opportunity to support the next generation of artists, while also introducing our clients to new and emerging talent.”

To learn more about RBC’s Art Collection, visit rbc.com/visualart

Art Toronto 2025 takes place October 23-26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Tickets, including Collectors First Look and Opening Night in support of McMichael Canadian Art Collection, are now available for purchase. Click here to purchase tickets.