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Essence of the Garden: Plein Air Art Exhibition and Sale
Arts/Exhibits · Environmental
About this event
Celebrating art, nature and community! Enjoy over 100 original artworks created outdoors by 46 talented local artists at Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens and participate in artist-led workshops and more! This curated, site-specific show invites visitors to experience the Garden through the eyes of the artists who paint here, capturing moments of light, movement, and the essence of the natural world. This exhibition coincides with Toronto’s Ravine Days, an annual city-wide celebration of Toronto’s ravine system.
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Upcoming and ongoing · 6 entries
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
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