The Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery presents a wide range of visual art exhibitions celebrating juried and curated shows. Situated within the Etobicoke Civic Centre, this large public gallery provides free and accessible opportunities for visitors to enjoy and engage with the artwork on display.
Located on the lower level, the Ascent Galley is dedicated to exhibiting works by emerging artists from diverse communities who live in Toronto.
Free
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Statutory holidays: Closed
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Statutory holidays: Closed
Elevator access to Ascent Gallery: Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From Highway 401 or the QEW, take Highway 427 to the Burnhamthorpe Road West exit. Turn south onto The West Mall. The gallery is located in the Etobicoke Civic Centre, on the southeast corner of Burnhamthorpe Road and The West Mall.
From Kipling subway station, take the West Mall 112 bus to Civic Centre Court. From Islington subway station, take the Burnhamthorpe 50 bus to The West Mall. The gallery is located in the Etobicoke Civic Centre, on the southeast corner of Burnhamthorpe Road and The West Mall.
Main Gallery (Ground Level – L2)
Ascent Gallery (Lower Level – L1)
December 3 to January 14
Reception: December 6, 2 p.m.
Uncover diverse perspectives in an exhibition that highlights the talent of early career visual artists. Developed in partnership with Humber Polytechnic’s Arts Administration & Cultural Management program.
January 21 to February 19
Reception: January 24, 2 p.m.
At Neilson Park Creative Centre, the Etobicoke Rugcrafters, the Etobicoke Handweavers and Spinners and the Etobicoke Quilters’ Guild continue long traditions by preserving tools and techniques used in the past, practicing handicrafts in the present and promoting these skills to upcoming generations.
February 25 to March 26
Reception: March 1, 2 p.m.
Mavi Art Group explores identity, belonging and transformation through diverse artistic voices, uniting five cultural perspectives in a shared reflection on the human spirit.
November 5 to January 29
Explore the ubiquitous yet humble Asian grocery store. Sam Lee visualizes Western influence in East Asian culture and food, commenting on social and political events like the United States’ involvement in the Korean War.
February 4 to April 23
Reception: February 8, 2 p.m.
In the most multicultural city in the world, every street echoes with heritage, migration, resilience and imagination. This theme invites all ages and backgrounds to see themselves — and one another — through the eyes of these artists. From the personal to the collective, from memory to modernity, the Amazing Moss Park Art Collective’s City of Echoes is a call to celebrate the layered beauty of lives in Toronto.
The Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery opened in May 1976 and was designed as both a showcase for local artists and a cultural uplift to the newly renovated civic centre. While Etobicoke arts groups have always been a mainstay, the gallery has also brought the world of art to our community, with national and international shows featuring works from artists across the globe, including Japan, Korea, Hungary and Latin America. More than 400 shows have been displayed over the past four decades.
The gallery is located within the main floor foyers and halls of the Etobicoke Civic Centre’s Central Block.
In 2023, the Ascent Gallery opened on Level 1 of the Etobicoke Civic Centre’s Central Block. Dedicated to emerging artists, the Ascent Gallery the gallery welcomes emerging individual artists and/or artist collectives, with a focus on artists who identify as IBPOC, disabled persons and 2SLGBTQIA+.
Both spaces are wheelchair accessible.
The Etobicoke Civic Centre and Ascent Galleries are managed by the City of Toronto. The gallery is supported by a volunteer committee, who work with staff to evaluate gallery applications and install and promote the exhibitions. If you would like more information on volunteering, please email eccartgallery@toronto.ca.