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 & Statutory holidays: Closed
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday & 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)
February 28 to May 2
Exhibition with no reception
Ascent Gallery
Witness how artist Rylee Rumble uses single-colour canvases to express memories, emotions and objects that are connected to her mental health. Each painting is a personal archive and a systemic process of release.
March 6 to April 4
Reception: March 9, 2 to 4 p.m.
Main Gallery
Find the extraordinary in the mundane with this exhibition by Bayview Visual Artists. Discover poetic visual metaphors through these works of photography, mixed media and paintings.
April 10 to May 2
Reception: April 13, 2 to 4 p.m.
Main Gallery
Be inspired by the 7Works Collective. Each piece is an expression of the artists’ voice to unique themes through a variety of media, from photography and painting, to mosaic and fibre arts.
May 8 to June 6
Reception: May 11, 2 to 4 p.m.
Main Gallery
Uncover figurative abstract works by artists of the Organization of Kingston Women Artists that respond to the theme or regret and draw on inspiring women’s experiences. This exhibition includes paintings, collage and sculptures.
May 23 to July 25
Reception: May 25, 2 to 4 p.m.
Ascent Gallery
Enjoy art that leaps into life with abstract paintings by Cindy Au. These works celebrate imagination and burst with 3D forms and colour.
June 12 to July 4
Reception: June 12, 6 to 8 p.m.
Experience captivating works by Etobicoke seniors that celebrate both light and shadow.
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.