Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Anahita Azrahimi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the arts sector. Currently serving as the Executive & Creative Director of the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair since January 2016, Anahita has previously held roles such as Communications Specialist for the Toronto Arts Foundation and Marketing and Development Manager at Dancemakers, where notable achievements included significant increases in ticket sales and audience engagement. Anahita's background also includes freelance consulting, co-founding Sparrow in the Room Collective, and managing Children's Peace Theatre, where initiatives like Toronto’s first annual Children’s Peace Parade were launched. Anahita holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Shahid Beheshti University and pursued further studies at the University of Toronto.
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Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is Canada’s leading outdoor and online art fair. Established in 1961 to connect Canadian artists directly to the public, TOAF showcases 400+ emerging and established visual artists, including painters, photographers, sculptors and artists working in ceramics, textiles, jewellery and more. The event brings together 165,000 art lovers and enthusiasts who spend over 2 million dollars on art during the Fair. This free public event takes place every July - rain or shine - at Nathan Phillips Square in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Fair offers something for everyone: talks, tours, digital studio visits, curated collections, kids workshops, live painting, dance, music, art installations and food and drink experiences. Since 2020, TOAF’s online Fair has become Canada's fastest-growing e-commerce and discovery platform for artists across Canada.