ArtWalk in the Square is open to the public and free of charge. It is an excellent opportunity to talk to local artists and engage in conversations about their work, process and inspiration. Artists will be available at their booth spaces for you to see, experience, and purchase their original artworks during the following hours. We hope you connect and enjoy the day!
September 22, 2023
3:00pm – 8:00pm
September 23, 2023
10:00am – 7:00pm
September 24, 2023
11:00am – 5:00pm
The Artists’ Network booth, located on Aggie Hogg Blvd by the Town Square is your centre for information. Someone will be onsite at the tent during show hours. Drop by to pick up an event guide, enter the People’s choice award, enter our draw for your chance to WIN art, or learn more about the Artists’ Network.
It’s also the place to come for First Aid and Lost & Found
ArtWalk in the Square is located in the Main Town Square and on both sides of Aggie Hogg Gardens and Karl Fraser Blvd. Aggie Hogg Gardens and Karl Fraser Blvd will be closed during the exhibition so you can walk freely form booth to booth.
2022 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: Sara Petroff – Petroff Design
Winners will be announced soon. Check back HERE to see if you are a winner!
Check out all the great art you could win and participating artists online and look for the “I Gave Art” signs in participating artist booths at ArtWalk in the Square. These artists have donated a unique piece of art that will be displayed in the Artists’ Network Booth and ENTER OUR DRAW for your chance to win!
Check out all ArtWalk in the Square Artists and VOTE for your favourite artist using the same ballot. Ballot can be casted on line or at the Artists’ Network booth centrally located on Aggie Hogg Gardens.
Friday, September 16, we are open until the shops close.
Glow-in-the-dark bracelets, lights and music make this evening a fun and energetic way to connect to the artists and experience amazing art!
VISIT THE ARTISTS’ NETWORK BOOTH TO GET YOUR OWN GLOW-IN-THE-DARK BRACELET.
Artists’ awards, celebrate and recognize outstanding achievement across media.
2022 BEST IN SHOW: Sara Petroff – Petroff Design
2022 HONOURABLE MENTIONS: David Johns Photography & David Adshade – Ironman Creative
CF Shops at Don Mills is where fashion, dining, and entertainment come outside to play. Visit Ontario’s first and finest open air centre with exceptional shops, restaurants, and services surrounding a lovely Town Square. From leading fashion retailers such as Anthropologie, Frank & Oak, and Aritzia, to one-of-a-kind boutiques such as The Eleven, you will be spoiled by choice and unique experiences. Apres shopping, you will find an assortment of the city’s best dining establishments, including The Good Son, Taylor’s Landing, and Mantra by Host.
CF Shops at Don Mills is home to amazing places to eat and drink – for a cool iced coffee to beat the heat to an amazing dinner on one of the many outdoor patios.
CF Shops at Don Mills is located on the southwest corner of Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue East. For directions, click here.
CF Shops at Don Mills can easily be reached by public transit on the following TTC routes: 25 Don Mills, 54 Lawrence East, 162 Lawrence
There is FREE parking throughout CF Shops at Don Mills. Parking is available in the 4 level parking garage accessible via Marie Labatte Road and The Donway West entrance, or via Leadley Lane and the Lawrence Avenue East entrance.
Restrooms can be found throughout the property – along walkways Maggie Mews – toward the parking garage and Sampson Mews toward the parking lot along Don Mills and also by the water feature and in the walkway to the main outdoor parking lot.
Buying original art is a wonderful way to make your home a personal reflection of your tastes. At the same time, you are supporting an artist committed to their craft. Here are a few tips to help:
See Lots of Art. Take the time to talk to the artists and find out what their inspirations are. Artists love to talk about their processes, helping you to understand the inspiration behind the work. It may take some time to appreciate abstract art or that unique piece of digital art.
Do Some Research. A good place to start is by looking through the ArtWalk in the Square Aritsts Galleries to see …
