Wide photo of people browsing an outdoor art show in park, chatting with artists. Artwork is arranged and presented in tented booths, surrounded by trees.
Close-up of a photo of people browsing an outdoor art show in a park, chatting with artists. Artwork is arranged and presented in tented booths, surrounded by trees.

Rain or shine! Rain or shine!

Head out to the park to explore the work of 160+ artists.

Riverdale ArtWalk 2024

One weekend only!

On Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024, head on over to Jimmie Simpson Park in Toronto’s Queen East arts district for the Riverdale ArtWalk (RAW). An annual juried festival hosted by The Artists’ Network, it’s one of Toronto’s premier art exhibitions, focusing soley on fine art – and a great place to discover and connect with artists, and find that perfect piece for your home. Celebrating its 26th anniversary in the Riverdale/Leslieville area, the festival has grown into a popular summer destination for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Riverdale ArtWalk 2024 is expected to showcase 160+ established and emerging artists – rain or shine! Check out the visitors guide here.

“Riverdale ArtWalk 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 […]. We hope to see you there!”

– The Artists’ Network

About The Artists’ Network

The Artists’ Network is a Canadian, member-led, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting visual artists in their business practice. They promote professional development and entrepreneurship by providing educational seminars, juried exhibitions and networking opportunities.

Close-up photo of people browsing an outdoor art show. Artwork is arranged and presented in tented booths.

(Photo credits: Riverdale ArtWalk / The Artists’ Network.)

 

Event details

Hosted by: The Artists’ Network

Type of event: outdoor art exhibition

Jurors: James Fowler, Jelena Jankovic, Jackie Strauss Zimmerman, Jim Turner & Jodi Wheeler. Read about the jury here.

Artists: Check out the 2024 artist gallery. See the list of participating artists here.

Dates: Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2, 2024

Times: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET

Cost: Free admission. Rain or shine.

Location: Jimmie Simpson Park, 872 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON, M4M 1H9

Site map: See the 2024 site map here.

Contact Details: Riverdale ArtWalk, 638 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON, Canada; 416-465-0302, angela@artistsnetwork.ca, riverdaleartwalk.ca

 

Accessibility: Jimmie Simpson Recreational Centre, adjacent to the Park, has a number of accessibility features, including washrooms.