Gallery Arcturus

09/26/2026

Although we are not part of the Hop it's great to see it has returned.
Many of these galleries are not open Sundays so this is a chance to visit places normally unavailable.

🎨 From September 24–27, the Canadian Art Hop brings together arts spaces in a coast-to-coast celebration of the country’s vibrant arts community. We’re marking the occasion with special programming at The Image Centre.

This Sunday, discover Richard Avedon Immortal with Paul Roth, Director of The Image Centre and curator of the exhibition. Get a closer look at Avedon’s work and hear the stories behind the show.

📍 The Image Centre, 33 Gould Street, Toronto
🕐 Sunday, September 27, 1:30–2:30 PM
🎟️ Drop in—no registration required
✨ Admission is always free

Learn more about the Canadian Art Hop: www.canadianarthop.ca

09/19/2026

Reminder: There is no subway service on Line 1 from St Clair to College stations this weekend due to planned track work. Shuttle buses are operating.
Learn more: https://www.ttc.ca/service-advisories/subway-service/Line-1-St-Clair-to-College-Full-weekend-closure-Sept-19-and-20-2026

09/15/2026

A visitor to the gallery, showing family from overseas around town, just asked about lesser known landmarks in the city and so here's an updated list of Toronto Hidden [Urban] Gems:

Assuming folks can find the ROM, AGO, the Distillery District and even MOCA Toronto without too much trouble, here’s my current short-list of hidden gems I give to visitors who visit our public art museum [ #4].

Unique Downtown Attractions
[Updated Sept 2026: check sites to confirm open times]

TD Centre Gallery of Indigenous [previously Inuit] Art
79 Wellington St W, west of Bay St. Free
Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm; Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm
v.gd/TDInuit (south side of the TD Centre)

Toronto's First Post Office
260 Adelaide St E, east of Jarvis St
Mon-Fri 9 - 5:30; Sat 10 - 4; Sun 12 - 4
townofyork.com 416-865-1833

Market Gallery Toronto History Museums
2nd fl, St Lawrence Mkt, 95 Front St E
Summer hours: Wed to Sat 11 am - 5 pm
toronto.ca/marketgallery 416-392-7604

Gallery Arcturus
A public art museum with nine galleries
80 Gerrard St E, east of Yonge St. Free
Tue - Sat 12 noon to 5:30pm
arcturus.ca 416-977-1077

Trinity Square Labyrinth
Hidden park & church by Eaton Centre
Between Bay and Yonge Streets. Free
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066453792154

Art Museum at the University of Toronto
15 King's College Circle, near St George. Free
Tue - Sat 12 - 5 pm; Wed 12 - 8 pm
artmuseum.utoronto.ca 416-978-8398

Also @ UofT:
Fisher Rare Book Library, The Chapel Royal at Massey College

09/05/2026

Nearby gallery spaces -- check sites for hours
The Image Centre
33 Gould St, east of Yonge St
Thurs - Sat 12 - 6, Wed 12 - 8
https://theimagecentre.ca/
Arts & Letters Club of Toronto
14 Elm Street
Open house [almost] every Friday 4 - 7
https://www.artsandlettersclub.ca/
Akasha Art Projects
204 Carlton St at Ontario St
Tue - Fri 10 - 6 Sat 11 - 5 http://akashaart.com/
Image Arts at The Creative School: student work on all floors.
Above Image Centre: ONECARD REQUIRED
https://www.torontomu.ca/image-arts/
Paul H. Cocker Gallery @ Department of Architectural Science at the Toronto Metropolitan University
325 Church St, Architecture Building
Monday - Friday 9 - 5
https://www.torontomu.ca/architectural-science/

Toronto Met’s Department of Architectural Science is the only school in Canada with a unique interdisciplinary model that integrates across three disciplines: architecture, building science and project management.

08/05/2026

from the blog

07/11/2026

Friday's blog post from deborah and Sae...

07/03/2026

A rewarding circuit around the Eaton Centre via Toronto Urban Gems including a great-looking new cafe... with a view of the corner of Victoria St and the quirky roadway known as Dundas Square.
One could sit awhile here overlooking the changes around the former Imperial Pub with a new building expected on an unusual triangle of land so well documented by Avard Woolaver Photography.
Also: So sad to recall the previous fountain and waterwindings that adjoined the Church of Holy Trinity; but many people who spend time here are at risk which may have more to do with the removal of the water than mere funding.
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The public spaces here definitely changed amid the suffering that has occurred since 2020 but are still worth the time and attention.

06/25/2026

The gallery will be closed on Friday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 1st and reopen for regular hours Thursday, July 2nd; noon to 5:30pm. Happy Canada Day.

05/22/2026

Gallery Arcturus maintains consistent open interior spaces year-round.
Fans of may want to stop by Saturday 12-5:30pm as they tour nearby venues on Doors Open 2026:
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Continuing in the main floor Genesis Gallery:
‘the shape of perceiving (shaping perception)’
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Our spaces:
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Genesis Gallery
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Up North Gallery
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Ascending Gallery
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The Library
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Collage Gallery
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The Dark Room:
‘sacrifice of war’/‘leaving’
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The Drawing Room:
‘imaginary selves’ Sae Kimura
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Photographic Gallery:
‘on wings and prayer’ Simeon Posen
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The Studio: books and more
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The Foundation for the Study of Objective Art
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05/08/2026

mystery blue