Show with YYZ

There is no curator on staff at YYZ. We will occasionally partner with a like-minded organization, or an artist with a curatorial practice, for a curated exhibition. Our focus is on presenting solo exhibitions that are self-curated. The Programming Committee selects exhibiting artists based on their overall practice and not on the basis of an individual project proposal. Once selected, the artist has free reign to produce an exhibition that will push their practice forward in any way they see fit.

YYZ welcomes submissions for participation in its program from artists of all disciplines and at any point in their artistic development. YYZ supports the development and presentation of artistic practices and as such provides artists with the physical, financial and intellectual resources required to produce their respective exhibitions or activities. YYZ pays fees to all artists who participate in its programming activities.

All the information you’ll need in order to submit is available on our submissions page.

YYZ Artists’ Outlet has two exhibition venues. Named “Y” and “Z”, both galleries have 4m (13ft) ceilings and are designed to suit 2D and 3D visual art, as well as film, video, and performance works.

All areas are wired for data and voice.

There is a 173 cm (5′-8″) wide loading bay at the south end of the Y gallery.

Download the gallery floor plan.

We offer a display case beside the main entrance. Dimensions are 86cm x 396cm x 229cm (2’10” x 13’6” x 7’6”).

The Exhibition Assistance grant is available to artists who have confirmed upcoming exhibitions either locally, nationally or internationally. The program provides grants of $500 to $2,000 to assist individual artists with costs related to presenting their work in an exhibition.

Applications are assessed by the deadlines below. We continue to accept applications during the program break between March and May; they will be assessed after the October deadline. Those who apply for shows during the program break will receive funding retroactively should their applications be successful.

Apply for OAC grant Assistance.

Friday October 6, 2023
Friday January 5, 2024

• Applicants no longer need to apply before their exhibition start date. When the 2023-24 program opens in June 2023, applicants may apply for exhibitions that start on or after January 13, 2023.
• Photo printing is now an eligible expense.