The 2027 Toronto Arts Awards are now open for public nominations! The deadline to nominate is November 3, 2026.

Toronto Arts Awards are presented annually at the Mayor’s Arts Lunch to artists, cultural leaders and businesses in recognition of artistic excellence, cultural leadership and contribution to the arts. Financial support of the annual Toronto Arts Awards is provided through a combination of legacies and annual donations from private and corporate donors. 

• Arts for Youth Award
• Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award
• Cultural Leadership Award
• Che Kothari Artist & Instigator Award
• Community Arts Award
• Indigenous Artist Award
• Newcomer Artist Award

At the 2026 Mayor’s Arts Lunch, Toronto Arts Foundation awarded more than $95,000 to artists and organizations.

Know someone who should be recognized? Consider nominating them!