Toronto Arts Foundation would like to thank our sponsors and donors who have provided over 2,000 complimentary tickets to the Mayor's Arts Lunch over the last 15 years to artists, arts organizations and arts volunteers, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the creative vitality of Toronto.

Award Sponsors

Arts for Youth Award
Recipient Award supported by Jim Fleck, Martha Burns, and Sandra & Jim Pitblado
Finalist Awards supported by Diana Bennett & Spencer Lanthier

Breakthrough Artist Award
Recipient Award supported by The Azrieli Foundation

Margo Bindhart and Rita Davies Award
Recipient Award supported in part by John & Raphaela Dunlap
Finalist Awards supported by Neera Chopra

Muriel Sherrin Award for International Achievement in Music/Dance
Recipient supported and finalists supported by The Muriel Sherrin Award Fund
In addition to the prize money, the 2024 recipient will receive a complimentary week-long stay at Valleyview Artist Retreat.

Roy Thomson Hall Award of Recognition
Recipient and Finalist Awards supported by The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall

Celebration of Cultural Life Award
Recipient and Finalist Awards supported by Maureen and Victor Dodig
In addition to the prize money, the 2024 recipient will receive a complimentary week-long stay at Valleyview Artist Retreat.

Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award
Recipient and Finalist Awards supported by Michael Bourgeois and Marilyn Legge
Presented in partnership with the TD Toronto Jazz Festival

Community Arts Award
Recipient and Finalist Awards supported by