Gallery Rentals
Dignam Gallery | Since 1887
The Women’s Art Association of Canada is a diverse and inclusive non-profit arts hub offering exhibition, education and volunteer opportunities for men and women with a passion for the arts. The Dignam Gallery is a historic gallery space located on the main floor of the hidden gem heritage building at 23 Prince Arthur Avenue in Toronto.
The Dignam Gallery is situated in Toronto’s historic Yorkville/Annex neighbourhoods in downtown Toronto, just steps away from: ROM, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema , A Different Booklist Cultural Centre , Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, Alliance Française de Toronto, Instituto Italiano di Cultura, The Japan Foundation, Toronto, Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto Reference Library, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, Soundstreams, The Music Gallery, Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Gardiner Museum, The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, The Royal Conservatory, Randolph Centre for the Arts, VEMU Estonian Museum Canada.
Book a venue for a Special Event
Discuss your plans with us, and we will work with you to make sure your event will be one to remember. To get started, please fill out our Special Event: Venue Rental Inquiry Form by clicking the button below.
Venue Details
Our stately Victorian buildings features beautifully crafted decorative woodwork, and a historical curated art collection. Exhibitions of contemporary art in the Dignam Gallery change every few weeks, and create a perfect setting for weddings, showers, ceremonies, corporate events, networking events, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties, memorials, book launches, lectures, concerts, and more. The Dignam Gallery opens out onto a large terrace overlooking a beautiful enclosed garden that offers a refreshing outdoor space for events, from May to September.
A walk-through is encouraged to see the potential of the space and decide on the location of the special features for your event. Viewing of the Dignam Gallery will take place by appointment, during regular office hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 5 pm.
LOCATION
23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B2
(5 min. walk from St. George Station)
Parking: Free parking for up to 9 cars on the west side of #23. Limited paid street parking on Prince Arthur Avenue, and a Green P on Bedford Rd.
CAPACITY
Indoors: Up to 99 people, depending on the arrangement. Available Arrangements include Banquet, Cocktail, and Theatre. Outdoor events in the garden, and on the deck can accommodate up to 120 people.
OUR FACILITIES
- Gallery lounge furniture
- On site 100 folding chairs
- 30 folding card tables
- 1 Coat rack
- A signing table
- Audio-visual system
- A projector and a pull-down screen for projection viewing with an LCD projector
- Yamaha grand piano
- Contemporary Canadian and International art curated on gallery walls
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Outside catering is allowed
Please note: Event insurance (naming the Women’s Art Association as an additional insured), and a special occasion permit is required for wine and liquor, to be organized by the renter.
Book the Dignam Gallery for an Exhibition
Share your idea with us! We are currently accepting exhibition proposals for 2025. To get the conversation started and for more information, please fill out our Exhibition: Gallery Rental Inquiry Form, we will get in touch with you.
Dignam Gallery Details:
- 1200 square feet of gallery space
- 12 foot ceilings, over 90 linear feet of display wall
- Illumination by adjustable LED track lighting
- Stainless steel wires and hooks to easily adjust and display artworks from
- Storage space upon special request
- Use of the gallery land-line (local calls only)
- Base rental rate: $2000 per week (Our gallery operational hours are Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 5 pm).
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