About the DVAC > Who We Are

The Don Valley Art Club has a long history in the Toronto art scene, having been established over 55 years ago. There are 150 full time members, most express themselves primarily through painting. Some members have worked in fine arts or another creative field their whole life, others have only recently found the time to develop their talent. A common thread through the membership is a life-long desire to create art.

This club cooperatively deals with all the aspects required to be a showing artist in Toronto, volunteers organize the groups' publicity and exhibitions. A volunteer executive committee is elected annually.

During its long history the DVAC has developed programmes that appeal to all types of painters. There are regular programmes 6 days a week and a few weekend workshops though out the year. Most events are held at the historic Brick Works in the heart of the Don Valley. The club also exhibits regularly at Todmorden Mills, situated close by on Pottery Road.

Regular DVAC programmes include the following:
Monday afternoon is an opportunity to paint amongst friends
Tuesday evening is painting from the live model
Wednesday afternoon and evening is for still-life painters
Thursday afternoon is painting from the live model
Friday evening - This is our Club night. Updates on Club news will be presented, we have guest demonstrators and speakers, educational features and social activities.
Sunday afternoon the club is open for members to work individually while socializing with their peers.