Atmos
ATMOS is our final Toronto exhibition of 2026, and we’re making this one a little different.
Join us for a night featuring an incredible lineup of Toronto artists alongside live performances, a DJ, marketplace, bar, gallery connections and the first PDA Artist Awards.
Throughout the evening, explore original work, meet the artists behind it, connect with Toronto’s creative community and discover new work across painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and more.
At 10 PM, we’ll come together for the PDA Artist Awards, recognizing participating artists with career-building prize packages contributed by businesses and professionals invested in supporting creative careers.
And through PDA’s Gallery Partner Program, participating galleries will also be in the room discovering artists for future programming.
Come for the art. Stay for the celebration.
This event is 19+. Tickets are $25
Gallery Partners
Royal Rose Gallery's mission is to create a thriving arts community where creativity is celebrated and diverse voices are amplified through curated exhibitions and educational programs.
The Night
7:00 PM
DOORS OPEN
Explore the exhibition, meet the artists, visit the marketplace, grab a drink and settle in.
8:00–9:00 PM
LIVE PERFORMANCES + MINGLING
Live performances alongside the exhibition, marketplace and bar.
9:00–10:00 PM
ART + MARKETPLACE + MINGLING
Explore the work, connect with artists and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award.
10:00 PM
PDA ARTIST AWARDS 🏆
Best in Show, People's Choice and Most Creative Display Space.
10:30 PM
CLOSING LIVE PERFORMANCE
One final live performance to take us into the last part of the night.
11:00 PM–12:00 AM
DJ + MINGLING
Grab a drink, connect with artists and friends, and celebrate the final Toronto PDA event of 2026.
12:00 AM
EVENT ENDS
The PDA Artist Awards
Celebrating Great Work. Supporting What Comes Next.
At 10 PM, we'll recognize three participating artists through the PDA Artist Awards.
Each award includes career-building opportunities from PDA and our Award Partners, designed to increase visibility, strengthen professional practice and support what comes next.
Best In Show
Selected by an Arts Industry Professional
Best in Show recognizes an artist whose work stands out for its artistic strength, execution and overall impact.
The winner will receive:
Three Private Creative Business Consultations with Farida Zaman
A complimentary one-hour professional consultation with NRK Accounting
The Artristic Access Easel LX (Single Hub), valued at $650 CAD
A PDA Artist Marketing Package
People's Choice
Chosen by You
Throughout ATMOS, guests will have the opportunity to vote for the participating artist whose work makes the biggest impression on them. At 10 PM, we'll count the votes and announce the ATMOS People's Choice Award winner.
The winner will receive:
A one-hour private art consultation on Zoom with Joanne Poluch of Remarque Art Consulting
A $450 gift card from Tom's Studio
A PDA Artist Marketing Package
Most Creative Display Space
Make the Space Your Own
Every ATMOS artist receives their own display space. What they do with it is up to them. Selected by PDA, the Most Creative Display Space Award recognizes the artist who creates the most creative, engaging and memorable presentation of their work. Think beyond simply displaying your artwork. We want to see how you make the space distinctly yours.
The winner will receive:
Finance for the Arts in Canada, Volumes 1 and 2
A PDA Artist Marketing Package
Meet Our Award Partners
Career-building support for our three PDA Artist Award winners, from the businesses and professionals investing in what comes next.
Three Private Creative Business Consultations
The Best In Show winner will receive a package of three private one-on-one consultations with Farida Zaman, a Toronto-based artist, author-illustrator, educator and creative entrepreneur. Drawing on her experience across illustration, publishing, licensing, fine art and creative entrepreneurship, Farida will provide practical, individualized guidance on building a sustainable creative business. Sessions can explore portfolio development, finding clients, pricing, contracts, promotion, approaching publishers and art directors, building professional relationships and creating a business structure that supports the artist's creative practice.
One-Hour Professional Consultation
The Best In Show winner will also receive a complimentary one-hour professional consultation with NRK Accounting, a North York-based tax and accounting firm specializing in working with creative professionals. NRK helps artists, performers, content creators and arts organizations navigate the financial side of their careers, including irregular income, multiple revenue streams, tax planning, HST and bookkeeping.
One-Hour Private Art Consultation
The People's Choice winner will receive a one-hour private art consultation on Zoom with Joanne Poluch of Remarque Art Consulting. As an established and respected art consultant who has coached and mentored artists at all levels across Canada, Joanne will work one-on-one with the winning artist to discuss their goals and aspirations and provide individualized guidance to help them move their creative career forward.
$450 Gift Card from Tom's Studio
Founded with a passion for creativity and thoughtful design, Tom's Studio creates beautifully crafted, refillable writing and art tools designed to inspire artists and makers. From fountain pens and calligraphy tools to fine liners, inks and watercolour supplies, their products combine craftsmanship, versatility and sustainability, encouraging creativity while reducing disposable waste.
Artristic Access Easel LX - valued at $650 CAD
This rotating, tilting easel brings the whole canvas within reach, whether you paint sitting, standing or from a wheelchair. It holds boards and canvases up to 120 x 120 cm and up to 10kg.
Young Associates: Finance for the Arts in Canada, Volumes 1 and 2
Young Associates delivers bookkeeping, payroll and financial consulting services to Canada’s arts, charity and non-profit sectors. Founded in 1993, Young Associates provides arts, charitable and non-profit organizations with the comprehensive financial services they need to deliver community benefits, engage in advocacy and achieve their operational goals. Our suite of services includes bookkeeping, payroll, and strategic financial advisory – all designed to help clients establish reliable systems that support transparency, compliance and confident decision-making.
PDA Artist Marketing Package
All three PDA Artist Award winners receive a dedicated marketing package designed to introduce them and their work to PDA's wider artist and arts community: an Instagram Artist Spotlight, a Two-Week Homepage Artist Feature, and a National Newsletter Artist Feature.
Live at ATMOS
Live performances throughout the night.
ATMOS brings visual art and live performance together for our final Toronto event of the year.
DT the Artist
Black Creek Reign
10:30 PM — Closing Performance
Chief Villo
DJ
Artists
Discover the incredible talent of our participants and explore their unique creative works.
Artists
Discover the incredible talent of our day two participants and explore their unique creative works.
Find Your Way
Check out the event location on the map and plan your visit. Whether you're showcasing or attending, we’ve got you covered with all the details you need to get there!
Event Location
307 Lakeshore Blvd. East M5A 1C1
Discover the Exciting Schedule for the Toronto Event!
Join us for an unforgettable experience in Toronto! Our event spans multiple days filled with incredible performances and opportunities to connect with talented artists.
Start: 10:00 AM | End: 6:00 PM
Start: 10:00 AM | End: 6:00 PM
Thank You to Our Event Partners
