The wait is over, Tickets for A Black Art Fair 2026 are officially LIVE!
We’re proud to be bringing back A Black Art Fair for its fourth edition! From October 31 to November 1, Nia Centre transforms into Toronto’s central gathering space for contemporary Black art, culture, and community. This year’s theme, EVIDENCE, invites you to experience and collect artwork that captures the depth and diversity of Black artistic practice.
Buying your ticket early doesn’t just guarantee your entry to our panel talks, live installations, and curated marketplace, it directly supports our goal of building a self-sustaining ecosystem for Black creators.
About A Black Art Fair
Recognizing the vital role that selling artwork plays in advancing the careers and economic sustainability of Black artists, A Black Art Fair (ABAF) returns as a leading platform for the discovery, purchase and long-term investment in Black art in Canada. Presented by Nia Centre, ABAF creates a high-impact, culturally grounded space where your work is not only seen, but collected.
2026 Theme: Evidence
What remains after we have lived, loved, built, imagined, remembered, and created? This year’s Black Art Fair explores Evidence, the traces we leave behind and the worlds we make visible. Every work of art leaves a trace. It records a way of seeing, a relationship, a question, a memory, a material gesture, or an imagined future. As individual works come together, they form a collective record: not a singular history, but a constellation of lived experiences, ideas, and possibilities. Artists are invited to respond to this theme in ways that are personal, conceptual, material, or abstract. We welcome work that considers evidence as history or future, as presence or absence, as documentation or imagination, and as the enduring imprint of Black life in all its complexity.
Special Announcement: Catch Us at Art Toronto!
Before the main fair opens, Nia Centre will be making a major mark at Art Toronto. Stop by our dedicated feature booth to get an exclusive preview of featured ABAF artists, meet our team and connect with fellow collectors.
FAQ’s
Where can I park?
Parking for the Nia Centre is available along Oakwood Avenue, with paid street parking and a nearby Green P parking lot at 406 Oakwood Avenue. The lot is a short walk from the Centre, which is located at 524 Oakwood Avenue.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, Nia Centre is wheelchair accessible. Since there is no on-site parking at the venue, anyone with accessibility needs can be dropped off at the main entrance on Oakwood Avenue. If you need assistance, please speak to a Nia Centre employee wearing a Nia Centre shirt.
Are children able to attend?
Yes! We welcome the whole family.
Want to Volunteer for ABAF 2026
We’re looking for volunteers to help bring A Black Art Fair to life! From welcoming guests and supporting artists to helping with event operations, volunteers play an important role in creating an unforgettable experience for our community.
Apply HereA Black Art Fair is an annual, multidisciplinary, 3-day exhibition dedicated to the promotion and sale of artworks by Black-Canadian artists from across the country.
We founded A Black Art Fair to bridge gaps in access, representation, and community for Black artists. Today, it’s a rare national event that showcases diverse Black perspectives, launches emerging talent, and connects artists, collectors, and art lovers through exhibitions, panels, and workshops.
Discover Previous Editions
2025
Curated by Alica Hall and Anthony Gebrehiwot, it was held October 25–26 at Nia Centre. We celebrated contemporary Black art and culture through exhibitions, panels, and workshops, showcasing the creativity of over 25 artists and highlighting the richness of the Black diasporic experience.
Featured Artists
Alicia Reid
Asabe Mamza
Bernice Udeogu
Boloebi Okah
Brandon Baghaee
Chawntay Barrett
Chiedza Pasipanodya
Chisom Chiwete
Dahlia Baasher
Daniel Maluka
Destinie Adélakun
Eelise N’Dri
Elicser Elliott
Emmanuel Udeh
Eric Opoku
Heritier Bilaka
Jair Castillo
Jamera DaCosta
Joel Lukombo
Julien Kandolo
Kalmplex
Kamorudeen Aruna
Kioni Sasaki-Picou
Lana Denina Cohen
Mark Stoddart
Miles Clarke
Odera Igbokwe
Oluseye Ogunlesi
Pixel Heller
Shope Awarun
Tone Bailey
2024
Curated by Alica Hall and Anthony Gebrehiwot, it was held November 23–24 at Nia Centre. As the second edition of the event, it featured more than 27 artists and over 50 works spanning painting, photography, textiles, and sculpture. The fair highlighted themes of beauty, surrealism, home, and Afrofuturism, offering a rare platform for Black Canadian and diasporic artists to showcase and sell their work.
Featured Artists
Ayan Muse
Boloebi Okah
Diana Ohiozebau
Heritier Bilaka
Adeyemi Adegbesan
Christiana Ceesay
Chawntay Barrett
Eric Opoku
Joanna Bakyaita
Isabelle “Ella” Loobie
Jamera Dacosta
Mya Salau
Wayne Hanson
Komi Olaf
Jasaña Alleyne
Kamorudeen Aruna
Lennox Roach
Niti Marcelle Mueth
Toba Coker
Odera Igbokwe
Reisha Felix
Roya DelSol
Tamar Ellah
Troydel Wallace
Betiel Ghirmay Araia
Brandon Baghaee
2019
The inaugural Black Art Fair was hosted by Nia Centre for the Arts on October 19, 2019, at 524 Oakwood Avenue in Toronto. Curated by Alica Hall, the event showcased over 40 works from more than 25 emerging Black artists, marking Toronto’s first-ever art fair dedicated entirely to Black creators. Alongside the exhibitions, the fair featured a seminar on the impact and value of buying Black art, led by Hall and visual artist Gordon Shadrach, offering audiences a more accessible entry point into supporting Black artistic careers.
A Black Art Fair is made possible through the support of our partners and funders!
We’d like to recognize the profound generosity and support of FedDev Ontario, The Print House, Globe Media Group, Tray Arts, and Kingston 12 Patties.
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