A large variety of art galleries and exhibition spaces contribute to the city's diverse art scene. From contemporary international exhibitions to Inuit art to Native American art to handmade jewelry, pottery and textiles, Toronto has some excellent galleries displaying all types of medium. Though the city is not world-renowned for its artistic endowments, you’ll be surprised by the variety that is offered here.

Home to more than 15,000 paintings, also houses an impressive collection of works by sculptor Henry Moore.

Beckett Fine Art
120 Scollard St. W.
922-5582

Presents Canadian and international painters and sculptors, both established and emerging, with styles ranging from contemporary abstract to traditional realist.

David Scott Gallery
11 Strickland Ave.
531-7484

Exhibits contemporary photo-based works, including everything from photo-based installations and digital artwork to more traditional print photography.

Eskimo Art Gallery
12 Queens Quay W.
366-3000

This architecturally award-winning gallery specializes in Inuit sculpture. The focus is on Baffin Island but all areas of the Arctic are represented.

Guild Shop
118 Cumberland St.
921-1721

The oldest dealer of Inuit and First Nations art in the city, also features exceptional handmade jewelry, leather goods, pottery, glass, wood and textiles.

Isaacs/Inuit Gallery
9 Prince Arthur Ave., one block north of the Royal Ontario Museum
921-9985

The first gallery to exclusively exhibit Inuit Art. Isaacs has an international reputation for fine collections of sculptures, prints, drawings and wall-hangings, with a separate gallery dedicated to early North American native art.

Jane Corkin Gallery
179 John St., Ste. 302
979-1980

One of Canada's preeminent venues for showcasing historical and contemporary fine art photography, plus modernist and contemporary sculpture and painting. Barbara Astman, Robert Bourdeau, Serge Clement, Burt Covit, William Horeis, Carol Marino, Mary Ellen Mark, Irving Penn, Nigel Scott and the estate of Andre Kertesz are some of the artists represented.

McMichael Canadian Art Collection
10365 Islington Ave.
888-213-1121

Power Plant
Harbourfront Centre
231 Queens Quay W.
973-4949

A non-collecting, leading-edge public art gallery on the waterfront, featuring contemporary works in diverse media, from sculpture, installations and painting, to film, video and performance art. It produces videotaped interviews with exhibiting artists, and presents lectures and programs on contemporary art throughout the year.

Ryerson Gallery
80 Spadina Ave.
703-2235

Located on the same avenue as 25 other professional art galleries, this non-profit gallery shows the work of faculty, students and alumni of Canada's premier school for image arts.

Show of Hands Contemporary Craft Gallery
1016 Eglinton Ave. W.
782-1696

A prime destination for fine Canadian crafts, A show of Hands exhibits works of more than 300 Canadian artisans in hand-blown glass, unique ceramics and hand-crafted jewelry.