About the Don Valley Art Club

The Don Valley Art Club is one of the oldest and most prominent organizations in the Toronto arts community. Starting out as a small group of East York artists in 1948, the club has since grown and continues to flourish with a membership of 200 active participants.

Location of Clubhouse: 666 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, behind the Forest Hill Public Library.

Thanks to the exceptional dedication of volunteer members who run our organization, we are a dynamic club that offers weekly programs and a wide range of activities and events.

As we share our facility with the Forest Hill Art Club, members have increased opportunities to take part in weekly programs offered by both clubs.

DVAC Weekly Programs 

Monday 12–3 p.m.: Printmaking
Members work individually on printmaking projects. No formal instruction, participants share techniques and information on materials with each other. New participants are welcome.

Tuesday Evening 7–9:30 p.m.: Portrait and Figure
Long poses: one pose for the whole evening session 10$
Gestures: short poses with a professional life model 15$

Wednesday 2–5 p.m.: Painting for the Fun of It
Work independently in a friendly social atmosphere, share ideas and techniques.

Friday Evening Program
Guest artist demonstrations and talks are presented on Zoom, members’ art critique nights are included.

Sunday 2–5 p.m.: Portrait Poses
Participants take turns posing as the model.

DVAC members may attend FHAC activities.

DVAC Events

Workshops – (additional charge) training on various aspects and growing trends in art.
Plein Air Events – paint outdoors from June through September.
Art Shows – held twice a year at local art galleries.