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March 2024 by Ricky Wong
Canada’s leading public gallery devoted to contemporary art, ideas, and conversations. Plant's gallery space with energy, music, and dance, brought by Sole Power!The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery is a Canadian public art gallery located at Harbourfront Centre in the heart of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Gallery is a registered Canadian charitable organization, supported by its members, sponsors, and donors, including funding authorities at all levels of government."Contemporary art" refers to art made and produced by artists living today. Today's artists work in and respond to a global environment that is culturally diverse, technologically advancing, and multifaceted.The Power Plant is on a mission to provide communities with an open space for cultural exchange and thought-provoking contemporary art. FREE admission to gallery and programs, until special events.Address: 231 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 ??Hours: 11am-6pm Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday and Sunday CLOSED on Monday and TuesdaySince 1987, The Power Plant has been Canada’s leading public gallery devoted exclusively to contemporary visual art. It is a vital forum for the advanced artistic culture of our time that offers an exceptional facility and professional support to diverse living artists while engaging equally diverse audiences in their work. The Power Plant pursues its activities through exhibitions, publications and public programming that incorporate other areas of culture when they intersect with visual art.As one of Canada’s most prominent venues for contemporary visual art, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery is renowned for its culturally-diverse programming and being a catalyst for change in bringing ground-breaking and unconventional exhibitions and cultural events to the public.Over its history, programs have included thematic exhibitions and major solo exhibitions from prominent Canadian and international artists and thinkers with a salient pledge to expand the dialogue surrounding contemporary art, and how the medium can function as a platform to address social issues confronted by humanity today.Considered essential to the cultural infrastructure of Toronto and the country, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery’s ambitious public education programming and multi-disciplinary outreach have cemented its standing as the leading global platform for excellence in Canadian and international art.
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March 2024 by Fabiano Daher
Wonderful space, perfect atmosphere, nice place to learn something new and take some rest from walking.
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March 2024 by BM D
The Artist Abdelkader Benchamma, he uses simple material yet creates complex drawings. His drawings take their inspiration from visual scenarios that stem from reflections on space and its physical reality, its limits and its zones of contact with mental space. They operate with diversions, modulating objects to testify of possible malfunctions in our relationship with the other and with things.At the end of my experience I fell in love with his work. I have multiple trips back to view this artist's masterpieces.
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March 2024 by Oliver Walerys
Total hidden gem of a free art gallery. High quality works in a beautiful space. If you don’t know much about modern art, don’t be intimidated. There is no one correct interpretation. Just come here with a friend, practice slow looking without seeing the whole museum, and talk about what the art makes you feel, what you see. All impressions are valid, your experience will make the art come to life.
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January 2024 by Hannah Paige
one of my favourite galleries in toronto !
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November 2023 by Lisa V.
Did you know this gallery is FREE to visit?? Neither did I! A beautiful space with a great variety of art on display. There are knowledgeable people working there to ask questions about the artist and their works. Can't wait until their next show!
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November 2023 by Parichehr Aslani
The art gallery was amazing! It had such a variety of art, from classic paintings to modern, funky sculptures. It felt like a journey through time and emotions. Some pieces were thought-provoking, others were just plain beautiful. It was a place that made you think, feel, and appreciate the incredible talents of artists. The whole experience left me feeling so inspired and connected to the world of creativity.
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August 2023 by Yazzyr Avilez
The Power Plant: A dynamic space where art and imagination converge. Housed within a historic industrial building, this contemporary art gallery is a beacon of creativity in Toronto's cultural landscape. With its ever-changing exhibitions and thought-provoking installations, The Power Plant offers a window into the diverse world of contemporary art. As you explore its innovative displays, you're invited to engage with bold ideas and challenge your perspective. The gallery's commitment to pushing artistic boundaries makes it a must-visit for those seeking a captivating and immersive artistic experience that's both inspiring and thought-provoking.
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August 2023 by Johnny S.
This gallery is actually quite nice, although the featured exhibits when I dropped by weren't super interesting. I did enjoy the scavenger hunt and the free artbook offered for taking a quick survey, though.Considering how this is a free gallery with very generous operating hours, I can't really nitpick. Be sure to stop by whenever you pass by the area or visit the Harbourfront Centre!
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July 2023 by Idan R.
The Power Plant is a great space for art. It's also superbly situated at the heart of Harbourfront Centre - just by the lakeshore. The best thing about the Power Plant is that it's absolutely free (donations are welcome). It's well-ran and nicely curated. There's also a section for kids, with a scavenger hunt. My only complaint is that the art is rather sparse. I wish they could pack more art into the small space. I'm sure that there are lots of talented local artists who would love to be able to exhibit their art in this space. So, I think it behooves on the Power Plant to make it happen.
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April 2023 by j yerbury
I was deeply impressed with my last visit to this gallery. The curation is better than Toronto’s Contemporary Museum. The paintings on display reminded me of the famous Belgian painter, Luc Tuymans.The works of Brenda Draney seem located in obsolete temporal creation, where the recipient of the memory contributes to the production of the cultural artifact.There is something familiar, where muddy or bleached backgrounds eerily frame ghostly figurative emblems of both fascism and late-stage capitalism.I’m really impressed with the quiet sophistication of this particular artist, and with the gallery overall.
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April 2023 by Jack C
I went to take a video (I made sure there were no other people in the room or in the frame) and was rudely told I couldn't take videos. I said okay and I put my phone away. I went to another portion of the gallery, but was followed there by an employee. I started to feel uneasy as I realized I was being watched (as if I was going to steal a painting) so I went to a third room. Yet again, I was followed there. I looked at the person and realized they were glaring at me so I left the entire gallery because it was the most uncomfortable feeling having multiple employees glare at you and follow you around.This was such an unpleasant experience because of the two employees who followed me around and kept glaring at me. I will say, there were two employees at the front who made the situation better, but unfortunately the bad apples really spoiled this experience for me.
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April 2023 by Noreen Farooqui
From time to time, they have interesting art exhibits. I've also attended live theatre performances at this venue.
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April 2023 by Vincent G
The staff were friendly all around. A compact exhibition and not too overwhelming.
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April 2023 by Sundip Parikh
Don't understand contemporary art so I don't want to give any comments, but hads some good time
