Upcoming Exhibitions

Exhibition

Polish Puppets Collection

Comprised of Polish puppets made in Poland in recent decades, Toronto Children’s Museum of the Arts’ collection of polish puppets is one of the best collections of these puppets in North America. Most of these puppets have rods which are held by the puppeteers who often appear on stage, dressed entirely in black. Most of the puppets have already been used in puppet theatres. Puppet theatres date back at least to the 15th century but developed enormously in the mid-20th century. Canadian children have an opportunity to see the puppets in the museum, learn their artistic and conceptual backgrounds and also experience an exciting environment by watching puppet theatres in the museum.

Exhibition

“Shoo-In” Exhibition, 2022

September 12 - October 12

The purpose of “Shoo-In” Exhibition is showcasing the best shoes designed by Canadian children who are participating in the first national Shoe Design Competition. The purpose of the competition is developing children’s creativity through designing unique shoes. Moreover, it is an attempt to increase children’s awareness of the benefits of using environmentally friendly materials in our daily life. The best artworks of three age groups (4-8, 9-12 and 13-17) will be judged by a panel of jurors consisting of three to five renowned professional artists and footwear professionals for this exhibition. The artworks will be selected based on artistic talent, creativity and originality.