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Avant Garde Gallery

Gallery

#77 of 438 Birthday Party venues in Toronto
#4 of 323 Bridal Shower venues in Toronto
  2 reviews  â€“ 
218 Merton Street, Toronto, ON M4S 1A1 –
Mount Pleasant West, Toronto, ON
From C$125
hire fee
Up to 150
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Avant Garde Gallery

Gallery & Event Space at Avant Garde Gallery

Gallery & Event Space
Gallery
·
Whole venue
150 seats
150 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
Avant Garde Gallery is a bright white-box art gallery defined by abundant natural light and a clean, minimalist industrial interior. Design: The gallery's look is minimalist industrial: high painted ceilings, exposed supports, white walls and a polished concrete floor that provide a neutral backdrop for styling and staging. Features: The venue pr...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from C$400 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now
Underground Event Space at Avant Garde Gallery

Underground Event Space
Event Space
·
Private space
150 seats
200 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Tucked beneath the streets of midtown Toronto, Avant Garde’s underground event space and art gallery offers a distinctive and versatile setting for unforgettable gatherings. Spanning 5,000 sq/ft, this hidden gem features exposed brick, high ceilings, and a flexible open layout—perfect for cocktail receptions, engagement parties, pop-ups, performanc...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from C$300 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now
The Loft at Avant Garde Gallery

The Loft
Blank Canvas
·
Private space
30 seats
30 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Avant Garde Loft Space is a bright and intimate 1,000 sq. ft. venue, ideal for small workshops, wellness sessions, meetings, photoshoots, and private gatherings. The space features floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the room in natural light and creating a serene, inspiring atmosphere. With its clean design, minimalist vibe , and versatile layout, ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Storage space
Play your own music
from C$125 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

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CL
Carissa L.
Verified review
Bridal Shower · 150 guests · April 2026 · Gallery & Event Space

Avant Garde Gallery is such a beautiful venue! We rented out both the upper and ground level for our wedding shower and it was the perfect space. Angela and her team were such a pleasure to work with! They went above and beyond, were very responsive, accommodating, and really took care of us throughout the whole process. We cannot recommend them enough!! The space really allowed us to bring the vibe we were envisioning throughout the setup and decor - we were getting compliments all night. The gallery is super spacious, bright, clean, and like nothing else you'd find in the city. We can't imagine having our party anywhere else. Thank you so much for everything, would love to host here again and again!

5.0
MM
Maryam M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125–C$500 hire fee per hour
Gallery & Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Underground Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
The Loft
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125 hire fee per hour
Monday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125–C$400 hire fee per hour
Gallery & Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$400 hire fee per hour
Underground Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$300 hire fee per hour
The Loft
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125–C$400 hire fee per hour
Gallery & Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$400 hire fee per hour
Underground Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$300 hire fee per hour
The Loft
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125–C$400 hire fee per hour
Gallery & Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$400 hire fee per hour
Underground Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$300 hire fee per hour
The Loft
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125 hire fee per hour
Thursday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125–C$500 hire fee per hour
Gallery & Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$400 hire fee per hour
Underground Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
The Loft
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125 hire fee per hour
Friday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125–C$500 hire fee per hour
Gallery & Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Underground Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
The Loft
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125 hire fee per hour
Saturday
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125–C$500 hire fee per hour
Gallery & Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
Underground Event Space
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$500 hire fee per hour
The Loft
6:00 am – 6:00 am
from C$125 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 150
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About Avant Garde Gallery

Avant Garde Gallery is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Avant Garde Gallery is a contemporary white-box gallery that provides a clean, minimalist backdrop for curated exhibitions and private hires.

Venue highlights: The gallery occupies loft-style ground and upper levels that provide open floorplates and clear sightlines. The space offers abundant natural light plus professional lighting and rigging options to support photography, videography and production. The venue accepts promoted and ticketed bookings and provides free on-site parking plus an accessible parking spot.

Best for: Fashion presentations, photoshoots, product launches

Location: The Merton Street neighbourhood in midtown Toronto sits on a quiet, tree-lined residential strip and offers nearby cafés and independent shops useful for pre- or post-event meetups.

What guests say: The event team is responsive, accommodating and hands-on throughout planning and on the day. The venue is kept very clean and reviewers note that the adaptable layout works well for fashion shows, shoots and staged presentations.

Usually booked for
Bridal Shower

Typically for about 150 guests and costs about C$5,400.

"We rented out both the upper and ground level for our wedding shower and it was the perfect space."

- Carissa L. Apr 2026

FAQ

Yes, external vendors are allowed, and there are no landmark or vendor fees.

No, complimentary setup and teardown time is not included.

The gallery spans multiple floors, and pricing varies depending on which spaces are being used and the overall event setup.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Avant Garde Gallery, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free parking is available on-site: 20 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Avant Garde Gallery:

  • Gallery & Event Space hosting 150 guests: C$5650
  • Underground Event Space hosting 200 guests: C$1750

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Avant Garde Gallery is located at 218 Merton Street, in Mount Pleasant West, Toronto, ON.

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