He was a member
Our Members Say
Fascinating conversation over lunch – then a concert!
So much going on, every single week.
Whether you’re 19 or 90, there’s a place for everyone interested in the arts.
It’s lively, stimulating and great fun!
The Club has a distinguished arts history that we cherish.
Why didn’t I discover this place sooner?
Join Us!
So was she!
Our Members Say
He was a member
Whether you’re 19 or 90, there’s a place for everyone interested in the arts.
So much going on, every single week.
It’s lively, stimulating and great fun!
Why didn’t I discover this place sooner?
So was she!
Join Us!
The Club is Your Home in Downtown Toronto!
You can participate in the rich array of things happening here, bring guests to meals and most events, and use the facilities of our reciprocal Clubs when you are out of town. You will meet people who are knowledgeable, interesting and engaged, and will make many new friends. At the Club there are modest charges for meals and beverages and there are no monthly minimums.
If you would like to check us out, come in for a visit and attend one of our weekly events — we will be happy to host you. Call 416 597-0223, ext 3 or email visit@artsandlettersclub.ca.
How to Submit an Application
Download and complete an application form and return it to us in person, by mail or by email.
We request the names of two Club members who will act as your sponsors. If you don’t have sponsors, please contact us for other options: call 416 597-0223, ext 3, or email membership@artsandlettersclub.ca.
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The drawing top left is by Arthur Lismer of member Peter Haworth, in the persona of the Marquesa Casati (1881-1957). She was the most scandalous woman of her day and a favourite subject of prominent painters and photographers. This drawing probably records a Club event occasioned by the 1934 purchase by the Art Gallery of Toronto (now AGO) of Augustus John’s portrait of Casati.s.
The painting top the right of Philippa Faulkner hangs in our Boardroom. It is by member, Bill Sherman, and as it predates her membership, she and her painting had a presence in the Club before women were admitted in 1985. She joined us in 1989 and remained a member until her death 12 years later.
You can join this list of illustrious Arts & Letters members — and this is only a sample!
Louis Applebaum, Eric Arthur, Marius Barbeau, Mario Bernardi, David Blackwood, Jack Bush, Douglas Campbell, A.J. Casson, Austin Clarke, Charles Comfort, Robertson Davies, Dora de Pedery-Hunt, Arnold Edinborough, Victor Feldbrill, Maureen Forrester, Northrop Frye, Bill Glassco, Richard Gwyn, Lawren Harris, Don Harron, Elmer Iseler, A.Y. Jackson, Tom Kneebone, Kay Kritzwiser, Heath Lamberts, Arthur Lismer, Hugh MacLennan, Ernest MacMillan, Leon Major, Vincent Massey, Ed Mirvish, W.O. Mitchell, Ruby Mercer, Mavor Moore, John Neville, Betty Oliphant, Christopher Plummer, Rod Robbie, Lister Sinclair, Tommy Tweed, Herbert Whittaker, Joyce Wieland, Healey Willan, Elwy Yost
Your name could be here!