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, there are no monthly minimums and there is no initiation fee.

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

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.

What Does It Cost?

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!

 

This is a drawing 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.

The painting 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.

This is a drawing 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.

The painting 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.

Annual Fees, as of April 1, 2023

  • Junior Members (Below age 36):      $300
  • Senior Members (Age 36-89):         $1,400
  • Associate Members:                            $700

    (90 years of age or older;
    persons who live 50 kilometers or more from 14 Elm Street; or
    who are unable to attend Club functions on a regular basis as determined by the Membership Committee)

Three month and twelve month instalment payment options are available. A modest service fee will apply.

There are no initiation fees and no monthly minimums.

 

Sculptor Janet Hunter and one of her works in her solo exhibition at the Club

Visual artist Andrew Sookrah with his portrait of Past President . . .

Singer and opera director, Penelope Tibbles Cookson

Sculptor Janet Hunter and one of her works in her solo exhibition at the Club

Visual artist Andrew Sookrah with his portrait of singer and opera director Penelope Tibbles Cookson

Author and poet Molly Peacock with some of her books
Photo: Candice Ferreira

 

Jazz cellist George Crotty in a solo performance at the Club

 

Author and poet Molly Peacock with some of her books.
Photo: Candice Ferreira

How to Reach Us

The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto
14 Elm Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5G 1G7
416 597-0223

General Inquiries: E-mail links

Club Manager: Fiona McKeown
and for inquiries about renting facilities for weddings, or for social or business occasions.

Membership enquiries: Naomi Hunter
Administrative Assistant: Cornelia Persich
Archivist: Scott James

Sculptor Janet Hunter and one of her works in her solo exhibition at the Club

Visual artist Andrew Sookrah with his portrait of Past President . . .

Singer and opera director, Penelope Tibbles Cookson

Author and poet Molly Peacock with some of her books Photo: Candice Ferreira

Jazz cellist George Crotty in a solo performance at the Club