The 6th Annual International Art and Found Day
The concept of Art and Found was created 7 years ago by Toronto artist Courtney Senior. Before she found her footing in the world of selling art, Courtney decided to find loving homes for her work by giving it away for free. She would package up her original artworks and leave them around different neighbourhoods in Toronto for people to find. Each artwork came with a note on the outside that read “Hello, I’m an original abstract painting in need of a loving home. FREE ART #ArtandFound.”
With the hashtag and personalized note on the inside, dozens of residents have contacted Courtney over the years sharing their excitement and gratitude for their new piece of artwork. Realizing the impact this had on the community and the keen interest of fellow artists to join in this initiative, Art and Found Day was born.
Want to participate? More info here: https://artandfoundday.com/
How It Works
- Artists choose one or more artworks – it could be a painting, photograph, drawing, handmade item, music album etc.
- Each piece is packaged up safely and clearly marked with the hashtag #ArtandFoundDay2026.
- An additional note is on the inside with information about the piece and the artist
- Artworks will be dropped off within the artists’ communities on March 12th, 2026.
- To share your art drop or your art find use the hashtag #ArtandFoundDay and be sure to tag @ArtandFoundDay