Preview Gala: International Ceramic Art Fair 2026

Be among the first to view and purchase exceptional works at the Preview Gala of the 2026 International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF).

The International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF) is the Gardiner Museum’s biennial celebration of innovation and contemporary directions in ceramics, inviting visitors to discover how the boundaries of craftsmanship are being redefined in clay.

Proceeds from the Preview Gala support the Gardiner's Community Access Fund, making clay programs more widely available to communities with limited access to arts education.

ICAF is open to the public May 28 - August 16, 2026.

Dress: Cocktail attire

Single Ticket: $250
Package of 10: $2,000
Gardiner Members*: $200
By Phone: 416.408.5051
*Gardiner Members will be provided with a code to access the discount on Single Tickets. Discount does not apply to Get Acquainted or Annual Pass Holders.
Charitable tax receipt issued post-event for the maximum allowable amount.

Supporting Sponsor
Appleyard Rebanks Family
Eddy Reitberger

Government Support
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund

Artist Sponsor
The Peter and Melanie Munk Charitable Foundation

Contributing Sponsors
Monica Gupta & John Cadiz
The Danish Arts Foundation
The Danish Ministry of Culture and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Hon. Nicole Eaton
The Murray Frum Foundation
Zhou Family Foundation

Hospitality Partners
Collective Arts
The Food Dudes

Thanks To
3D Potter

With thanks to our 2026 Honorary Committee

James Appleyard, Robert Davies, The Hon. Nicole Eaton, Yvonne Fleck, Jennifer Kerbel Poirier, Nattiya King-Stewart, Patricia Koval, Nancy Lockhart, David Mirvish, Kent Monkman, Melanie Munk