Exhibition: SAY IT LOUD - Toronto

SAY IT LOUD - Toronto is a collaboration of BAIDA (external link)  (the Black Architects and Interior Designers Association), SOSA (external link)  (the Society of South Asian Architects), and DAS-TMU (the Department of Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University). Opening in September 2026 with physical and online formats, this exhibition combines data, graphics, storytelling, and networking opportunities, showcasing accomplishments of up to 50 architects.

The exhibition format is framed by the internationally acclaimed Beyond the Built Environment - SAY IT LOUD (external link)  initiative. Founded by Pascale Sablan (external link) , an award-winning architect-activist, author and architect, Beyond the Built Environment (BBE) has supported over 50 exhibitions across the world since 2017. You can read more about the curation of SAY IT LOUD - Toronto and it's opening reception here.

The exhibition is open to the public from Thursday, September 24th until Friday, November 13th.

Closing reception: November 13th.

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6pm)

The closing event is organized by BAIDA and will include presentations and discussion in the Pit, starting at 6:30pm, as well as a reception and networking in the Paul H. Cocker Gallery and atrium. BAIDA’s Open Studio Night featuring presentations by Abel Omeiza, Development Manager at Waterfront Toronto, and Renée Powell-Hines, Executive Director of BAIDA.

The exhibition is supported by the Ontario Association of Architects (external link)  and Perkins&Will. (external link)