Withrow Common Gallery

<div>An initiative of the Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA), Withrow Common is an exciting community event space located at Toronto&rsquo;s Exhibition Place, across from the Princess Margaret Fountain.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The 2,675 square-foot gallery lives in the west side of the Queen Elizabeth Building complex, which was constructed in 1957. Designed by architects Page &amp; Steele Inc., led by designer Peter Dickinson, the structure exemplifies the mid-century Modernist architecture movement in Toronto in the 1950s. This was a movement in which Dickinson played a prominent role (Ontario Association of Architecture). The building was originally envisioned as the CNE&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s Building and was re-named the Queen Elizabeth Building in 1957. It has a long and rich history of hosting exhibits and educational events.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Most recently, the space served as the Executive Offices for the Exhibition Place Board of Governors. In 2016, the CNEA won a bid to redevelop these offices as a multipurpose gallery space to facilitate events and workshops for the neighbouring community and beyond. The renovation of the space was completed in 2017.</div><div>The CNEA&rsquo;s overall design concept for the renovation of the building was to honour its mid-century Modernist history, while embracing a clean, simple and contemporary look.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Withrow Common is a flexible space that allows you to choose caterers, d&eacute;cor and other details that suit your style and budget.</div>