The Auto BLDG, 9th Floor

The Auto BLDG at 158 Sterling Road was built in 1919 by Northern Aluminum (now Alcan) as an aluminium foundry. A reminder of Toronto’s Industrial past, the building was rumoured to be the tallest in the city upon its completion. In 2015, after the closing of the foundry, Castlepoint Numa re-developed the building. The first three floors are now the home of Toronto’s Museum of Contemporary Art, and many other floors have been subdivided as office spaces, but the 9th floor remains vacant.

The Biennial’s exhibition on the 9th floor of The Auto BLDG showcases the work of ten artists, including new commissions of video and photo installations, paintings, sculptures, and commissioned textile works by nine contemporary artists.

Note: Entrance to the 9th floor is on Sterling Road, to the left of the main entrance.

If you require automatic doors to access our exhibition space, please enter through the back entrance of 158 Sterling Road and take the elevators located in the southwest vestibule to the 9th floor.

If you require assistance entering the Toronto Biennial on Tuesdays between 10am – 6pm or Wednesdays-Sundays between 10am – 11am, please call 416-530-7474 or enter through the back of the building.

This venue is generously provided by Castlepoint Numa.