Museum of Bad Gifts

Where awkward presents have a presence.

Established in 2024 in Toronto, Canada.December 26, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Northern Contemporary Gallery
420 Roncesvalles AvenueThis show curated by Stephanie Avery and Shari KasmanGallery Hours: Dec 26–Jan 4, 12–6 pm
Closed: Monday & Jan 1
Opening Reception: Dec 26, 6–10 pmAdmission: PWYC
(Suggested $5/$10/$20/Whatever)


From the 2025-2026 show—December 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026:
Original/unique coverage:
- Agence France-Presse
- Global News
- France 24
- El Economista
- India Abroad
- Asia One News TV
- Radio Télévision Belge de la
Communauté Français (Belgium)
- Myanmar International TV
- Pakistan TV
- 8TV Mandarin News, Malaysia
Wire pickups/syndicated:
- Barron's
- National Post


Featured in Creative Thailand Magazine, July 2025


Press from the 2024-2025 show—December 26, 2024 to January 12, 2025:
- Smithsonian Magazine
- CBC News
- Toronto Star
- Toronto Today
- Niezalezna
- Red Deer Advocate
- CityTV
- Global News
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Member of the Canadian Museums AssociationThis museum is the brainchild of artists Stephanie Avery, Shari Kasman, Martin Reis, and Sean Martindale.

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Here are some of the items featured at last year's Museum of Bad Gifts exhibit: