Gallery 1065
Gallery 1065 is one of Toronto’s newest art galleries, located in Toronto’s Bloorcourt neighbourhood. As co-curator of the gallery and artist-in-residence of the 15.5-foot storefront lightbox sign above the gallery, Jode has been installing a new sign each month, with messages that spark curiosity and connection. Below are some of the signs that have appeared so far. Got an idea for the sign? Submit your idea here and help bring a little magic to the street.
A new sign for February 2026 to accompany the ALL LIGHT show, as part of the DesignTO Festival. Special thanks to Hilary Doyle for inspiring the sign.
For 10 days only, Gallery 1065 was transformed into The National Portrait Gallery of Canada of Bloorcourt in January 2026.
Congrats @flummoxinc for winning the inaugural Gallery 1065 summer sign contest with this playful and puzzling gem: NOW LATE TOO IT’S BUT BACKWARDS SIGN THIS INSTALLED SOMEBODY.
In Summer 2025, Jode invited playful and thought-provoking ideas for the sign above the gallery.
A special tweak to the sign for Fathers’ Day 2025.
A Mother’s Day sign for May 2025.
A heartfelt message for February 2025.
In January 2025, local legend Martin Reis launched the Survival of the Friendliest project with a 15-foot scrabble-themed sign for Gallery 1065
A sign of things to come. The inaugural sign for Gallery 1065, installed December 2024.