On the night of October 1, Toronto will be transformed with the sixth annual Scotiabank Nuit Blanche — an all-night celebration of all things art. This year, more than 130 projects created by over 500 local, national and international artists will spring up throughout the city.

The city-produced component of the free event splits downtown Toronto into three zones: A, B and C, and features 46 projects throughout. Zone A, located in the north end of downtown, is home to the "Restaging the Encounter" exhibit, which examines the moments when the political becomes poetic. Zone B, in the downtown core, will definitely be of interest to media geeks; it's where "The Future of the Present" exhibit can be found, which features works that reflect the philosophies of Marshall McLuhan. Zone C, found in the south end of downtown, invites people to transform and occupy Toronto's financial district with the "You had to go looking for it" exhibit.

Independent artists will also be producing 88 other works of art, scattered throughout the city in neighbourhoods like Parkdale, Queen West and the Distillery District, as well as in facilities from Fort York to OCAD University to Artscape Wychwood Barns and many more.

"Scotiabank Nuit Blanche is one of the most highly anticipated events in Toronto's cultural calendar," said Toronto Mayor Rob Ford. "This celebration of contemporary art is made possible through the outstanding partnerships with corporate sponsors, cultural agencies, arts organizations and the commitment of hundreds of volunteers. The organizers have assembled an exciting program of contemporary art and artists for Toronto to experience for one night only."

Since 2006, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche has featured over 600 official art installations created by nearly 2,500 artists. Over a million people have attended each year since 2008, and this year, you can get caught up in the magic right along with them; the Fanshawe Student Union is hosting a trip to this sleeplessly artistic night. Tickets, which cover the round-trip bus fare to Toronto, are $15 for students or $17 for non-students. The bus leaves Fanshawe at 5 p.m. and should arrive just as the night falls and the celebration begins at 7 p.m. The bus will drop people off close to Dundas and Youge Streets — in Zone B, but a short walk away from Zones A and C. The bus heads out from Toronto at 2 a.m. Begin planning your night now at scotiabanknuitblanche.ca.