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Franco-Ontarian Arts

The arts are a critical link between language and identity. OAC has programs designed to assist the creation, production, promotion and presentation of art created in French. Our francophone population is the second largest in North America!

In fulfilling its mandate, the OAC serves one of the most diverse cultural, racial, linguistic and Aboriginal populations in Canada. Through its programs and services, the OAC supports artists, organizations and communities across Ontario, and welcomes all forms of artistic expression and practice.

Only French-language applications will be accepted for the following programs. Please note that Francophone artists can also apply (in French or English) to OAC programs outside the Franco-Ontarian Arts office.

  • Aide à la diffusion artistique supports professional, not-for-profit arts organizations that present francophone arts and artists to the public.
  • Avance médias provides support to francophone artists who pursue creative projects involving film, video and sound media.
  • Chanson et musique supports francophone lyricists, composers and singer-songwriters in creating, recording and producing new work.
  • Création littéraire supports professional writers working on a major literary project. Applicants must have
    • one book published by a recognized publisher, or
    • one interview, article or other text published in a professional journal or periodical.

    Playwrights must have had at least one work produced professionally.

  • Édition is an operating program that funds French-language, Ontario-based, book and periodical publishers that cover art and literary subjects. Project grants are given for periodicals that publish special editions or series on the arts.
  • Jets de théâtre provides project funding to individuals, collectives and organizations for the development, exploration, creation and production of French-language theatre in Ontario.
  • Organismes franco-ontariens de service aux arts awards operating funding to not-for-profit, membership-based arts service organizations whose programs and services support their members’ professional or organizational development and promote awareness of francophone arts in Ontario. Applicants must have achieved at least two years of regular programming.
  • Théâtre is an operating grant program that funds not-for-profit organizations that produce and present French-language theatre to the public. Applicants must have achieved at least two years of regular programming.

For more information

  • Claudette Jaiko, Franco-Ontarian Arts Officer, 416-969-7427, toll-free in Ontario 1-800-387-0058 extension 7427, cjaiko@arts.on.ca
  • Luciana Pierre, Francophone Arts Associate Officer, 416-969-7400, toll free in Ontario 1-800-387-0058 extension 7400, lpierre@arts.on.ca
  • Virginie Ouellette-Berruel, Program Assistant, 416-969-7417, toll free in Ontario 1-800-387-0058 extension 7417, vberruel@arts.on.ca

You are not limited to the programs listed above.

Other Programs Available to You

  • Aboriginal Arts programs are designed specifically for Aboriginal artists, groups and arts organizations.
  • Arts Education and Community and Multidisciplinary Arts programs support artists, groups and arts organizations working collaboratively in schools and community settings.
  • The Northern Arts program is designed for artists, groups and arts organizations in Northern Ontario. See PDF FileOAC’s maps of geographic regions.
  • Organizational Development helps organizations build capacity through programs such as Compass.
  • There are programs that help individuals undertake residencies in Ontario, Canada, and around the world.
  • Skills and Careers includes programs that support artists and arts professionals who want training or professional and career development.
  • Touring programs help artists, groups, arts organizations and performers interested in touring throughout Ontario, in Canada and around the world.