The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) looks for photos that reflect the breadth of OAC-funded activities. Showcasing arts activities on OAC’s various communications platforms helps the public and our elected representatives see the extraordinary work of Ontario artists and arts organizations.
Where will the photos be used?
Your photos may be used in a variety of ways by OAC, including:
- on OAC’s website
- on our social media platforms
- in various print or online publications
- in presentations
What kinds of photos should you submit?
The OAC likes to showcase various aspects of creation – not simply the finished product!
Examples of photos we’re looking for:
- performances and exhibitions (including online activities)
- audience engagement / crowd shots
- rehearsals
- workshops and education activities
- festival events and screenings
- behind-the-scenes and work-in-progress photos
- captures of video, film or multimedia projects
- book or magazine covers
Photos should be high-resolution (300 ppi), print quality and are preferred in JPEG format.
Please note: We do not use photos that clearly identify individuals under the age of 18.
What should you include with your submission?
Photo Release Form
The OAC is required to obtain legal permission to use your photo(s). Please download and complete this
photo release form and submit it with your photo(s).
Photo Information
For each photo please include the following information
in a Word or PDF document:
- Your name (if you received a grant as an individual artist) or your organization’s name.
- The OAC program through which the pictured activity was funded.
- The approximate date the photo was taken (month or year is fine).
- The location where the photo was taken (city, town or First Nation is fine).
- The name of the photographer.
- The name and email of the person we should contact if we need more information.
- The name of the project pictured (if applicable).
- The title of any artwork pictured (if applicable).
- The name(s) of the artist(s) whose work is represented (if applicable).
- The name(s) of the individual(s) in the photo from left to right (if applicable).
- Any other contextual details important to interpreting the photo (if applicable).
Tip: To embed your photo files with your authoring information using Photoshop, go to File > File Info.
How can you submit your photos?
Go to
www.wetransfer.com, add your
photo(s) and
completed photo release form along with any
supporting photo information. Please direct the transfer to send to
communications@arts.on.ca when you are ready to submit.
Questions or concerns?
416-961-1660 | 1-800-387-0058 (toll-free in Ontario)
communications@arts.on.ca