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OAC Launches New Strategic Plan
December 7, 2022
Hundreds of artists, arts organizations, community stakeholders and arts supporters across Ontario are gathering this afternoon for the virtual launch of Reset. Renew. Revitalize. – A Strategic Plan for the Ontario Arts Council (2022-2027), which is now available online.
Karl Hirzer receives 2022 Heinz Unger Award
November 24, 2022
Karl Hirzer, the associate conductor of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, has been announced as the recipient of the Heinz Unger Award.
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Message from CEO Michael Murray on Black History Month
February 1, 2023
One of the greatest joys and challenges in a career of creating, producing and presenting art is that it puts you face to face with identity. It’s the joy of being challenged to see yourself as you are, to love and celebrate that.
Literature Officer Jack Illingworth leaving OAC for new role
January 25, 2023
Our fervent congratulations to Jack Illingworth, Literature Officer, who has decided to return to the publishing community where he will be the new Executive Director of the Association of Canadian Publishers.
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