November 29, 2021
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has launched a series of American Sign Language (ASL) videos about the grant application and assessment process . They include information about OAC services and supports for Deaf artists and artists with disabilities.
The following vi...
November 22, 2021
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It is with sadness that the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) board and staff learned of the death of former board member and Sudbury resident Josée Forest-Niesing , on November 20 from COVID-19 related causes.
Josée was appointed to OAC’s...
November 3, 2021
The Ontario government is increasing support for the province’s arts sector with a $5-million grant program administered through the Ontario Arts Council. The funding will create more opportunities for Indigenous artists and arts organizations to reconnect with their audience...
November 3, 2021
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has established Career Catalyst: Project Grants for New Generation Artists, a $1 million grant program for professional artists aged 18 to 30 . The program supports activities that will help build career momentum as individual artists recov...
October 22, 2021
The Government of Ontario has named Ontario Arts Council (OAC) board member Dani Peters as Vice-Chair, following the summer reappointment Rita Davies as OAC Chair.
“I am delighted to have been reappointed to the OAC board,” said Rita Davies, CM, OAC Chair. “The work...
September 30, 2021
The turtle represents “Truth,” which is one of the Seven Grandfather Teachings of the Ojibwe. The 94 orange flowers growing out of the top of the turtle represent the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action. The flowering garden connects...
September 23, 2021
Musician Julie Title is this year’s recipient of the Ontario Arts Council (OAC)’s Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award for her song " Ghost ." The award will be presented on Saturday, September 25 , during Folk Music Ontario (FMO)’s virtual Awards Weekend. Abou...
September 17, 2021
The Francophone Arts Team is here to help you! The Francophone Arts team will hold virtual office hours to answer questions about Francophone project programs with upcoming September and October deadlines. More information is available here .
Please note that the office...
August 20, 2021
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is developing a new strategic plan that will guide our work over the next five years. An important step in our consultations is to gather information from the arts community through a survey, . We hope that you will share your th...
August 17, 2021
Elder and language-keeper Barbara Nolan is the recipient of the 2021 Ontario Arts Council Indigenous Arts Award . This award, created in 2012, celebrates the work of Indigenous artists and arts leaders who have made significant contributions to the arts in Ontario.
In ...