February 11, 2022
As of the 2022-23 fiscal year, all incorporated not-for-profit organizations that apply for Ontario Arts Council (OAC) grants must include their business number on their profile in Nova , OAC’s online grant application system.
Your organization will not be able to subm...
February 3, 2022
The two newest members appointed to the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) board of directors are Innisfil’s William Moore and Mississauga’s Marek Ruta . “I was delighted to host OAC’s first meeting of 2022 last week with our two newest board members in attendance,” said Rit...
January 10, 2022
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Chair Rita Davies today announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carolyn Vesely .
“The OAC Board of Directors wish Carolyn well in her new endeavours and we thank her for her contributions, years of service to OAC and to ...
December 10, 2021
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has established Indigenous Arts Support , a $4-million grant program announced in early November by the Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.
The one-time project program supports the artist...
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...