2018 GRANTING PROGRAM DEADLINES= Grants for individuals= Grants for ad hoc groups/collectives= Grants for organizations

(new) = New program * = New date

CREATING AND PRESENTINGNEW VENTURES FUND (new)

Sep. 26

CRAFTCraft ProjectsOct. 17Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual ArtistsOct. 11*Exhibition AssistanceApplications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019.Indigenous Visual Artists’ MaterialsApplications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.

DANCEDance Organizations: OperatingFeb. 15Dance ProjectsApr. 11* and Oct. 4

DEAF AND DISABILITY ARTSDeaf artists, artists with disabilities and Deaf and disability arts organizations can also apply to other OAC programs.

Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual ArtistsOct. 11*Deaf and Disability Arts ProjectsOct. 11*

NOTES

Ontario Arts Council121 Bloor Street East, 7th floor, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3M5416-961-1660 | toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-387-0058info@arts.on.ca | www.arts.on.ca

@OntarioArts @ONArtsCouncil

FRANCOPHONE ARTSOnly French-language applications will be accepted for the following programs. Please note that Francophone artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and arts organizations can also apply (in French or English) to other OAC programs.

Arts médiatiques – projets francophones(formerly Avance médias – projets) Apr. 19* and Sep. 27*Arts visuels, arts médiatiques et métiers d’art : organismes et centresd’artistes autogérés francophones – fonctionnementApr. 4Arts visuels et métiers d’art – projets francophones(formerly Artistes visuels et des métiers d’art – projets) Apr. 26* and Oct. 4Édition francophone – fonctionnementFeb. 15Littérature – projets francophones(formerly Création littéraire – projets) Apr. 26* and Oct. 4Musique – projets francophones(formerly Chanson et musique – projets) Apr. 25 and Oct. 3Théâtre – projets francophones(formerly Jets de théâtre – projets) Apr. 25 and Oct. 3Théâtre francophone – fonctionnementApr. 4

INDIGENOUS ARTSIndigenous artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and arts organizations may choose to apply to other OAC programs. The OAC also administers the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) that supports community-based Indigenous community, culture and way of life activities. See a list of ICF programs at the end of this brochure.

Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally DiverseOct. 11* Indigenous Arts ProjectsMar. 22* and Sep. 19Indigenous Visual Artists’ MaterialsApplications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.

LITERATURELiterary Creation ProjectsOct. 18 (Works for Publication) Oct. 25* (Works for Performance)Literary Organizations: OperatingMar. 15Literary Organizations ProjectsFeb. 22Publishing Organizations: OperatingFeb. 15 (Book Publishers) Jun. 19 (Magazine Publishers)Publishing Organizations ProjectsJun. 5Recommender Grants for WritersApplications accepted by recommenders from September 5, 2018 toJanuary 16*, 2019.

MAJOR ORGANIZATIONSMajor Organizations: OperatingApr. 4

MEDIA ARTSExhibition AssistanceApplications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019.Media Artists Creation ProjectsMar. 28* and Oct. 2Media Arts Organizations: OperatingFeb. 27*Media Arts ProjectsFeb. 21 and Sep. 13

MULTI AND INTER-ARTSMulti and Inter-Arts Organizations: OperatingApr. 4Multi and Inter-Arts ProjectsMar. 21 and Oct. 17

MUSICMusic Creation ProjectsApr. 24 and Sep. 13Music Organizations: OperatingMar. 8 Oct. 17 (Festivals Only)Music Production and Presentation ProjectsMar. 28* and Oct. 2Music Recording ProjectsMay 16 and Nov. 15

NORTHERN ARTSNorthern Arts ProjectsMay 2 and Nov. 20

THEATRERecommender Grants for Theatre CreatorsApplications accepted by recommenders from September 2018 to January 2019.Theatre Organizations: OperatingMar. 15 Nov. 1 (Summer Theatres Only)Theatre ProjectsFeb. 1* and Aug. 1

VISUAL ARTSCuratorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally DiverseOct. 11*Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual ArtistsOct. 11*Exhibition AssistanceApplications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019.Indigenous Visual Artists’ MaterialsApplications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.Public Art Galleries: OperatingJun. 5Visual Artists Creation ProjectsApr. 24 and Nov. 22*Visual Arts Artist-Run Centres and Organizations: OperatingMar. 1Visual Arts ProjectsJun. 19 and Dec. 5

BUILDING AUDIENCES AND MARKETSDiffusion francophone – fonctionnement(formerly Aide à la diffusion artistique – fonctionnement) Apr. 4Diffusion – projets francophones(formerly Aide à la diffusion artistique – projets) Apr. 18* and Sep. 26*Indigenous Presenters in the North: Music ProjectsNov. 29Market Development Projects (new)Nov. 1Market Development Travel (new)Applications accepted year-round.Ontario Arts Presenters ProjectsFeb. 15* and Sep. 19Touring ProjectsMar. 1, Jun. 28* and Oct. 16*

ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLSArtists in Communities and Schools ProjectsMar. 15, Jun. 20, Sep. 13 and Dec. 18Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools: OperatingApr. 4Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools ProjectsFeb. 22 and Aug. 29*

DEVELOPING CAREERS AND ARTS SERVICESArts Service Organizations: OperatingMar. 1Arts Service ProjectsApr. 10Chalmers Arts FellowshipsJun. 19Chalmers Professional Development ProjectsNov. 8*CompassMar. 1, Jul. 4 and Nov. 1Indigenous and Culturally Specific Dance: Training ProjectsSep. 20National and International Residency ProjectsApr. 4*Organismes francophones de service aux arts – fonctionnementFeb. 15Services aux arts – projets francophonesApr. 19* and Sep. 27*Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionalsand Arts Professionals of ColourMar. 21 and Oct. 17

INDIGENOUS CULTURE FUNDICF Small Grants (new)Applications accepted year-round.

ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives (new)May 1 and Nov. 1

ICF Projects Grants for Organizations (new)May 1 and Nov. 1

PREMIER’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTSNomination deadline: Dec. 4These awards recognize the oustanding achievements of artists and arts organizations and their contribution to arts and culture in Ontario. If you are interested in nominating an artist or arts organization, please visit www.arts.on.ca. The OAC administers this award on behalf of the Government of Ontario.

ACCESSIBILITYThe OAC is committed to ensuring that our programs and services are fully accessiblefor Deaf artists and artists with disabilities. Funding is available for applicants whoneed support to complete an application or who have additional accessibilityexpenses related to realizing an OAC-funded project. Alternate application formats orprocesses can also be made available. Please contact us at least four to six weeks inadvance of a deadline to enquire about alternate application options, or if you haveany other questions related to accessibility.

ASSESSORSCentral to OAC’s principles is its peer-review system, used in all grantingprograms. Every year, OAC invites hundreds of Ontario arts professionals to serve asassessors to its programs. If you are interested in putting your name forward, pleaseemail assessors@arts.on.ca.

OAC

NOTES

Ontario Arts Council121 Bloor Street East, 7th floor, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3M5416-961-1660 | toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-387-0058info@arts.on.ca | www.arts.on.ca

@OntarioArts @ONArtsCouncil

LITERATURELiterary Creation ProjectsOct. 18 (Works for Publication) Oct. 25* (Works for Performance)Literary Organizations: OperatingMar. 15Literary Organizations ProjectsFeb. 22Publishing Organizations: OperatingFeb. 15 (Book Publishers) Jun. 19 (Magazine Publishers)Publishing Organizations ProjectsJun. 5Recommender Grants for WritersApplications accepted by recommenders from September 5, 2018 toJanuary 16*, 2019.

MAJOR ORGANIZATIONSMajor Organizations: OperatingApr. 4

MEDIA ARTSExhibition AssistanceApplications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019.Media Artists Creation ProjectsMar. 28* and Oct. 2Media Arts Organizations: OperatingFeb. 27*Media Arts ProjectsFeb. 21 and Sep. 13

MULTI AND INTER-ARTSMulti and Inter-Arts Organizations: OperatingApr. 4Multi and Inter-Arts ProjectsMar. 21 and Oct. 17

MUSICMusic Creation ProjectsApr. 24 and Sep. 13Music Organizations: OperatingMar. 8 Oct. 17 (Festivals Only)Music Production and Presentation ProjectsMar. 28* and Oct. 2Music Recording ProjectsMay 16 and Nov. 15

NORTHERN ARTSNorthern Arts ProjectsMay 2 and Nov. 20

THEATRERecommender Grants for Theatre CreatorsApplications accepted by recommenders from September 2018 to January 2019.Theatre Organizations: OperatingMar. 15 Nov. 1 (Summer Theatres Only)Theatre ProjectsFeb. 1* and Aug. 1

VISUAL ARTSCuratorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally DiverseOct. 11*Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual ArtistsOct. 11*Exhibition AssistanceApplications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019.Indigenous Visual Artists’ MaterialsApplications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.Public Art Galleries: OperatingJun. 5Visual Artists Creation ProjectsApr. 24 and Nov. 22*Visual Arts Artist-Run Centres and Organizations: OperatingMar. 1Visual Arts ProjectsJun. 19 and Dec. 5

BUILDING AUDIENCES AND MARKETSDiffusion francophone – fonctionnement(formerly Aide à la diffusion artistique – fonctionnement) Apr. 4Diffusion – projets francophones(formerly Aide à la diffusion artistique – projets) Apr. 18* and Sep. 26*Indigenous Presenters in the North: Music ProjectsNov. 29Market Development Projects (new)Nov. 1Market Development Travel (new)Applications accepted year-round.Ontario Arts Presenters ProjectsFeb. 15* and Sep. 19Touring ProjectsMar. 1, Jun. 28* and Oct. 16*

ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLSArtists in Communities and Schools ProjectsMar. 15, Jun. 20, Sep. 13 and Dec. 18Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools: OperatingApr. 4Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools ProjectsFeb. 22 and Aug. 29*

DEVELOPING CAREERS AND ARTS SERVICESArts Service Organizations: OperatingMar. 1Arts Service ProjectsApr. 10Chalmers Arts FellowshipsJun. 19Chalmers Professional Development ProjectsNov. 8*CompassMar. 1, Jul. 4 and Nov. 1Indigenous and Culturally Specific Dance: Training ProjectsSep. 20National and International Residency ProjectsApr. 4*Organismes francophones de service aux arts – fonctionnementFeb. 15Services aux arts – projets francophonesApr. 19* and Sep. 27*Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionalsand Arts Professionals of ColourMar. 21 and Oct. 17

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has been supporting professional Ontario-basedartists and arts organizations since 1963. In this brochure you will find thedeadlines for granting programs serving various arts communities, artistic practicesand disciplines. Program information and eligibility criteria are available onlineat www.arts.on.ca.

New this year:• Many deadline dates and program names have changed in OAC’s

Francophone arts programs.• For the next four years, OAC is introducing the New Ventures Fund to support

innovative projects and initiatives and enhance diverse and inclusive publicengagement in the arts.

• The Indigenous Artists in Communities Projects and Indigenous Artistsin Schools Projects programs have merged and become theIndigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects program.

• Two new market development programs have launched – Market DevelopmentProjects and Market Development Travel.

• The OAC now administers the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) on behalf of theGovernment of Ontario. The fund is made up of three programs – ICF SmallGrants, ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives andICF Project Grants for Organizations – that support community-basedIndigenous community, culture and way of life activities.

FUNDING FRAMEWORKThe OAC is committed to ensuring equitable access for everyone, with particularemphasis on six priority groups and the organizations that serve them and the public– artists of colour, Deaf artists and artists with disabilities, Francophone artists,Indigenous artists, new generation artists (18-30 year olds) and artists living inregions outside Toronto. Some of these priority groups have a unique history,identity and status in Canada, some have faced historical and/or systemic barriers,others reflect OAC’s province-wide mandate and all are essential to the future of thearts sector.

Within this context, OAC supports arts activity through four funding streams – creatingand presenting, building audiences and markets, engaging communities andschools and developing careers and arts services.

2018ONTARIO ARTS COUNCILGRANTING PROGRAM DEADLINES

INDIGENOUS CULTURE FUNDICF Small Grants (new)Applications accepted year-round.

ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives (new)May 1 and Nov. 1

ICF Projects Grants for Organizations (new)May 1 and Nov. 1

PREMIER’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTSNomination deadline: Dec. 4These awards recognize the oustanding achievements of artists and arts organizations and their contribution to arts and culture in Ontario. If you are interested in nominating an artist or arts organization, please visit www.arts.on.ca. The OAC administers this award on behalf of the Government of Ontario.

ACCESSIBILITYThe OAC is committed to ensuring that our programs and services are fully accessiblefor Deaf artists and artists with disabilities. Funding is available for applicants whoneed support to complete an application or who have additional accessibilityexpenses related to realizing an OAC-funded project. Alternate application formats orprocesses can also be made available. Please contact us at least four to six weeks inadvance of a deadline to enquire about alternate application options, or if you haveany other questions related to accessibility.

ASSESSORSCentral to OAC’s principles is its peer-review system, used in all grantingprograms. Every year, OAC invites hundreds of Ontario arts professionals to serve asassessors to its programs. If you are interested in putting your name forward, pleaseemail assessors@arts.on.ca.

= Grants for individuals = Grants for ad hoc groups/collectives = Grants for organizations

(new) = New program

OAC2018ONTARIO ARTS COUNCILGRANTING PROGRAM DEADLINES

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has been supporting professional Ontario-based artists and arts organizations since 1963. In this brochure you will find the deadlines for granting programs serving various arts communities, artistic practices and disciplines. Program information and eligibility criteria are available online at www.arts.on.ca.

New this year:• Many deadline dates and program names have changed in OAC’s

Francophone arts programs. • For the next four years, OAC is introducing the New Ventures Fund to support

innovative projects and initiatives and enhance diverse and inclusive public engagement in the arts.

• The Indigenous Artists in Communities Projects and Indigenous Artistsin Schools Projects programs have merged and become the Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects program.

• Two new market development programs have launched – Market DevelopmentProjects and Market Development Travel.

• The OAC now administers the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) on behalf of theGovernment of Ontario. The fund is made up of three programs – ICF Small Grants, ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives andICF Project Grants for Organizations – that support community-basedIndigenous community, culture and way of life activities.

FUNDING FRAMEWORKThe OAC is committed to ensuring equitable access for everyone, with particular emphasis on six priority groups and the organizations that serve them and the public – artists of colour, Deaf artists and artists with disabilities, Francophone artists,Indigenous artists, new generation artists (18-30 year olds) and artists living in regions outside Toronto. Some of these priority groups have a unique history, identity and status in Canada, some have faced historical and/or systemic barriers, others reflect OAC’s province-wide mandate and all are essential to the future of the arts sector.

Within this context, OAC supports arts activity through four funding streams – creating and presenting, building audiences and markets, engaging communities and schools and developing careers and arts services.

2018 GRANTING PROGRAM DEADLINES

CREATING AND PRESENTINGNEW VENTURES FUND (new)

Sep. 26

CRAFTCraft Projects Oct. 17Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists Oct. 11*Exhibition Assistance Applications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019.Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.

* = New date

DANCE Dance Organizations: Operating Feb. 15Dance Projects Apr. 11* and Oct. 4

DEAF AND DISABILITY ARTS Deaf artists, artists with disabilities and Deaf and disability arts organizations can also apply to other OAC programs.

Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists Oct. 11*Deaf and Disability Arts Projects Oct. 11*

FRANCOPHONE ARTS Only French-language applications will be accepted for the following programs. Please note that Francophone artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and arts organizations can also apply (in French or English) to other OAC programs.

Arts médiatiques – projets francophones (formerly Avance médias – projets) Apr. 19* and Sep. 27*Arts visuels, arts médiatiques et métiers d’art : organismes et centres d’artistes autogérés francophones – fonctionnement Apr. 4Arts visuels et métiers d’art – projets francophones (formerly Artistes visuels et des métiers d’art – projets) Apr. 26* and Oct. 4Édition francophone – fonctionnement Feb. 15Littérature – projets francophones (formerly Création littéraire – projets) Apr. 26* and Oct. 4Musique – projets francophones (formerly Chanson et musique – projets) Apr. 25 and Oct. 3 Théâtre – projets francophones (formerly Jets de théâtre – projets) Apr. 25 and Oct. 3Théâtre francophone – fonctionnement Apr. 4

INDIGENOUS ARTS Indigenous artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and arts organizations may choose to apply to other OAC programs. The OAC also administers the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) that supports community-based Indigenous community, culture and way of life activities. See a list of ICF programs at the end of this brochure.

Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse Oct. 11*Indigenous Arts Projects Mar. 22* and Sep. 19Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.

OAC

OAC2018 GRANTING PROGRAM DEADLINES

= Grants for individuals = Grants for ad hoc groups/collectives = Grants for organizations

(new) = New program * = New date

CREATING AND PRESENTINGNEW VENTURES FUND (new) Sep. 26

CRAFT Craft Projects

Oct. 17 Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists

Oct. 11* Exhibition Assistance

Applications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019. Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials

Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.

DANCE Dance Organizations: Operating

Feb. 15 Dance Projects

Apr. 11* and Oct. 4

DEAF AND DISABILITY ARTS Deaf artists, artists with disabilities and Deaf and disability arts organizations can also apply to other OAC programs.

Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists Oct. 11*

Deaf and Disability Arts Projects Oct. 11*

NOTES

Ontario Arts Council121 Bloor Street East, 7th floor, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3M5416-961-1660 | toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-387-0058info@arts.on.ca | www.arts.on.ca

@OntarioArts @ONArtsCouncil

FRANCOPHONE ARTS Only French-language applications will be accepted for the following programs. Please note that Francophone artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and arts organizations can also apply (in French or English) to other OAC programs.

Arts médiatiques – projets francophones (formerly Avance médias – projets) Apr. 19* and Sep. 27*

Arts visuels, arts médiatiques et métiers d’art : organismes et centres d’artistes autogérés francophones – fonctionnement Apr. 4

Arts visuels et métiers d’art – projets francophones (formerly Artistes visuels et des métiers d’art – projets) Apr. 26* and Oct. 4

Édition francophone – fonctionnement Feb. 15

Littérature – projets francophones (formerly Création littéraire – projets) Apr. 26* and Oct. 4

Musique – projets francophones (formerly Chanson et musique – projets) Apr. 25 and Oct. 3

Théâtre – projets francophones (formerly Jets de théâtre – projets) Apr. 25 and Oct. 3

Théâtre francophone – fonctionnement Apr. 4

INDIGENOUS ARTS Indigenous artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and arts organizations may choose to apply to other OAC programs. The OAC also administers the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) that supports community-based Indigenous community, culture and way of life activities. See a list of ICF programs at the end of this brochure.

Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse Oct. 11*

Indigenous Arts Projects Mar. 22* and Sep. 19

Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.

VISUAL ARTS Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse

Oct. 11* Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists

Oct. 11* Exhibition Assistance

Applications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019. Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials

Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019. Public Art Galleries: Operating

Jun. 5 Visual Artists Creation Projects

Apr. 24 and Nov. 22* Visual Arts Artist-Run Centres and Organizations: Operating

Mar. 1 Visual Arts Projects

Jun. 19 and Dec. 5

BUILDING AUDIENCES AND MARKETS Diffusion francophone – fonctionnement

(formerly Aide à la diffusion artistique – fonctionnement) Apr. 4

Diffusion – projets francophones (formerly Aide à la diffusion artistique – projets) Apr. 18* and Sep. 26*

Indigenous Presenters in the North: Music Projects Nov. 29

Market Development Projects (new) Nov. 1

Market Development Travel (new) Applications accepted year-round.

Ontario Arts Presenters Projects Feb. 15* and Sep. 19

Touring Projects Mar. 1, Jun. 28* and Oct. 16*

ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

Mar. 15, Jun. 20, Sep. 13 and Dec. 18 Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools: Operating

Apr. 4 Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

Feb. 22 and Aug. 29*

DEVELOPING CAREERS AND ARTS SERVICES Arts Service Organizations: Operating

Mar. 1 Arts Service Projects

Apr. 10 Chalmers Arts Fellowships

Jun. 19 Chalmers Professional Development Projects

Nov. 8* Compass

Mar. 1, Jul. 4 and Nov. 1 Indigenous and Culturally Specific Dance: Training Projects

Sep. 20 National and International Residency Projects

Apr. 4* Organismes francophones de service aux arts – fonctionnement

Feb. 15 Services aux arts – projets francophones

Apr. 19* and Sep. 27* Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals

and Arts Professionals of Colour Mar. 21 and Oct. 17

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has been supporting professional Ontario-based artists and arts organizations since 1963. In this brochure you will find the deadlines for granting programs serving various arts communities, artistic practices and disciplines. Program information and eligibility criteria are available online at www.arts.on.ca.

New this year: • Many deadline dates and program names have changed in OAC’s

Francophone arts programs.

• For the next four years, OAC is introducing the New Ventures Fund to support innovative projects and initiatives and enhance diverse and inclusive public engagement in the arts.

• The Indigenous Artists in Communities Projects and Indigenous Artists in Schools Projects programs have merged and become the Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects program.

• Two new market development programs have launched – Market Development Projects and Market Development Travel.

• The OAC now administers the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) on behalf of the Government of Ontario. The fund is made up of three programs – ICF Small Grants, ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives and ICF Project Grants for Organizations – that support community-based Indigenous community, culture and way of life activities.

FUNDING FRAMEWORKThe OAC is committed to ensuring equitable access for everyone, with particular emphasis on six priority groups and the organizations that serve them and the public – artists of colour, Deaf artists and artists with disabilities, Francophone artists, Indigenous artists, new generation artists (18-30 year olds) and artists living in regions outside Toronto. Some of these priority groups have a unique history, identity and status in Canada, some have faced historical and/or systemic barriers, others reflect OAC’s province-wide mandate and all are essential to the future of the arts sector.

Within this context, OAC supports arts activity through four funding streams – creating and presenting, building audiences and markets, engaging communities and schools and developing careers and arts services.

2018ONTARIO ARTS COUNCILGRANTING PROGRAM DEADLINES

INDIGENOUS CULTURE FUND ICF Small Grants (new)

Applications accepted year-round.

ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives (new) May 1 and Nov. 1

ICF Projects Grants for Organizations (new)

May 1 and Nov. 1

PREMIER’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTSNomination deadline: Dec. 4These awards recognize the oustanding achievements of artists and arts organizations and their contribution to arts and culture in Ontario. If you are interested in nominating an artist or arts organization, please visit www.arts.on.ca. The OAC administers this award on behalf of the Government of Ontario.

ACCESSIBILITYThe OAC is committed to ensuring that our programs and services are fully accessible for Deaf artists and artists with disabilities. Funding is available for applicants who need support to complete an application or who have additional accessibility expenses related to realizing an OAC-funded project. Alternate application formats or processes can also be made available. Please contact us at least four to six weeks in advance of a deadline to enquire about alternate application options, or if you have any other questions related to accessibility.

ASSESSORSCentral to OAC’s principles is its peer-review system, used in all granting programs. Every year, OAC invites hundreds of Ontario arts professionals to serve as assessors to its programs. If you are interested in putting your name forward, please email assessors@arts.on.ca.

OAC2018 GRANTING PROGRAM DEADLINES

= Grants for individuals = Grants for ad hoc groups/collectives = Grants for organizations

(new) = New program * = New date

CREATING AND PRESENTINGNEW VENTURES FUND (new) Sep. 26

CRAFT Craft Projects

Oct. 17 Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists

Oct. 11* Exhibition Assistance

Applications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019. Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials

Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.

DANCE Dance Organizations: Operating

Feb. 15 Dance Projects

Apr. 11* and Oct. 4

DEAF AND DISABILITY ARTS Deaf artists, artists with disabilities and Deaf and disability arts organizations can also apply to other OAC programs.

Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists Oct. 11*

Deaf and Disability Arts Projects Oct. 11*

NOTES

Ontario Arts Council121 Bloor Street East, 7th floor, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3M5416-961-1660 | toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-387-0058info@arts.on.ca | www.arts.on.ca

@OntarioArts @ONArtsCouncil

FRANCOPHONE ARTS Only French-language applications will be accepted for the following programs. Please note that Francophone artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and arts organizations can also apply (in French or English) to other OAC programs.

Arts médiatiques – projets francophones (formerly Avance médias – projets) Apr. 19* and Sep. 27*

Arts visuels, arts médiatiques et métiers d’art : organismes et centres d’artistes autogérés francophones – fonctionnement Apr. 4

Arts visuels et métiers d’art – projets francophones (formerly Artistes visuels et des métiers d’art – projets) Apr. 26* and Oct. 4

Édition francophone – fonctionnement Feb. 15

Littérature – projets francophones (formerly Création littéraire – projets) Apr. 26* and Oct. 4

Musique – projets francophones (formerly Chanson et musique – projets) Apr. 25 and Oct. 3

Théâtre – projets francophones (formerly Jets de théâtre – projets) Apr. 25 and Oct. 3

Théâtre francophone – fonctionnement Apr. 4

INDIGENOUS ARTS Indigenous artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and arts organizations may choose to apply to other OAC programs. The OAC also administers the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) that supports community-based Indigenous community, culture and way of life activities. See a list of ICF programs at the end of this brochure.

Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse Oct. 11*

Indigenous Arts Projects Mar. 22* and Sep. 19

Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.

LITERATURE Literary Creation Projects

Oct. 18 (Works for Publication) Oct. 25* (Works for Performance)

Literary Organizations: Operating Mar. 15

Literary Organizations Projects Feb. 22

Publishing Organizations: Operating Feb. 15 (Book Publishers) Jun. 19 (Magazine Publishers)

Publishing Organizations Projects Jun. 5

Recommender Grants for Writers Applications accepted by recommenders from September 5, 2018 to January 16*, 2019.

MAJOR ORGANIZATIONS Major Organizations: Operating

Apr. 4

MEDIA ARTS Exhibition Assistance

Applications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019. Media Artists Creation Projects

Mar. 28* and Oct. 2 Media Arts Organizations: Operating

Feb. 27* Media Arts Projects

Feb. 21 and Sep. 13

MULTI AND INTER-ARTS Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating

Apr. 4 Multi and Inter-Arts Projects

Mar. 21 and Oct. 17

MUSIC Music Creation Projects

Apr. 24 and Sep. 13 Music Organizations: Operating

Mar. 8 Oct. 17 (Festivals Only)

Music Production and Presentation Projects Mar. 28* and Oct. 2

Music Recording Projects May 16 and Nov. 15

NORTHERN ARTS Northern Arts Projects

May 2 and Nov. 20

THEATRE Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators

Applications accepted by recommenders from September 2018 to January 2019. Theatre Organizations: Operating

Mar. 15 Nov. 1 (Summer Theatres Only)

Theatre Projects Feb. 1* and Aug. 1

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has been supporting professional Ontario-based artists and arts organizations since 1963. In this brochure you will find the deadlines for granting programs serving various arts communities, artistic practices and disciplines. Program information and eligibility criteria are available online at www.arts.on.ca.

New this year: • Many deadline dates and program names have changed in OAC’s

Francophone arts programs.

• For the next four years, OAC is introducing the New Ventures Fund to support innovative projects and initiatives and enhance diverse and inclusive public engagement in the arts.

• The Indigenous Artists in Communities Projects and Indigenous Artists in Schools Projects programs have merged and become the Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects program.

• Two new market development programs have launched – Market Development Projects and Market Development Travel.

• The OAC now administers the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) on behalf of the Government of Ontario. The fund is made up of three programs – ICF Small Grants, ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives and ICF Project Grants for Organizations – that support community-based Indigenous community, culture and way of life activities.

FUNDING FRAMEWORKThe OAC is committed to ensuring equitable access for everyone, with particular emphasis on six priority groups and the organizations that serve them and the public – artists of colour, Deaf artists and artists with disabilities, Francophone artists, Indigenous artists, new generation artists (18-30 year olds) and artists living in regions outside Toronto. Some of these priority groups have a unique history, identity and status in Canada, some have faced historical and/or systemic barriers, others reflect OAC’s province-wide mandate and all are essential to the future of the arts sector.

Within this context, OAC supports arts activity through four funding streams – creating and presenting, building audiences and markets, engaging communities and schools and developing careers and arts services.

2018ONTARIO ARTS COUNCILGRANTING PROGRAM DEADLINES

INDIGENOUS CULTURE FUND ICF Small Grants (new)

Applications accepted year-round.

ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives (new) May 1 and Nov. 1

ICF Projects Grants for Organizations (new)

May 1 and Nov. 1

PREMIER’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTSNomination deadline: Dec. 4These awards recognize the oustanding achievements of artists and arts organizations and their contribution to arts and culture in Ontario. If you are interested in nominating an artist or arts organization, please visit www.arts.on.ca. The OAC administers this award on behalf of the Government of Ontario.

ACCESSIBILITYThe OAC is committed to ensuring that our programs and services are fully accessible for Deaf artists and artists with disabilities. Funding is available for applicants who need support to complete an application or who have additional accessibility expenses related to realizing an OAC-funded project. Alternate application formats or processes can also be made available. Please contact us at least four to six weeks in advance of a deadline to enquire about alternate application options, or if you have any other questions related to accessibility.

ASSESSORSCentral to OAC’s principles is its peer-review system, used in all granting programs. Every year, OAC invites hundreds of Ontario arts professionals to serve as assessors to its programs. If you are interested in putting your name forward, please email assessors@arts.on.ca.

LITERATURELiterary Creation Projects Oct. 18 (Works for Publication) Oct. 25* (Works for Performance) Literary Organizations: Operating Mar. 15 Literary Organizations Projects Feb. 22 Publishing Organizations: Operating Feb. 15 (Book Publishers) Jun. 19 (Magazine Publishers) Publishing Organizations Projects Jun. 5Recommender Grants for Writers Applications accepted by recommenders from September 5, 2018 to January 16*, 2019.

MAJOR ORGANIZATIONSMajor Organizations: Operating Apr. 4

MEDIA ARTSExhibition Assistance Applications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019.Media Artists Creation Projects Mar. 28* and Oct. 2Media Arts Organizations: Operating Feb. 27*Media Arts Projects Feb. 21 and Sep. 13

MULTI AND INTER-ARTS Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating Apr. 4 Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Mar. 21 and Oct. 17

MUSICMusic Creation Projects Apr. 24 and Sep. 13Music Organizations: Operating Mar. 8 Oct. 17 (Festivals Only)Music Production and Presentation Projects Mar. 28* and Oct. 2Music Recording Projects May 16 and Nov. 15

NORTHERN ARTS Northern Arts Projects May 2 and Nov. 20

THEATRERecommender Grants for Theatre Creators Applications accepted by recommenders from September 2018 to January 2019. Theatre Organizations: Operating Mar. 15 Nov. 1 (Summer Theatres Only) Theatre Projects Feb. 1* and Aug. 1

VISUAL ARTS Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse Oct. 11* Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists Oct. 11* Exhibition Assistance Applications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019. Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019. Public Art Galleries: Operating Jun. 5 Visual Artists Creation Projects Apr. 24 and Nov. 22* Visual Arts Artist-Run Centres and Organizations: Operating Mar. 1 Visual Arts Projects Jun. 19 and Dec. 5

BUILDING AUDIENCES AND MARKETS Diffusion francophone – fonctionnement (formerly Aide à la diffusion artistique – fonctionnement) Apr. 4 Diffusion – projets francophones (formerly Aide à la diffusion artistique – projets) Apr. 18* and Sep. 26* Indigenous Presenters in the North: Music Projects Nov. 29 Market Development Projects (new) Nov. 1 Market Development Travel (new) Applications accepted year-round. Ontario Arts Presenters Projects Feb. 15* and Sep. 19 Touring Projects Mar. 1, Jun. 28* and Oct. 16*

ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS Artists in Communities and Schools Projects Mar. 15, Jun. 20, Sep. 13 and Dec. 18 Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools: Operating Apr. 4 Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects Feb. 22 and Aug. 29*

DEVELOPING CAREERS AND ARTS SERVICES Arts Service Organizations: Operating Mar. 1 Arts Service Projects Apr. 10Chalmers Arts Fellowships Jun. 19Chalmers Professional Development Projects Nov. 8* Compass Mar. 1, Jul. 4 and Nov. 1 Indigenous and Culturally Specific Dance: Training Projects Sep. 20National and International Residency Projects Apr. 4*Organismes francophones de service aux arts – fonctionnement Feb. 15Services aux arts – projets francophones Apr. 19* and Sep. 27* Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals and Arts Professionals of Colour Mar. 21 and Oct. 17

OAC2018 GRANTING PROGRAM DEADLINES

= Grants for individuals = Grants for ad hoc groups/collectives = Grants for organizations

(new) = New program * = New date

CREATING AND PRESENTINGNEW VENTURES FUND (new) Sep. 26

CRAFT Craft Projects

Oct. 17 Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists

Oct. 11* Exhibition Assistance

Applications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019. Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials

Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.

DANCE Dance Organizations: Operating

Feb. 15 Dance Projects

Apr. 11* and Oct. 4

DEAF AND DISABILITY ARTS Deaf artists, artists with disabilities and Deaf and disability arts organizations can also apply to other OAC programs.

Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists Oct. 11*

Deaf and Disability Arts Projects Oct. 11*

FRANCOPHONE ARTS Only French-language applications will be accepted for the following programs. Please note that Francophone artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and arts organizations can also apply (in French or English) to other OAC programs.

Arts médiatiques – projets francophones (formerly Avance médias – projets) Apr. 19* and Sep. 27*

Arts visuels, arts médiatiques et métiers d’art : organismes et centres d’artistes autogérés francophones – fonctionnement Apr. 4

Arts visuels et métiers d’art – projets francophones (formerly Artistes visuels et des métiers d’art – projets) Apr. 26* and Oct. 4

Édition francophone – fonctionnement Feb. 15

Littérature – projets francophones (formerly Création littéraire – projets) Apr. 26* and Oct. 4

Musique – projets francophones (formerly Chanson et musique – projets) Apr. 25 and Oct. 3

Théâtre – projets francophones (formerly Jets de théâtre – projets) Apr. 25 and Oct. 3

Théâtre francophone – fonctionnement Apr. 4

INDIGENOUS ARTS Indigenous artists, ad hoc groups/collectives and arts organizations may choose to apply to other OAC programs. The OAC also administers the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) that supports community-based Indigenous community, culture and way of life activities. See a list of ICF programs at the end of this brochure.

Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse Oct. 11*

Indigenous Arts Projects Mar. 22* and Sep. 19

Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019.

LITERATURE Literary Creation Projects

Oct. 18 (Works for Publication) Oct. 25* (Works for Performance)

Literary Organizations: Operating Mar. 15

Literary Organizations Projects Feb. 22

Publishing Organizations: Operating Feb. 15 (Book Publishers) Jun. 19 (Magazine Publishers)

Publishing Organizations Projects Jun. 5

Recommender Grants for Writers Applications accepted by recommenders from September 5, 2018 to January 16*, 2019.

MAJOR ORGANIZATIONS Major Organizations: Operating

Apr. 4

MEDIA ARTS Exhibition Assistance

Applications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019. Media Artists Creation Projects

Mar. 28* and Oct. 2 Media Arts Organizations: Operating

Feb. 27* Media Arts Projects

Feb. 21 and Sep. 13

MULTI AND INTER-ARTS Multi and Inter-Arts Organizations: Operating

Apr. 4 Multi and Inter-Arts Projects

Mar. 21 and Oct. 17

MUSIC Music Creation Projects

Apr. 24 and Sep. 13 Music Organizations: Operating

Mar. 8 Oct. 17 (Festivals Only)

Music Production and Presentation Projects Mar. 28* and Oct. 2

Music Recording Projects May 16 and Nov. 15

NORTHERN ARTS Northern Arts Projects

May 2 and Nov. 20

THEATRE Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators

Applications accepted by recommenders from September 2018 to January 2019. Theatre Organizations: Operating

Mar. 15 Nov. 1 (Summer Theatres Only)

Theatre Projects Feb. 1* and Aug. 1

VISUAL ARTS Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse

Oct. 11* Deaf and Disability Arts Projects: Materials for Visual Artists

Oct. 11* Exhibition Assistance

Applications accepted by recommenders from June 2018 to January 2019. Indigenous Visual Artists’ Materials

Applications accepted by recommenders from July 2018 to February 2019. Public Art Galleries: Operating

Jun. 5 Visual Artists Creation Projects

Apr. 24 and Nov. 22* Visual Arts Artist-Run Centres and Organizations: Operating

Mar. 1 Visual Arts Projects

Jun. 19 and Dec. 5

BUILDING AUDIENCES AND MARKETS Diffusion francophone – fonctionnement

(formerly Aide à la diffusion artistique – fonctionnement) Apr. 4

Diffusion – projets francophones (formerly Aide à la diffusion artistique – projets) Apr. 18* and Sep. 26*

Indigenous Presenters in the North: Music Projects Nov. 29

Market Development Projects (new) Nov. 1

Market Development Travel (new) Applications accepted year-round.

Ontario Arts Presenters Projects Feb. 15* and Sep. 19

Touring Projects Mar. 1, Jun. 28* and Oct. 16*

ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

Mar. 15, Jun. 20, Sep. 13 and Dec. 18 Arts Organizations in Communities and Schools: Operating

Apr. 4 Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects

Feb. 22 and Aug. 29*

DEVELOPING CAREERS AND ARTS SERVICES Arts Service Organizations: Operating

Mar. 1 Arts Service Projects

Apr. 10 Chalmers Arts Fellowships

Jun. 19 Chalmers Professional Development Projects

Nov. 8* Compass

Mar. 1, Jul. 4 and Nov. 1 Indigenous and Culturally Specific Dance: Training Projects

Sep. 20 National and International Residency Projects

Apr. 4* Organismes francophones de service aux arts – fonctionnement

Feb. 15 Services aux arts – projets francophones

Apr. 19* and Sep. 27* Skills and Career Development: Indigenous Arts Professionals

and Arts Professionals of Colour Mar. 21 and Oct. 17

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has been supporting professional Ontario-based artists and arts organizations since 1963. In this brochure you will find the deadlines for granting programs serving various arts communities, artistic practices and disciplines. Program information and eligibility criteria are available online at www.arts.on.ca.

New this year: • Many deadline dates and program names have changed in OAC’s

Francophone arts programs.

• For the next four years, OAC is introducing the New Ventures Fund to support innovative projects and initiatives and enhance diverse and inclusive public engagement in the arts.

• The Indigenous Artists in Communities Projects and Indigenous Artists in Schools Projects programs have merged and become the Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects program.

• Two new market development programs have launched – Market Development Projects and Market Development Travel.

• The OAC now administers the Indigenous Culture Fund (ICF) on behalf of the Government of Ontario. The fund is made up of three programs – ICF Small Grants, ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives and ICF Project Grants for Organizations – that support community-based Indigenous community, culture and way of life activities.

FUNDING FRAMEWORKThe OAC is committed to ensuring equitable access for everyone, with particular emphasis on six priority groups and the organizations that serve them and the public – artists of colour, Deaf artists and artists with disabilities, Francophone artists, Indigenous artists, new generation artists (18-30 year olds) and artists living in regions outside Toronto. Some of these priority groups have a unique history, identity and status in Canada, some have faced historical and/or systemic barriers, others reflect OAC’s province-wide mandate and all are essential to the future of the arts sector.

Within this context, OAC supports arts activity through four funding streams – creating and presenting, building audiences and markets, engaging communities and schools and developing careers and arts services.

2018ONTARIO ARTS COUNCILGRANTING PROGRAM DEADLINES

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INDIGENOUS CULTURE FUND ICF Small Grants (new) Applications accepted year-round.

ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives (new) May 1 and Nov. 1

ICF Projects Grants for Organizations (new) May 1 and Nov. 1

PREMIER’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTSNomination deadline: Dec. 4These awards recognize the oustanding achievements of artists and arts organizations and their contribution to arts and culture in Ontario. If you are interested in nominating an artist or arts organization, please visit www.arts.on.ca. The OAC administers this award on behalf of the Government of Ontario.

ACCESSIBILITYThe OAC is committed to ensuring that our programs and services are fully accessible for Deaf artists and artists with disabilities. Funding is available for applicants who need support to complete an application or who have additional accessibility expenses related to realizing an OAC-funded project. Alternate application formats or processes can also be made available. Please contact us at least four to six weeks in advance of a deadline to enquire about alternate application options, or if you have any other questions related to accessibility.

ASSESSORSCentral to OAC’s principles is its peer-review system, used in all granting programs. Every year, OAC invites hundreds of Ontario arts professionals to serve as assessors to its programs. If you are interested in putting your name forward, please email assessors@arts.on.ca.

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