Closed
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $2,000 to support confirmed public exhibitions. It helps Ontario visual, craft, and media artists cover exhibition-related costs for eligible presentations in Ontario, other Canadian provinces, or abroad.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Presentation of artwork in a confirmed public exhibition
- Public exhibitions in galleries, artist-run centres, commercial galleries, and other public venues
- Virtual or online exhibitions presented by a professional exhibition platform
Documents Needed
- Résumé
- Exhibition confirmation letter or document
- Exhibition details and dates
- Organizer contact information
- Venue name and address
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional visual artists
- Professional craft artists
- Professional media artists
- Ontario-based artist collectives
Who is not eligible
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate students
- Incorporated non-profit or for-profit organizations
- Curators
Eligible expenses
- Presentation and installation costs
- Audiovisual presentation equipment
- Technical or installation fees
- Crating and transportation of artworks
- Venue rent, promotion, and insurance
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Artwork creation costs and studio expenses
- Artist fees, travel, and accommodation
- Catalogues and artwork documentation
- Hospitality costs
- Self-produced online exhibitions and non-public venues
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Recommenders review applications and make funding recommendations to OAC.
- OAC checks applicant and project eligibility.
- Applicants are notified by email when the letter is available in Nova.
- Final reports must be submitted in Nova after the project is completed.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Nova.
- The program uses third-party recommenders.
- Applicants must apply to a recommender in their own zone.
- Specialized recommenders may accept applicants from any zone.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Exhibition Assistance Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Exhibition Assistance. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Exhibition Assistance?
This program offers up to $2,000 to support confirmed public exhibitions. It helps Ontario visual, craft, and media artists cover exhibition-related costs for eligible presentations in Ontario, other Canadian provinces, or abroad.
How much funding can be received?
Exhibition Assistance Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Exhibition Assistance program?
To be eligible for the Exhibition Assistance program, you must:
Ontario-based artist or collective
Confirmed public exhibition
Visual arts, craft, or media arts
What expenses are eligible under Exhibition Assistance?
Presentation of artwork in a confirmed public exhibition
Public exhibitions in galleries, artist-run centres, commercial galleries, and other public venues
Virtual or online exhibitions presented by a professional exhibition platform
Who can I contact for more information about the Exhibition Assistance?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at ayared@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7461.
Where is the Exhibition Assistance available?
The Exhibition Assistance program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Exhibition Assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Exhibition Assistance is a Grant and Funding