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OAC — Exhibition Assistance
Funding for confirmed public art exhibitions
Latest source updateLast Update: July 9, 2026Latest change: The Exhibition Assistance recommender pages now show updated 2026 timing and missing application guidance on one source page.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 9, 2026
Latest change: The Exhibition Assistance recommender pages now show updated 2026 timing and missing application guidance on one source page.
OAC Exhibition Assistance update
The Tangled Art + Disability OAC Exhibition Assistance Grant page now shows a confirmed exhibition start date of January 16, 2026 and a deadline of October 05, 2026, 1 p.m. ET, replacing the previously shown January 16, 2025 start requirement and September 15, 2025 deadline. That same page also no longer shows the earlier application instructions, required support documents, Nova portal guidance, or support contact details, while the grant amount remains $500 to $2000 and Ontario residency eligibility is still shown.
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 2,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides between $500 and $2,000 to support confirmed public exhibitions. Funds help Ontario-based visual, craft, and media artists cover presentation-related costs such as framing, transport, venue rent, and promotion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Presentation of artwork in a confirmed public exhibition
- Solo or group exhibitions, including DIY or self-presented public exhibitions
- Virtual or online exhibitions presented by a gallery, museum, or professional exhibition platform
Documents Needed
- Résumé or CV
- Exhibition confirmation document
- Artistic examples
- Budget of eligible expenses
- Answers to application questions
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional visual artists
- Craft artists
- Media artists
- Ontario-based artist collectives
Who is not eligible
- Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at an educational institution
- Incorporated not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Curators
Eligible expenses
- Framing, display structures, mounting, installation hardware and supplies
- Audio-visual equipment and technical or installation fees
- Crating, transportation, venue rent or booth fees
- Promotional expenses and insurance
- Photo printing for exhibition
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Art materials, studio costs, and other expenses related to the creation of artwork
- Artist’s fees for exhibition and installation
- Artist’s travel and accommodation
- Catalogues and documentation of artwork
- Hospitality
Eligible geographic areas
- Zone 3
Selection criteria
- Quality of the artist’s work
- OAC priority groups
- Other funding priorities set by the recommender
How to apply
- Exhibition assistance applications are submitted through OAC’s online granting portal, Nova.
- Emailed or mailed applications are not accepted.
- If you live in Zone 3 and want to apply to Hamilton Artists Inc., create an account in Nova and submit your application directly through the portal.
Processing and Agreement
- You must notify OAC to request approval if your exhibition venue or dates change before any changes take place.
- If you receive a grant, you must complete the project and submit a final report in Nova.
- You must not submit your final report before receiving your grant cheque.
Additional information
- Applicants no longer need to apply before their exhibition start date.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Exhibition Assistance Program
What is the OAC — Exhibition Assistance?
Provides between $500 and $2,000 to support confirmed public exhibitions. Funds help Ontario-based visual, craft, and media artists cover presentation-related costs such as framing, transport, venue rent, and promotion.
How much funding can be received?
OAC — Exhibition Assistance Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Exhibition Assistance program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Exhibition Assistance program, you must:
Ontario residents with a permanent physical address in Ontario
Professional visual artists, craft artists, media artists, and artist collectives
Confirmed, upcoming public exhibition
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Exhibition Assistance?
Presentation of artwork in a confirmed public exhibition
Solo or group exhibitions, including DIY or self-presented public exhibitions
Virtual or online exhibitions presented by a gallery, museum, or professional exhibition platform
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Exhibition Assistance?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at ejeffers@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7461.
Where is the OAC — Exhibition Assistance available?
The OAC — Exhibition Assistance program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Exhibition Assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Exhibition Assistance is a Grant and Funding