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OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating
Supports operating costs for Ontario public art galleries
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Supports the ongoing operations of not-for-profit, professional public art galleries in Ontario. It funds gallery operations tied to exhibition, presentation, artist development, and public engagement with contemporary visual art.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Ongoing operation of public art galleries
- Exhibition and presentation of contemporary visual art
- Artist development and public engagement activities
Documents Needed
- Application answers
- Financial and statistical information through CADAC
- Last completed year financial statements
- Artistic examples, including images and video documentation
- Required supporting material in Nova
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit public art galleries
- Ontario-based not-for-profit corporations
- National not-for-profit corporations with head office in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- Non-arts organizations
- Municipalities
- Colleges and universities
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Evaluation is based on the OAC operating programs rubric.
- Assessment follows the program’s published review guide.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guides
- Read the Guide to OAC Operating Programs.
- Read the Guide to OAC Assessment.
- Step 2: Prepare your profile and registration
- Create or update your Nova profile.
- New applicants must register with CADAC.
- Step 3: Contact the program officer
- New applicants should discuss eligibility with the program officer.
- Step 4: Complete the application in Nova
- Answer the application questions.
- Upload supporting financial and artistic material as required.
- Step 5: Submit required reports
- Submit financial and statistical reports through CADAC before the deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission in Nova.
- Applicants receive a funding decision about five months after the deadline.
- Approved applicants must follow the program’s requirements and recognition obligations.
Additional information
- New applicants may apply only in the first year of a multi-year cycle.
- Applications are available in Nova about two months before the deadline.
- Financial and statistical reports must be submitted through CADAC before the deadline.
- Grant notification is issued about five months after the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions about the OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating Program
What is the OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating?
Supports the ongoing operations of not-for-profit, professional public art galleries in Ontario. It funds gallery operations tied to exhibition, presentation, artist development, and public engagement with contemporary visual art.
Who is eligible for the OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating program?
To be eligible for the OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating program, you must:
Ontario-based not-for-profit organization
Professional public art gallery
Ongoing programming history
What expenses are eligible under OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating?
Ongoing operation of public art galleries
Exhibition and presentation of contemporary visual art
Artist development and public engagement activities
Who can I contact for more information about the OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC).
Where is the OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating available?
The OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating?
OAC — Public Art Galleries: Operating is funded by Ontario Arts Council (OAC)