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OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation - ON - Canada

OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation

Last Update: July 22, 2025
ON, Canada
Supports operations of French-speaking self-managed arts organizations in Ontario

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

Overview

The OAC Visual Arts, Media Arts and Crafts: French-speaking Self-Managed Artist Organizations and Centers – Operation grant supports the ongoing operations of professional, Ontario-based Francophone non-profit organizations and artist-run centers in visual arts, media arts, and crafts. The program aims to help these organizations produce and present high-quality artistic works to a wide audience; the maximum funding amount is not specified.

Activities funded

  • Operation and ongoing activities of self-managed, professional French-speaking artist organizations and centers in visual arts, media arts, and crafts.
  • Production, presentation, and dissemination of artworks by professional artists in Ontario.
  • Regional and provincial initiatives contributing to the arts infrastructure in visual arts, media arts, and crafts.
  • Programs offering professional development opportunities for Ontario artists.
  • Public engagement projects that provide opportunities to interact with contemporary visual, media, or craft arts.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be an Ontario-based non-profit corporation, or a national non-profit organization with its head office located in Ontario.
  • The organization must operate in the visual arts, media arts, or crafts sector and be French-speaking.
  • The applicant must have a minimum of two years of sustained, regular, and ongoing programming by the application date.
  • The organization must have a variety of revenue sources and an active board of directors or governing body.

Who is eligible?

  • Ontario-based nonprofit corporations in the visual arts, media arts, and crafts sectors
  • National nonprofit corporations with headquarters in Ontario in the visual arts, media arts, and crafts sectors
  • French-speaking, self-managed (artist-run) organizations and centers focused on production, presentation, or dissemination of professional visual arts, media arts, or crafts
  • Artist-run galleries and artist collectives in the visual, media, or craft arts

Who is not eligible

  • Non-arts organizations.
  • Municipalities.
  • Colleges and universities.

Eligible expenses

  • Professional artist fees and honorariums.
  • Costs associated with the production, presentation, dissemination, and documentation of visual arts, media arts, and craft works.
  • Expenses for creating and distributing promotional materials, such as brochures, programs, catalogues, posters, flyers, postcards, press articles, invitations, member communications, newsletters, and critical publications (up to 5 supporting documents, in PDF format).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Selection criteria

  • Representation of visual arts, media arts, and crafts disciplines.
  • Role and contribution of the organization to its region and to the infrastructure for visual arts, media arts, or crafts in Ontario.
  • Payment of professional fees to artists.
  • Commitment to the professional development of Ontario artists.
  • Opportunities provided for the public to engage with contemporary visual arts, media arts, or crafts.

How to apply

1

Prepare for application

  • Read the Ontario Arts Council Operating Programs Guide
  • Read the Ontario Arts Council Evaluation Process Guide
  • Consult the Program Officer for eligibility (new applicants only)
  • Create or update your organization profile in Nova
  • Open a CADAC account if you are a new applicant
2

Complete application form

  • Access and complete the application form in Nova
  • Answer all questions in the annual or multi-year application
  • Compile examples of artistic work (required for annual and year 1 multi-year applications)
  • Gather supporting documents (maximum 5, PDF format)
  • Prepare audiovisual documentation (up to 20 images and 2 audio/video files, 10 minutes combined)
3

Submit financial documentation

  • Submit financial and statistical data through CADAC
  • Upload the organization's latest financial statements in CADAC
  • Attach all required documents to your Nova application
4

Submit your application

  • Submit the complete application in Nova before the deadline
  • Verify receipt and confirmation of your application
5

Await grant decision

  • Wait for results, typically announced about five months after the deadline
  • Monitor important communications from Ontario Arts Council

Additional information

  • All applications to this program must be submitted in French.
  • Grant decisions are typically announced about five months after the application deadline.
  • New applicants can only apply in the first year of a multi-year cycle.
  • Application forms are available in the Nova system approximately two months prior to the deadline.

Contacts

creis@arts.on.ca
1-800-387-0058
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