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OAC — Visual arts, media arts and crafts: French-speaking self-managed artist organizations and centers – operation
Last Update: March 24, 2026
Ontario, Canada
Supports operations of French-speaking self-managed arts organizations in Ontario
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Strengthening governance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- $ 75,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- General public
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (<50% earned)
Scope
- Provincial
- National
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
