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Pauline McGibbon Award
Recognition for emerging Ontario theatre talent
Funding available
$ 7,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Pauline McGibbon Award recognizes emerging theatre talent in Ontario with a monetary award and a medal. It is intended for professional theatre artists in the early stages of their careers, including designers, directors, and production craftspersons.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Minimum amount : 7,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of emerging work in theatre design, directing, or production craft.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional theatre artists in Ontario.
- Theatre designers, directors, and production craftspersons.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside Ontario.
- Non-professional artists.
- People not in theatre design, directing, or production craft.
- Unsolicited nominees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Unique talent.
- Potential for excellence.
- Work in the theatre field.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are nominated and selected by an award committee of up to five recognized Canadian theatre professionals.
- The Ontario Arts Council manages the selection process.
- Unsolicited nominations are not accepted.
Additional information
- Annual award.
- Includes a medal.
- Managed by the Ontario Arts Council.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Pauline McGibbon Award Program
What is the Pauline McGibbon Award?
The Pauline McGibbon Award recognizes emerging theatre talent in Ontario with a monetary award and a medal. It is intended for professional theatre artists in the early stages of their careers, including designers, directors, and production craftspersons.
How much funding can be received?
Pauline McGibbon Award Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Pauline McGibbon Award program?
To be eligible for the Pauline McGibbon Award program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Resident of Ontario
Professional theatre artist
What expenses are eligible under Pauline McGibbon Award?
Recognition of emerging work in theatre design, directing, or production craft.
Who can I contact for more information about the Pauline McGibbon Award?
You can contact Ontario Arts Council (OAC) by email at cgloude@arts.on.ca or by phone at 416-969-7423.
Where is the Pauline McGibbon Award available?
The Pauline McGibbon Award program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Pauline McGibbon Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Pauline McGibbon Award is a Grant and Funding