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Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation
Funding for Toronto visual and media arts projects
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : August 4, 2026
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
This program supports Toronto visual and media arts presentation projects, with a maximum grant of $15,000. It funds exhibitions, screening series, lecture series, and residency or workshop series, including digital projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : August 4, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Exhibitions of contemporary visual or media arts
- Screening series and film/video festivals
- Lecture series in a curatorial or critical context
- Residency or workshop series
- Digital presentation projects produced in Toronto
Documents Needed
- Project description
- Project budget
- Support material
- Resumes or bios of key contributors
- Supplementary budget information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
- Unincorporated collectives operating on a not-for-profit basis
- Individual programmers or curators living in Toronto
Who is not eligible
- Organizations or collectives receiving TAC operating funding
- Schools in Ontario's public or private education system
- Individuals creating or producing their own artworks
- Educational or religious institutions without separate arts programming and budget
- Projects outside the City of Toronto
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees
- Production and technical fees
- Marketing and outreach costs
- Administrative costs
- Childcare costs
- Accessibility costs for Deaf and disabled artists
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Completed or retroactive projects
- Operating costs, including permanent staff salaries and general administration
- Equipment purchases and capital projects
- Publishing, archiving, awards, art therapy, fundraising events, and deficit reduction
- Activities outside the City of Toronto
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed competitively by a peer panel.
- Applicants are notified by email, then log in to the portal for results.
- Successful applicants receive a Letter of Understanding before funding is released.
- Final reports are required after the project.
- Funding may be repaid if project changes are not reported.
Additional information
- Successful applicants receive a Letter of Understanding.
- Final reports are required after project completion.
- Recipients must acknowledge Toronto Arts Council support in project materials.
- The program uses an online application portal only.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation?
This program supports Toronto visual and media arts presentation projects, with a maximum grant of $15,000. It funds exhibitions, screening series, lecture series, and residency or workshop series, including digital projects.
How much funding can be received?
Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation program?
To be eligible for the Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation program, you must:
Toronto-based applicant and project
Professional visual or media arts focus
Artist fees required
What expenses are eligible under Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation?
Exhibitions of contemporary visual or media arts
Screening series and film/video festivals
Lecture series in a curatorial or critical context
Residency or workshop series
Digital presentation projects produced in Toronto
Who can I contact for more information about the Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at peter@torontoartscouncil.org or by phone at 416-392-6802 x 208.
Where is the Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation available?
The Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation is a Grant and Funding