Ontario Arts Council - Chalmers Professional Development Projects

Purpose

The program supports opportunities for Ontario artists at any stage of their career to acquire new artistic skills to advance their arts practice. It funds all contemporary and traditional art practices that are supported at OAC. All learning must be led by an expert and include feedback throughout the training period. Experts include mentors, teachers, trainers, and Elders. Projects may include study, training, mentorship, and/or apprenticeship.

There are two categories:

• Artists practicing professionally for 10 years or less
• Artists practicing professionally for 11 years or more

Grant amount(s)

• Artists practicing professionally for 10 years or less: $7,500
• Artists practicing professionally for 11 years or more: $7,500

Important:

• Partial grants are not awarded.
• Your project must have a budget of at least $7,500.
• Additional revenue sources are not required if your costs equal $7,500. If your project’s costs exceed $7,500, you must include additional revenue sources in order that total revenues and total expenses balance.

Eligible applicants

• professional artists who are Ontario residents working in an arts practice supported at OAC