Chalmers Professional Development Projects

Deadline: 
Thursday, November 18, 2021 - 1:00pm
Funding region: 
Ontario
Arts disciplines: 

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

Deadline dates

November 18, 2021, 1 p.m. ET

  • Applications are available in Nova approximately two months before the deadline.
  • Grant notification will be available approximately four and a half months after the deadline.

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.

Recent changes

  • This program does not currently fund travel or in-person activities.
  • Grant notification is now available approximately four and a half months after the deadline. Refer to the “Activity timing” section on this page to understand how this may affect the timing of eligible activities.

Eligible applicants

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

Read the Guide to OAC Project Programs or more eligibility information.

Important: Applicants must meet program and OAC eligibility criteria at the time of application and for the duration of your project.

Grant and funding information via Ontario Arts Council. Please visit the URL for full details.