Purpose
The program supports craft-based practices through grants to Ontario-based artists, curators, ad hoc groups/collectives and organizations. There are five categories:
- Research/Creation/Development – Emerging artists and curators: to help cover the costs of research, experimentation, creation, production and/or career development
- Research/Creation/Development – Mid-career artists and curators: to help cover the costs of research, experimentation, creation, production and/or career development
- Research/Creation/Development – Established artists and curators: to help cover the costs of research, experimentation, creation, production and/or career development
- Research/Creation/Development – Collaborations: to help cover the costs of artists to collaborate on research, experimentation, creation, production and/or career development
- Connections: to help cover the costs of projects that connect Ontario craft with audiences and expand the public profile and appreciation for craft; programming that encourages craft-based critical discourse and curatorial practice; and activities that make connections within the Ontario craft community
Priorities
The program’s priorities are to support:
- a range of craft-based practices including work that is functional, conceptual, sculptural or from an art or design perspective
- projects that explore new directions or preserve craft traditions
- Indigenous artists working with craft materials in contemporary or customary ways
- activities that contribute to arts education, public participation and community involvement in craft in Ontario
- craft artists at all stages of their careers
- craft artists to create individually or to work with others collaboratively, either within the craft field or in other disciplines
Deadline dates
October 13, 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)
- Research/Creation/Development – Emerging artists and curators: maximum $5,000
- Research/Creation/Development – Mid-career artists and curators: maximum $7,500
- Research/Creation/Development – Established artists and curators: maximum $15,000
- Research/Creation/Development – Collaborations: maximum $15,000
- Connections: maximum $12,000
Important: Due to the number of applications we receive and the limited funds that are available, grants awarded may be smaller than the amount requested.
Recent changes
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.
If you have previously received a Research/Creation/Development grant from this program, you must complete the project and submit a final report before re-applying to any Research/Creation/Development category.
There are now separate categories for Mid-career and Established artists and curators.
Eligible applicants
Research/Creation/Development:
- artists and curators who are Ontario residents
- ad hoc groups, collectives and collaborative groups
Connections:
- artists and curators (including co-applicants)
- craft guilds (incorporated or not)
- ad hoc groups and collectives
- incorporated not-for-profit organizations
Important: For collaborative projects in Research/Creation/Development or Connections categories, you have the option of:
- selecting one individual or group to submit the application on behalf of those collaborating
- applying as two co-applicants
- applying as an ad hoc group or collective
Read the Guide to OAC Project Programs for more eligibility information.
Grant information via Ontario Arts Council. Please visit the link for full details and information.