Indigenous Arts

Purpose

This program supports the ongoing operations of Ontario-based, not-for-profit community-engaged arts organizations working in Ontario communities or schools.

Priorities

The program’s priorities are to support organizations that:

• generate and host high-quality, innovative work that cultivates a rich engagement between artists and participants or communities
• implement strategies to reduce or eliminate barriers to public engagement in the arts
• engage Ontario artists to work with communities and schools

Purpose
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) supports Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) creativity and celebrates the vitality of diverse cultural and artistic expression.

Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects is a multidisciplinary program supporting projects that bring together Ontario-based, professional Indigenous artists and arts professionals in communities and schools to provide access to the arts and create meaningful art experiences that transmit Indigenous artistic skills and cultural knowledge to participants.

This program supports Ontario-based Indigenous arts professionals and arts professionals of colour, or ad hoc groups/collectives made up of Indigenous arts professionals or arts professionals of colour for professional development and skill-building opportunities that advance applicants’ work and careers. It funds all contemporary and traditional art practices that are supported at OAC. Projects can include: study and training, mentorship, internship and apprenticeship and documentation of art work.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with notification of results released approximately 3 to 4 months after submission date.

This funding supports organizations in delivering residence-based art summer schools that offer:

• an arts intensive training experience in any discipline through technical skills workshops with professional artists and instructors
• opportunities for young people from across the province to engage in the creative process

To be eligible for this funding, applicants must be:

This funding supports Alberta schools by subsidizing fees of professional Alberta artists of any artistic discipline that provide interactive arts residency projects for grades K-12.

Welcome!  The Manitoba Association for Art Education is a non-profit organization of teachers and artists dedicated to promoting, advancing and improving visual art education in the province of Manitoba.  The MAAE executive holds monthly meetings.  We welcome your comments and suggestions.  If you are interested in volunteering at our events, or in joining the MAAE as a member or volunteering your time as part of our next executive, please contact us!

Creative Kids helps Saskatchewan children participate in art, music, dance, theatre, and a variety of cultural activities.

The City of Grande Prairie is proud to offer a multitude of funding and granting opportunities to support local individuals and organizations who are making a positive impact in our community. Whether  you're an athlete, an artist, a community organizer or a business owner there are financial supports available to help meet your goals!