Overview
The Ontario Arts Council is currently accepting applications for its Deaf and Disability Arts Projects. This program supports Ontario-based artists and arts professionals who are Deaf and/or have a disability.
Purpose
The program supports:
- Artists and arts professionals who are Deaf and/or have a disability.
- Ad hoc groups, collectives, and arts organizations led by Deaf artists and/or artists with disabilities.
Categories
The program has three categories:
- Creation: To cover costs for research, development, exploration, experimentation, and creation of new work.
- Production: To cover costs for the production and creation of artworks.
- Professional Development: To cover costs for study, training, mentorship, internship, apprenticeship, and documentation of artwork.
Funding Information
- Creation: Up to $10,000
- Production: Up to $10,000
- Professional Development: Up to $10,000
What This Program Funds
Creation
- Research and development
- Exploration and experimentation
- Creation of new work
Production
- Creation and/or production of artworks (e.g., music compositions, visual art, media art, theatre, and dance)
Professional Development
- Study and training
- Mentorships
- Internships and apprenticeships
- Documentation of artwork
Eligible Funding
Creation
- Artist fees
- Workspace and equipment rental
- Research materials
- Transportation and travel
- Accommodation
- Meal allowance
- Small-scale equipment and materials
Production
- All eligible expenses from the Creation category
- Artistic, production, venue, and administrative costs
- Marketing and promotional costs
Professional Development
- Tuition and registration fees
- Mentor and tutor fees
- Internship and apprenticeship expenses
- Documentation of artwork
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are accepted from:
- Ontario-based professional artists and arts professionals who are Deaf and/or have a disability.
- Ad hoc groups, collectives, and not-for-profit disability arts organizations led by Deaf artists and/or artists with disabilities.
Ineligibility Criteria
You cannot apply to multiple OAC programs for the same activity at the same time. You may re-apply if your first application was unsuccessful.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, visit the Ontario Arts Council.
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