December 6, 2016
On November 23, 2016 , more than 70 representatives from Ontario’s arts community participated in Arts Day at Queen’s Park (ADQP). Over the course of the day, these representatives met with 47 Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) and key policy advisors to speak abou...
October 27, 2016
Toronto residents Jill Reitman and Karim Karsan have been appointed to the board of the Ontario Arts Council (OAC).
Jill Reitman Over the years, Jill has maintained a longtime commitment to many community organizations. Between 2008 and 2015, Jill was chair, vice-ch...
October 24, 2016
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has commissioned a video called Indigenous Arts Protocols . This video addresses cultural appropriation and highlights how Indigenous arts protocols can guide artistic practices and ensure respect for Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ...
October 19, 2016
Photo: Jen Squires
Singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell is this year’s recipient of the Ontario Arts Council’s Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award , for her song “ Jordan .” The award will be presented on Sunday, October 23 at Folk Music Ontario ’s ...
October 6, 2016
Premier Kathleen Wynne honoured the winners of the 10th annual Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts at an event at the Art Gallery of Ontario last night.
The awards program recognizes outstanding artists and arts organizations for their contributions to Ontario...
September 20, 2016
Nova, the Ontario Arts Council’s (OAC) new online grant application and management system, will be a reality as of mid-December 2016.
About our online granting system: Nova Beginning mid-December 2016 , applicants will be able to apply online to 2017 granting program...
September 6, 2016
Twelve finalists have been announced for the Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts .
The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Ontario's arts community and its contributions to a strong, vibrant culture sector. Now in its 10th year, the program re...
July 12, 2016
Canada Post has withdrawn its lockout notice for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and the two parties are resuming negotiations. As a result, Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is now mailing out grant notifications as usual.
Instructions for applicants to upcoming OAC ...
July 4, 2016
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) may go strike on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 . OAC is taking steps to minimize the impact of a potential strike on July applicants to the Compass program.
If you haven’t yet mailed your Compass application The application...
June 30, 2016
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is in a legal position to strike as of July 2, 2016. In the event of a potential strike, regular mail service will be disrupted, and OAC application processing and payment may be affected.
OAC will respond to the impacts of ...