ArtReach's 2026 Community Arts Programming Grant Deadline is Sunday, February 1st at 11:59pm. ​​​​​​​​ - late submissions will not be accepted!⁣ This grant supports community-based arts programming by and for artists aged 13-29 from equity-deserving populations in Toronto who experience systemic barriers to accessing professional arts opportunities.  These grants are available each year thanks to our partnership  with the Toronto Arts Council . The programs we fund must… Be c

ArtReach is proud to announce the 16 projects that were awarded funding through our 2025 Artist Creation Project granting program! These grant funds are available thanks to our partnership with the Toronto Arts Council Andrew Donnelly : To The Grave Andrew will create 4-5 sculptures that preserve abstract remnants of anonymous secrets through charcoal rubbing, image transfer, and resin-casting techniques. A true secret can be heavy or light, ordinary or extraordinary, fleetin

COMPLETE OUR NEW SURVEY! 🔎 📊📝 ArtReach , Next Gen Arts , and Blackstone Foundation Library want to hear from you about what it’s like to get started + build a career in the GTA’s arts, culture, and organizing scene. We’re especially interested in the experiences of racialized youth and young adults (ages 18–35) living or working in the GTA. What’s going well? What barriers are you facing? And what opportunities could make it easier for young people like you to get opportu

ArtReach wishes you a happy, healthy, and creative holiday season! Please note that our office will be closed starting Saturday, December 20th, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, January 5th, 2026. Staff will not be responding to emails or social media messages during this closure.See you in 2026! Apply to ArtReach's 2026 Community Arts Programming Grant! ✨💸 This grant supports community-based arts programming by and for artists aged 13-29 from equity-deserving populations in

Toronto is full of incredible emerging artists who inspire, challenge, and enrich communities across the city. They have powerful, original ideas for new projects- all they need is the right support and funding to bring these visions to life.  That’s where ArtReach comes in. Our Artist Creation Project Grants go directly towards helping emerging artists from equity-deserving communities turn their dreams into reality.  Since taking over the granting program from our friends C

Each month, ArtReach releases a list of the month's upcoming grant deadlines for funding related to the Toronto arts sector. Looking for more? Check out our full Grant Deadline Calendar resource here! DECEMBER 2 Bell Fund, TV Program, Major Production Funder Envelope DECEMBER 8 Canada Media Fund, Broadcaster Envelope Program (Diverse Languages) Canada Media Fund, Broadcaster Envelope Program (English & French): Development DECEMBER 10 Downie Wenjack Fund, The Blanket Fund - R

This grant supports community-based arts programming by and for artists aged 13-29 from equity-deserving populations in Toronto who experience systemic barriers to accessing professional arts opportunities.  These grants are available each year thanks to our partnership  with the Toronto Arts Council . The programs we fund must… Be coordinated and delivered by individual artists 13-29 or groups/ organizations/ collectives led by people 13-29 from equity-deserving communities

NOVEMBER 29 HEAL Youth Summit Malvern Family Resource Centre - Winter Market Celebrating 5 years of Creato - QUINTA COSECHA Filipino Youth Conference on Arts and Culture Glad Day Lit - Queer & Trans Arts & Craft Holiday Market (On all weekend) NOVEMBER 30 Wychwood Barns - Holiday Art Market DECEMBER 2 Youthful Vengeance - CREATE/CHANGE DECEMBER 4 The City of Toronto’s Drag Masterclass - Class of 2025 showcase DECEMBER 5 City of Craft 2025 (On until December 7th) DECEMBER 6

Interested in applying to ArtReach’s 2026 Community Arts Programming Grant? Have questions about the program guidelines, application package, or submission process? Come out to one of our virtual info sessions on December 10th or January 7th! Each session will be broken down into two parts: 1. Info Session: 6:00-6:45pm To start the session, we will provide an overview of the Program Guidelines, including eligibility, timelines, general rules, eligible expenses, accessibility

Each month, ArtReach releases a list of the month's upcoming grant deadlines for funding related to the Toronto arts sector. Looking for more? Check out our full Grant Deadline Calendar resource here! NOVEMBER 1 Access Copyright Foundation, Events Grants NOVEMBER 4 Ontario Arts Council Northern Arts Projects Grant Ontario Arts Council, Operating: Theatre Organizations Grant NOVEMBER 5 Canada Council for the Arts, Supporting Artistic Practice: Sector Innovation and Development

Toronto Arts Foundation Awards are presented to artists, cultural leaders and businesses in recognition of artistic excellence, cultural leadership and contribution to the arts. With prizes ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, the awards spotlight Toronto’s finest professional artists and arts organizations, celebrating their contributions to our city of arts. The deadline to submit a nomination is November 26th, 2025. Click the links below to learn more about each award! 🏆 Arts

Each month, ArtReach releases a list of the month's upcoming grant deadlines for funding related to the Toronto arts sector. Looking for...