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Read about ArtReach's mission, vision, and mandate, how we work, our history, and our land acknowledgement ArtReach is a community-based arts organization that provides grants, workshops, mentorship, and resources to artists and cultural leaders aged 13-29 from equity-deserving populations in Toronto mission For all artists and cultural leaders to have equitable access to the resources they need to realize their creative potential vision We provide opportunities for artists to learn the skills, Gain the knowledge, and access the tools needed to develop their arts practice, run arts programming, build creative communities, and have successful arts careers mandate how we do it: Offer free resources and programming responsive to the needs of community Provide low-barrier, high-engagement funding for arts programs and projects Build meaningful relationships with those we work with Encourage emerging artists and cultural leaders to define what art means to them and recognize the value of their artistic contributions Use our platform to help keep our community connected to relevant arts opportunities artreach by the numbers $5.37M distributed in grant funds 539 funded programs + projects 200 workshops delivered 5470 participants at sessions history The evolution of artreach (2004-2010) The idea for ArtReach was formed in 2004 at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Roundtable of Arts Funders and Foundations, the topic: youth engagement through the arts. Subsequent meetings between arts funders and the City of Toronto reinforced the need to increase meaningful + relevant arts opportunities for excluded youth. A vital element in our development was the involvement of young people, particularly the Grassroots Youth Collaborative. GYC members were active participants in focus groups and consultations that contributed to the design of a funding model that would be inclusive, accessible, and provide a high level of support to applicants. ArtReach is the result of this unique approach to program design, and ultimately, a new model for funding youth arts initiatives. land acknowledgement We acknowledge that the land ArtReach occupies on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and that these territories are guided by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. Land acknowledgements are an intentional and necessary way to recognize the traditional First Nations, Métis, and Inuit territories of a place. This does not exist in a past tense or historical context: colonialism is a current, ongoing process. It involves learning and reflecting on what happened in the past, what is still happening in the present, and what needs to be done to move towards an equitable future. We will not minimize the harm colonialism has caused and the harm it continues to cause today through continued racism and white supremacy. This is a reminder that the land we call Canada is not ours, and that our government committed genocide to build the country we have. All settlers who live and work on this land must be accountable and are responsible for reconciliation and reparation. But a land acknowledgement is just the first step, the bare minimum for moving towards reconciliation. With no actions behind these words, this would be performative and insincere, a false showing of solidarity. At ArtReach, we believe that allyship is a verb (something you do), not a noun (something you are)- an ongoing set of actions that consistently attempt commitment, accountability, and unlearnin g. So what is ArtReach doing? We’re: Currently involved in multiple collaborative projects that are working towards systemic change in Toronto’s arts sector. Check out NextUp! Leaders Lab , Change Agency , and FLIP Funding Indigenous artists and arts organizations through our granting programs Platforming Indigenous artists and arts organization s through our communications channels We also acknowledge that there are places we can do more, including: Ensuring further Indigenous representation on our Grant Review Teams, Advisory Committee, and facilitator roster Supporting more Indigenous artists and arts organizations through our funding programs Conducting more intentional outreach for our programs to Indigenous artists Engaging in further advocacy work for Indigenous artists Want to learn more about the peoples, languages, and treaties of the land you occupy? Head to: native-land.ca ArtReach is trusteed by The veritas foundation

ArtReach's landing page for our resources, including our toolkits, resource library, and grant deadline calendar check out our resources! toolkits + videos Grant deadline calendar resource library

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 opportunities and grow your career in the arts? Your answers will feed into a bigger research project, including focus groups, an event, and a final report with recommendations to make arts careers and pathways more accessible and fair. The survey takes about 8–10 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and your answers will remain confidential. Thank you for sharing your experiences and helping make the arts in the Greater Toronto Area more equitable, inclusive, and supportive for everyone! The deadline to fill out the survey has been extended to Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 . Questions? Email marianne@nextgenerationarts.ca

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 ! FEBRUARY 5 Ontario Arts Council, Theatre Projects Grant FEBRUARY 6 Cannonbury Foundation, Spring Grant FEBRUARY 9 Toronto Arts Council, Black Arts Program, Annual Operating Grant Toronto Arts Council, Creative Communities Annual Operating Toronto Arts Council, Dance Annual Operating Toronto Arts Council, Literary Annual Operating Toronto Arts Council, Music Annual Operating Toronto Arts Council, Theatre Annual Operating Toronto Arts Council, Visual and Media Arts Annual Operating Grant FEBRUARY 11 Ontario Trillium Foundation, Youth Opportunities Fund, System Innovations: Deadline for lead organizations to complete the required pre-application coaching call: February 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. FEBRUARY 12 Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Arts Presenters Projects FEBRUARY 13 City of Toronto, Cultural Festivals Funding Program Frontlines, A Race to an Inclusive Canada Grant FEBRUARY 24 Toronto Foundation, Free to Play

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 coordinated and delivered by individual artists 13-29 or groups/ organizations/ collectives led by people 13-29 from equity-deserving communities Be offered to participants aged 13-29 from equity-deserving communities who face systemic barriers to accessing high-quality arts opportunities Be a program and not a project (see our FAQs for more info) Be delivered in Toronto, by a Toronto-based applicant, for participants in Toronto (this includes only the City of Toronto, Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke, not the GTA) Be free for participants to access Be first and foremost focused on the arts and artistic skill-building (other benefits/ focuses must be secondary to a focus on the arts) Be registration-based and serve the same group of participants throughout its duration Be structured like a workshop series/ intensive that allows participants to build meaningful skills and relationships over time We don’t fund… Drop-in style programming Events, festivals, etc. Personal projects Art therapy programs Programs whose primary activities are religious or political HOW TO APPLY Head to artreach.org/programgrant  to read our Program Guidelines and FAQs, confirm your eligibility, and access the application package. The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 1st, 2026 at 11:59pm , and we do not accept late submissions.   Results will be announced in late-March, and funding will be disbursed in early June. SUPPORTS 1-1 Virtual Meetings - Limited Spots available!   Meet with our staff to confirm your eligibility, discuss your project idea, and get advice on strengthening your application. Sign up for a meeting here! Email grants@artreach.org  with any questions! Watch a recording of the info session here!