We are looking for artists who live in one of the following 6 neighbourhoods: South Etobicoke, North/Central Etobicoke, York/Weston, East Toronto, North York and Scarborough. We encourage applications that are culturally specific, taught in other languages, unique/uncommon art forms etc.
Interested in peer support? Live in one of the 6 neighbourhoods listed below? Apply to be a Workman Arts Satellite Peer Support by June 24, 2022!
We are looking for individuals who live in one of the following 6 neighbourhoods: South Etobicoke, North/Central Etobicoke, York/Weston, East Toronto, North York and Scarborough who identify with having lived experience or familiarity with mental health and/or addiction.
Our If You Ask Me program is currently accepting applications! If You Ask Me (IYAM) is a free program that supports emerging youth filmmakers with mental health and/or addiction experiences to develop a short film in the company of like-minded peers in a supportive environment. Workshop topics include: developing a script, production, directing, editing, sound, distribution, and film festivals. Filmmakers will have an opportunity to screen their work at the 30th Annual Rendezvous With Madness Festival which runs from October 28 – November 7, 2022.
Workman Arts is a recommender for the Ontario Arts Council’s (OAC) Exhibition Assistance Grants, a program that provides funding for presentation costs for confirmed exhibitions to artists living in Ontario. The minimum grant awarded is $500 and the maximum is $2,000. 2021-22 Deadlines for applications: July 26, 2021, 1 pm ET and January 10, 2022. 1 PM ET.
The George Hardy scholarship was established in honour of Workman Artist George Hardy to support professional development opportunities for Workman Arts members.