Workman Arts is seeking a guest Curator or team of Curators to develop and curate the 20th anniversary of our annual Being Scene visual art/multimedia exhibition. We are looking for proposals that speak to the current social climate as it relates to mental health, celebrate Workman member artists and artists with lived experience, that incite conversation, and promote a range of intersectional narratives.
Workman Arts is a recommender for the Ontario Arts Council’s (OAC) Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators, a program to assist theatre creators to develop new work. The minimum grant awarded is $1,000 and the maximum is $5,000. Deadline for applications: November 30, 2020, 1 pm ET.
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. Deadline for applications: January 11, 2021, 1 pm ET.
The Norman & Marsha Paul Family Trust has made a commitment to provide $60,000 in funding over the next three years (2018-2020) to support member artists with costs associated with Workman Arts exhibitions and presentations.
The Paul Family Trust (PFT) assists Workman Arts member artists with production costs associated with Workman Arts exhibitions. To be eligible for this fund, you must have confirmation that your work has been accepted into one of our exhibitions (such as Being Scene or Rendezvous with Madness) and be a current active member.
The Art Sales and Rental program is undergoing some changes. At this time we are not accepting any applications.
If you are interested in having your work featured in Workman Arts’ promotional material, please follow the submission guidelines.
George Hardy was a cherished member of Workman Arts from 2008-2016. This scholarship was established in honour of George through the generous contributions from George’s son Trystan Hardy and George’s sister Lynn Hardy.