ArtWorksTO

YOUTH COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT

Are you an artist or creative between the ages of 18-29? ArtWorksTO is a capacity building and professional development project for youth arts entrepreneurs, in partnership with the City of Toronto – Toronto Youth Equity Strategy (TYES).

Youth submit proposals to create dynamic and original communication materials. These materials are intended to promote key City programs which serve youth needs and highlight best practices in youth-led collaborative initiatives.

Eligibility

• City of Toronto residents
• Individual youth artists (18-29)
• Groups of youth artists (18-29)
• Youth arts groups
• Youth social enterprises & businesses
• At least one of the following:
  • I am Indigenous, Black, and/or a Person of Colour
  • I am 2SLGBTQ+ ( two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer)

Key qualifications

• Professional experience in the relevant art-form, as described in the project (i.e. photography, videography, etc.)
• Lived experience or understanding of issues impacting MVP youth (youth most vulnerable to involvement in serious violence and crime)