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Ontario Arts Council - Chalmers Professional Development Projects

Purpose

The program supports opportunities for Ontario artists at any stage of their career to acquire new artistic skills to advance their arts practice. It funds all contemporary and traditional art practices that are supported at OAC. All learning must be led by an expert and include feedback throughout the training period. Experts include mentors, teachers, trainers, and Elders. Projects may include study, training, mentorship, and/or apprenticeship.

There are two categories:

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RECONNECTING WITH YOUR CULTURE | THE SCHOOL OF THE WORLD

MISSION : In a complex historical step of our life in which capitalist priorities have strongly questioned ethical values and human relations, there is a need to put the PERSON and his CREATIVITY back at the center. The fragility, which all countries have manifested within the cultural and educational sector, has allowed developing fundamental reflections to give a “new centrality” to the role of CULTURE for the sustainable development of humanity.

Indigenous Art Directory

 

Looking For Indigenous Art?

Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada's membership directory hosts over 120 authentic Indigenous artists. Find it here: https://passthefeather.org/art-search/

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"In taking inspiration from the Haudenosaunee Seventh Generation Principle, Iehstóseranon:ha Dawn Setford, founded the Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada in 2012 to preserve and revitalize endangered Indigenous art forms and enrich lives through Indigenous arts and culture. 

Ontario Art Education Association

The OAEA represents educators of visual arts and media arts across Ontario, from JK - 12 public and independent schools, as well as art gallery/museum, post-secondary, teacher education, and community arts programs. OAEA's website hosts curriculum, equity & social justice, instruction, and on-line learning resources. Members can access further resources and stay in-touch via OAEA e-blasts and social media contacts. 

Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program

Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program 

The Ontario Arts Foundation and the Gordon Foundation are pleased to announce the renewal of the Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program. The Program aims to foster a broader appreciation of Canadian visual art and artists by assisting public art galleries and museums in Ontario to grow their permanent collections, increase the public’s knowledge of collecting and permanent collections, and support community engagement between a gallery or museum and its local community.
 

Grants are offered through two granting streams:

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Supporting Arts and Learning in a Time of Crisis: November—December 2020

The overarching purpose of the digital roundtable discussion series were to gain a better
understanding of participants’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and effects of physical
distancing on their work in arts and learning. The first series of digital roundtable discussions took place
in March-April 2020 and a follow up series occurred in May 2020. At that time, arts and learning
stakeholders were adjusting to the early phases of the pandemic characterized by province or city-wide

Traditional Indigenous language art posters "Wash your hands"

The Art for Aid Project, in response to the Covid 19 calls to action, has created over 25 Indigenous language posters that support hand washing. The posters are a free downloadable resource from our website: https://www.artforaid.ca/indigenous-language-posters

If your traditional language is not represented here, please connect with us and we will create one for you.

John Hobday Awards in Arts Management - Canada Council for the Arts

The John Hobday Awards in Arts Management are granted to talented arts managers in Canadian professional arts organizations for professional development or mentoring purposes.

  • The Professional Development and Renewal Award is granted to an outstanding arts manager wishing to take part in a recognized program, seminar or workshop.
  • The Mentorship Award goes to an arts manager who is seeking to acquire different knowledge, experience and skills under the supervision of a mentor in his or her field.
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