Grant · Ontario Indigenous artists
Ontario Arts Council Indigenous Visual Artists' Materials Grants
Ontario Arts Council
You should apply if you're a First Nations, Inuit or Métis artist or Culture Carrier living in Ontario.
About
The Ontario Arts Council's Indigenous Visual Artists' Materials program gives grants of $500 or $1,000 to cover art materials and supplies, for making artwork or running workshops. It supports practices including basketry, beading, carving, hide tanning, jewellery, quillwork, sculpture, textiles and tufting. Applications are assessed by designated Indigenous recommender organizations through OAC's Nova online system; the 2026-2027 intake is open until January 29, 2027.
Eligibility
Ontario-resident First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists and Culture Carriers working in visual arts, crafts or traditional and customary Indigenous art forms.
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Applications happen on Ontario Arts Council's website. Seeke reviews and indexes the listing but does not accept applications.