Supporting artists and arts organizations for a better Toronto Learn More Is this tap, Bill Coleman Photo by Wayne Eardley Upcoming Grant Deadlines Grant deadlines occur throughout the year. Check here frequently and mark your calendar! All grant deadlines Animating Toronto Parks Project funding Supports free arts programming in selected Toronto parks. Open to organizations, collectives and individuals More Writers Program Project funding Supports the creation of new literary works in written and oral forms across diverse genres. Open to individuals. More Playwrights Program Project funding Supports the creation of theatrical plays. Open to individuals. More Discover Grants Select your area of interest and find Toronto Arts Council funding programs that are right for you. 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Featured Stories & News News/Announcements February 12, 2026 Toronto Arts Council Secures New Funding for the Arts in 2026 City Budget Read more News/Announcements February 9, 2026 In the News: Toronto Arts Council Calls for Continued Arts Investment During 2026 Budget Hearings Read more News/Announcements October 20, 2025 In the News: “Elbows Up” and Defending Canadian Culture Read more Happening Now Selina (@selcallum), our Communications Coordinator, is the first staff artist to be featured in the new Collective Canvas Gallery at Toronto Arts Council and Foundation 🎉What’s normally a lunchroom and meeting space is now also our gallery to showcase the creativity within our own team. This is an initiative brought to life by Peter Kingstone (Program Manager, Visual and Media Arts) and Georgia Champagnie (Senior Office Coordinator)🎉Selina’s exhibit features a mix of work from her time in university alongside portraits she captured of the 2025 Toronto Arts Awards finalists.At Toronto Arts, we don’t just support artists, we are artists, and spaces like this remind us of the importance of creativity in everything we do.💐 Stay tuned to see who will be exhibiting next in July 👀🎨 #TorontoArts #StaffAppreciation #CollectiveCanvas #Photography #Arts 341 38 Open post by torontoartscouncil with ID 18102250258754181 Selina (@selcallum), our Communications Coordinator, is the first staff artist to be featured in the new Collective Canvas Gallery at Toronto Arts Council and Foundation 🎉What’s normally a lunchroom and meeting space is now also our gallery to showcase the creativity within our own team. This is an initiative brought to life by Peter Kingstone (Program Manager, Visual and Media Arts) and Georgia Champagnie (Senior Office Coordinator)🎉Selina’s exhibit features a mix of work from her time in university alongside portraits she captured of the 2025 Toronto Arts Awards finalists.At Toronto Arts, we don’t just support artists, we are artists, and spaces like this remind us of the importance of creativity in everything we do.💐 Stay tuned to see who will be exhibiting next in July 👀🎨 #TorontoArts #StaffAppreciation #CollectiveCanvas #Photography #Arts … From local support to national recognition @thejunoawards 🎶✨We’re proud to celebrate Toronto Arts Council’s funded artists who are nominated at the 2026 JUNO Awards, presented on March 29, a powerful reminder of what’s possible when artists are supported to create, take risks, and grow.👏 Huge congratulations to:Tafelmusik @tafelmusikbocc Toronto Symphony Orchestra @torontosymphony TOBi @sincerelytobi Tanika Charles @tanika_charles Ron Korb @ronkorbmusic Alexis Baro @alexisbaro22 Elizabeth Lowell Boland @lowell______ Kevin Lau @_kevin_lau Justin Gray @justingraysound Adam Christie @adamchristiecomedian Chris McKhool @mckhool Your work continues to shape Canada’s cultural landscape, and we’re honoured to have been part of your journey.The JUNO Awards are this Sunday — we’ll be cheering you all on! 🏆#TorontoArtsCouncil #JUNOAwards #SupportTheArts #TorontoArtists #CanadianMusic 48 9 Open post by torontoartscouncil with ID 18094032668110156 From local support to national recognition @thejunoawards 🎶✨We’re proud to celebrate Toronto Arts Council’s funded artists who are nominated at the 2026 JUNO Awards, presented on March 29, a powerful reminder of what’s possible when artists are supported to create, take risks, and grow.👏 Huge congratulations to:Tafelmusik @tafelmusikbocc Toronto Symphony Orchestra @torontosymphony TOBi @sincerelytobi Tanika Charles @tanika_charles Ron Korb @ronkorbmusic Alexis Baro @alexisbaro22 Elizabeth Lowell Boland @lowell______ Kevin Lau @_kevin_lau Justin Gray @justingraysound Adam Christie @adamchristiecomedian Chris McKhool @mckhool Your work continues to shape Canada’s cultural landscape, and we’re honoured to have been part of your journey.The JUNO Awards are this Sunday — we’ll be cheering you all on! 🏆#TorontoArtsCouncil #JUNOAwards #SupportTheArts #TorontoArtists #CanadianMusic … Island Pop with Presence: Spotlighting Omega Mighty (@omegamighty_) 🇯🇲✨ Canadian island pop artist Omega Mighty moves effortlessly between Jamaican patois, sultry vocals, and an energetic rap flow, blending Pop and R&B with Reggae and Dancehall in a way that feels bold, confident, and rooted in her Caribbean heritage. Nominated for a JUNO Award for Reggae Recording of the Year in 2024 and named one of Billboard Canada’s Artists to Watch, she continues to prove she is a force in Canada’s music scene.With support from Toronto Arts Council, her second EP Notorious & Noble was brought to life through care, collaboration, and creative risk taking. That investment helped shape a deeply personal body of work, including the standout single “Rush Dem,” which later earned a JUNO nomination for Reggae Recording of the Year. ‼️✨This Black History/Futures Month, we celebrate Black artists like Omega Mighty whose work reflects culture, innovation, and creativity. And beyond this month, we remain committed to uplifting Black creatives whose artistry continues to shape Toronto’s sound and story all year round. 🎶#TorontoArts #BlackHistory365 #OmegaMighty #TorontoArtists #Music 259 33 Open post by torontoartscouncil with ID 17980902911806502 Island Pop with Presence: Spotlighting Omega Mighty (@omegamighty_) 🇯🇲✨ Canadian island pop artist Omega Mighty moves effortlessly between Jamaican patois, sultry vocals, and an energetic rap flow, blending Pop and R&B with Reggae and Dancehall in a way that feels bold, confident, and rooted in her Caribbean heritage. Nominated for a JUNO Award for Reggae Recording of the Year in 2024 and named one of Billboard Canada’s Artists to Watch, she continues to prove she is a force in Canada’s music scene.With support from Toronto Arts Council, her second EP Notorious & Noble was brought to life through care, collaboration, and creative risk taking. That investment helped shape a deeply personal body of work, including the standout single “Rush Dem,” which later earned a JUNO nomination for Reggae Recording of the Year. ‼️✨This Black History/Futures Month, we celebrate Black artists like Omega Mighty whose work reflects culture, innovation, and creativity. And beyond this month, we remain committed to uplifting Black creatives whose artistry continues to shape Toronto’s sound and story all year round. 🎶#TorontoArts #BlackHistory365 #OmegaMighty #TorontoArtists #Music … ✨Glo Romy (@gloromy) — Multidisciplinary Artist and Founder of BOSSY✨Glo Romy is a multidisciplinary artist working across design, dance, and film — always rooted in community and culture.Her clients have included OVO Sound and the Toronto Blue Jays, and she received an Applied Arts Award for SHOEBAE, an editorial publication exploring Toronto’s Sneakerhead community. Her campaign HIPHOPHONEYZ, an ode to women in Hip Hop, was exhibited at Ossington Station, celebrating women shaping the culture.Her first short film lead by Isabelle Leonardo-Cruz, BOSSY: An Ode to Women in Street Dance in collab — an energetic celebration of women in Toronto’s street dance scene — was developed through the @artworks.to youth program.The project was also shaped in meaningful ways by the ArtWorksTO youth program. Through the program, youth participants gained hands-on experience and contributed to the creative process and production of the film. Their involvement not only supported the making of BOSSY, but also reflected Glo’s own commitment to skill-building and creating pathways for the next generation of artists.Led by an all-women cast and crew, the film brought together multiple generations of dancers representing Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Waacking, Breaking, and Krump, honouring both pioneers and emerging artists.We’re proud to support artists like Glo who elevate community, amplify women’s voices, and keep Toronto’s creative spirit thriving. ✨ #TorontoArts #BlackHistory365 #BlackFutures #BlackArtists #StreetDance 339 34 Open post by torontoartscouncil with ID 17926747743226344 ✨Glo Romy (@gloromy) — Multidisciplinary Artist and Founder of BOSSY✨Glo Romy is a multidisciplinary artist working across design, dance, and film — always rooted in community and culture.Her clients have included OVO Sound and the Toronto Blue Jays, and she received an Applied Arts Award for SHOEBAE, an editorial publication exploring Toronto’s Sneakerhead community. Her campaign HIPHOPHONEYZ, an ode to women in Hip Hop, was exhibited at Ossington Station, celebrating women shaping the culture.Her first short film lead by Isabelle Leonardo-Cruz, BOSSY: An Ode to Women in Street Dance in collab — an energetic celebration of women in Toronto’s street dance scene — was developed through the @artworks.to youth program.The project was also shaped in meaningful ways by the ArtWorksTO youth program. Through the program, youth participants gained hands-on experience and contributed to the creative process and production of the film. Their involvement not only supported the making of BOSSY, but also reflected Glo’s own commitment to skill-building and creating pathways for the next generation of artists.Led by an all-women cast and crew, the film brought together multiple generations of dancers representing Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Waacking, Breaking, and Krump, honouring both pioneers and emerging artists.We’re proud to support artists like Glo who elevate community, amplify women’s voices, and keep Toronto’s creative spirit thriving. ✨ #TorontoArts #BlackHistory365 #BlackFutures #BlackArtists #StreetDance … Follow us on Instagram
Animating Toronto Parks Project funding Supports free arts programming in selected Toronto parks. Open to organizations, collectives and individuals More
Writers Program Project funding Supports the creation of new literary works in written and oral forms across diverse genres. Open to individuals. More
Playwrights Program Project funding Supports the creation of theatrical plays. Open to individuals. More
News/Announcements February 12, 2026 Toronto Arts Council Secures New Funding for the Arts in 2026 City Budget Read more
News/Announcements February 9, 2026 In the News: Toronto Arts Council Calls for Continued Arts Investment During 2026 Budget Hearings Read more
News/Announcements October 20, 2025 In the News: “Elbows Up” and Defending Canadian Culture Read more