Supporting artists and arts organizations for a better Toronto Learn More Tiger Balme at Wavelength’s Monthly Music Series 2024 Photo by Green Yang Upcoming Grant Deadlines Grant deadlines occur throughout the year. Check here frequently and mark your calendar! All grant deadlines Animating Historic Sites Project funding Supports artistic projects involving site-specific research, development, creation, production, presentation, and programming that responds to or interprets selected sites or museums. Open to organizations, collectives and individuals. More Dance Projects Project funding Supports professional development, creation, production and presentation of dance. Open to organizations, collectives and individuals. More Creative Communities Projects Project funding Supports projects that engage communities through the arts. Open to organizations, collectives and individuals. More Discover Grants Select your area of interest and find Toronto Arts Council funding programs that are right for you. Accessibility Grant Black Arts Community Arts Creative Communities Dance Literary Media Arts Multidisciplinary Music Theatre Visual Arts These might interest you Animating Historic Sites Black Arts Projects Creative Communities Projects CREATIVE ENQUIRY LAB Dance Projects Indigenous Arts Projects Literary Projects Media Artists Program: Creation Music Creation and Audio Recording Music Projects TAC Accessibility Grant Theatre Projects Visual Artists Program: Creation Visual/Media Arts Projects: Presentation Explore All Grants Featured Events No events found. Featured Stories & News June 19, 2026 CELEBRATING SOCCER’S BIGGEST GAMES with ‘the world in a city’ Read more Spotlight June 18, 2026 Toronto Arts Spotlights Queer Arts This Pride Month Read more In the News June 3, 2026 In the News: Filmmaker Gursimran Datla is telling immigrant stories that Canada rarely sees Read more Happening Now As we celebrate Pride Month, we’re shining a light on the artists andorganizations building spaces of love, joy, advocacy, and community. 🌈Throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting creatives and changemakers whose work uplifts and supports 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Toronto.Our first Pride Month highlight is Multicultural Pride in Scarborough, whose work reminds us of the power of showing up as our full selves and finding strength in one another.“Pride is a Special Time to be who you are as an individual and love yourself first before you love some. It’s also a time to celebrate yourself and culture, identity and Gender without Hate/Discrimination Pride is also a time tocome together as a community with friends, family and straight allies and chosen family by your side to build a stronger 💪 community no one shouldbe left alone Community is strength and pure love 💕” – Rainbow HuntAs a grassroots organization, MPIS provides accessible art programming ,resources, and community support for 2SQTBIPOC youth with disabilities and mental health challenges. Their work amplifies marginalized voices, fosters belonging, and creates transformative opportunities for young people through creativity and connection.Happy Pride Month. 🌈 Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the incredible artists and organizations helping shape a more inclusive, vibrant, and loving city.#PrideMonth #TorontoArts #2SLGBTQIA #Pride #CommunityThroughArt 15 0 Open post by torontoartscouncil with ID 17867659377687230 As we celebrate Pride Month, we’re shining a light on the artists andorganizations building spaces of love, joy, advocacy, and community. 🌈Throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting creatives and changemakers whose work uplifts and supports 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Toronto.Our first Pride Month highlight is Multicultural Pride in Scarborough, whose work reminds us of the power of showing up as our full selves and finding strength in one another.“Pride is a Special Time to be who you are as an individual and love yourself first before you love some. It’s also a time to celebrate yourself and culture, identity and Gender without Hate/Discrimination Pride is also a time tocome together as a community with friends, family and straight allies and chosen family by your side to build a stronger 💪 community no one shouldbe left alone Community is strength and pure love 💕” – Rainbow HuntAs a grassroots organization, MPIS provides accessible art programming ,resources, and community support for 2SQTBIPOC youth with disabilities and mental health challenges. Their work amplifies marginalized voices, fosters belonging, and creates transformative opportunities for young people through creativity and connection.Happy Pride Month. 🌈 Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the incredible artists and organizations helping shape a more inclusive, vibrant, and loving city.#PrideMonth #TorontoArts #2SLGBTQIA #Pride #CommunityThroughArt … Celebrate soccer’s biggest games with “The World in a City” – a series of arts and cultural events for locals and visitors alike to explore Toronto as it hosts the 2026 tournament. Toronto Arts Council is proud to present this initiative in partnership with the City of Toronto and the $1.7M Community Celebration Support Fund. From downtown to North York and Scarborough to Etobicoke, you can find events near you in:ETOBICOKE☀️ Mimico Midsummer Arts Jam🗓️ June 20, 2 – 6 pm📍 Amos Waites ParkPresented by @lakeshorearts this community celebration features a public pageant and performance alongside a free arts festival.🎵 @smallworld.music Festival🗓️ June 26-28📍 Mabelle ParkThis free, outdoor, family-friendly community celebration of music features main stage performances, hands-on workshops for all ages, food and drinks, and a creative kid’s program.👕 Wear Your City – The World on a T-Shirt🗓️ July 1, 4, 15, 18📍 VariousPartnering with @blankcanvasesTO, inPrint’s mobile art booths empower underserved communities to express their creativity and celebrate diversity and connection to the 2026 tournament through personalized celebratory wearable art T-shirts. ⚽ @artsetobicoke – Community Arts Celebration 2026🗓️ July 18📍 Michael Power ParkThe third annual Community Arts Celebration is a fun-filled afternoon of live music and dance performances by local artists from diverse cultural traditions alongside family-friendly art activities, free food, and community pride. Stay tuned for more events near you or tap the 🔗in our bio for the full listing. #TheWorldInACity #SoccersBiggestEvent #FWC26 #WeAreToronto 9 0 Open post by torontoartscouncil with ID 18559104379070335 Celebrate soccer’s biggest games with “The World in a City” – a series of arts and cultural events for locals and visitors alike to explore Toronto as it hosts the 2026 tournament. Toronto Arts Council is proud to present this initiative in partnership with the City of Toronto and the $1.7M Community Celebration Support Fund. From downtown to North York and Scarborough to Etobicoke, you can find events near you in:ETOBICOKE☀️ Mimico Midsummer Arts Jam🗓️ June 20, 2 – 6 pm📍 Amos Waites ParkPresented by @lakeshorearts this community celebration features a public pageant and performance alongside a free arts festival.🎵 @smallworld.music Festival🗓️ June 26-28📍 Mabelle ParkThis free, outdoor, family-friendly community celebration of music features main stage performances, hands-on workshops for all ages, food and drinks, and a creative kid’s program.👕 Wear Your City – The World on a T-Shirt🗓️ July 1, 4, 15, 18📍 VariousPartnering with @blankcanvasesTO, inPrint’s mobile art booths empower underserved communities to express their creativity and celebrate diversity and connection to the 2026 tournament through personalized celebratory wearable art T-shirts. ⚽ @artsetobicoke – Community Arts Celebration 2026🗓️ July 18📍 Michael Power ParkThe third annual Community Arts Celebration is a fun-filled afternoon of live music and dance performances by local artists from diverse cultural traditions alongside family-friendly art activities, free food, and community pride. Stay tuned for more events near you or tap the 🔗in our bio for the full listing. #TheWorldInACity #SoccersBiggestEvent #FWC26 #WeAreToronto … 🌈 Happy Pride Month from Toronto Arts! 🌈Throughout June, we’ll be shining the spotlight on 2SLGBTQIA+ artistsand arts organizations whose work inspires connection, sparksimportant conversations, and reminds us of the power of art as a toolfor joy, resistance, and change.For many Pride is a celebration, but it began as a protest. With deeproots in advocacy and the pursuit of equity, Pride is not justan opportunity to recognize and applaud the ongoing work ofqueer communities, but it’s also a powerful reminder of what still needsto be done to ensure that our city is one where everyone feels free tolive their lives fiercely, authentically, and safely.Happy Pride, Toronto. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜#PrideMonth #PrideTO #2SLGBTQIA #TorontoArts #ArtAsAdvocacy 15 0 Open post by torontoartscouncil with ID 18230406325315263 🌈 Happy Pride Month from Toronto Arts! 🌈Throughout June, we’ll be shining the spotlight on 2SLGBTQIA+ artistsand arts organizations whose work inspires connection, sparksimportant conversations, and reminds us of the power of art as a toolfor joy, resistance, and change.For many Pride is a celebration, but it began as a protest. With deeproots in advocacy and the pursuit of equity, Pride is not justan opportunity to recognize and applaud the ongoing work ofqueer communities, but it’s also a powerful reminder of what still needsto be done to ensure that our city is one where everyone feels free tolive their lives fiercely, authentically, and safely.Happy Pride, Toronto. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜#PrideMonth #PrideTO #2SLGBTQIA #TorontoArts #ArtAsAdvocacy … Bring bold literary ideas to life across Toronto’s communities ✍🏽📚The Literary Projects program supports Toronto-based organizations and collectives creating impactful literary experiences—from spoken word events and reading series to festivals, conferences, workshops, and magazine publishing.This grant supports one-time or time-limited projects that contribute to the growth of literary arts in Toronto, including production, presentation, professional development, and independent magazine publishing. Funding can go toward artist fees (required), production and technical costs, marketing, documentation, and more. Digital projects are also eligible.💰 Up to $8,000 available (projects must include additional revenue sources) 🗓 Deadline: August 4, 2026📍 Projects must take place in Toronto👥 Open to non-profit organizations and collectivesQuestions? Reach out to rudrapriya@torontoartscouncil.orgLearn more (link in bio) Literary Projects | Toronto Arts CouncilCredit Image: Tisania Francis-Smith (Spoken by T) and her JournalCredit: Photography by Phil Garstka, LRS directed by Brennan Wisdom James, Produced by Elle de Lyon, Art by Anastasia de Lyon #TorontoArtsCouncil #LiteraryArts #TorontoArtists #ArtsFunding 84 0 Open post by torontoartscouncil with ID 18079129058658967 Bring bold literary ideas to life across Toronto’s communities ✍🏽📚The Literary Projects program supports Toronto-based organizations and collectives creating impactful literary experiences—from spoken word events and reading series to festivals, conferences, workshops, and magazine publishing.This grant supports one-time or time-limited projects that contribute to the growth of literary arts in Toronto, including production, presentation, professional development, and independent magazine publishing. Funding can go toward artist fees (required), production and technical costs, marketing, documentation, and more. Digital projects are also eligible.💰 Up to $8,000 available (projects must include additional revenue sources) 🗓 Deadline: August 4, 2026📍 Projects must take place in Toronto👥 Open to non-profit organizations and collectivesQuestions? Reach out to rudrapriya@torontoartscouncil.orgLearn more (link in bio) Literary Projects | Toronto Arts CouncilCredit Image: Tisania Francis-Smith (Spoken by T) and her JournalCredit: Photography by Phil Garstka, LRS directed by Brennan Wisdom James, Produced by Elle de Lyon, Art by Anastasia de Lyon #TorontoArtsCouncil #LiteraryArts #TorontoArtists #ArtsFunding … Follow us on Instagram
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