Animating Historic Sites is back, supporting projects taking place in 2027 🏛️✨

This program funds site-specific arts projects that respond to Toronto’s historic sites and museums—bringing history to life through creative storytelling across disciplines. Think performances, exhibitions, installations, workshops, screenings, and more.

💰 Grants up to $30,000 available
🎨 Open to professional artists, collectives, and not-for-profit organizations
🎟️ All programming must be free and open to the public

From research and development to production and presentation, this grant can support up to 100% of your project costs, including artist fees, materials, and equipment.

📍 Participating sites include:
Evergreen Brick Works @evergreen_brick_works
Colborne Lodge (NEW in 2026)
Gibson House @gibsonhousemuseum
Montgomery’s Inn
Scarborough Museum @scarboroughmuseums
Spadina Museum
Todmorden Mills
The Village at Black Creek @thevillageatblackcreek

Not sure if it’s the right fit? Join our office hours:
🗓️ May 12 (10–11am)
🗓️ May 20 (12–1pm)

Register here: https://torontoartscouncil.org/grants/animating-historic-sites/ (link in bio)

Make sure to check the website for full eligibility requirements before applying.

📩 Have questions? Reach out to lena@torontoartscouncil.org.

Photo credit: Holobiont by Blue Ceiling Dance, Shot by Zahra Saleki, 2023. Animating Historic Sites

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Fund your next outdoor idea 🌳🤸🎨
 
The Animating Toronto Parks program supports individual artists, collectives, and non-profit organizations to create free, community-engaged arts programming across parks in Etobicoke, East York, York, North York, and Scarborough. Performances, festivals, film screenings, community activities – the sky is the limit, literally!😌
 
With grants of up to $25,000, this program also enrolls successful applicants into Toronto Arts Foundations’ Arts in the Parks initiative, which includes support with marketing, promotion, onsite volunteers, and local community outreach.
 
📌NEW THIS YEAR: a pilot opportunity for three-year recurring funding, supporting projects through 2027–2029 for eligible applicants.
 
Need help applying? Join our upcoming virtual drop-in sessions or connect 1:1 with the program manager for additional support:
• May 5 (10–11am) – Is This Program for Me? + Application Form
• May 6 (10–11am) – Recurring Funding Explained
• May 7 (10–11am) – Budget! Budget! Budget!
• May 13 (12–1pm) – Budget! Budget! Budget!

First slide photo credit: Dance Together Festival part of Arts in the Parks Toronto at Amos Waites park, 2022. Photo shot by Mirna Chachin
 
Learn more at the link in bio 🔗 https://torontoartscouncil.org/grants/animating-toronto-parks/

Reach out to lena@torontoartscouncil.org

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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! 🏆

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