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- ArtsBuild Ontario
ArtsBuild Ontario (ABO) is a provincial arts service organization that provides small and medium-sized organizations with tools, training, and advice to successfully manage physical and digital creative spaces. Learn more about ABO.
- Art Installers Alliance (AIA)
A community project to inform and empower art installers and other contracted arts workers to support safer work processes, and self advocacy for fair, just and accountable workplace conditions and sector change. Learn more about AIA.
- Art$Pay
Art$Pay connects visual art practitioners with opportunities, community, and advocates for fair pay. Visit their website to learn about opportunities and artist resources in Waterloo Region
- Artist-Run Centres and Collectives Conference (ARCA)
The online directory introduces artist-run centres in Canada and provides basic information. Learn more about ARCA and the search Directory.
- CARFAC
CARFAC is the national voice of Canada’s professional visual artists. Check out Tools for Artists.
- CoBALT Connects
A non-profit social enterprise that works throughout Ontario to spur innovative projects, policies, research and facilities that advance the creative industries and cultural sector. Learn more about their initiatives.
- Cultural Human Resources Council
The Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) brings together cultural workers and employers to address training, career development and other human resource issues. Learn more about CHRC.
- Galeries Ontario / Ontario Galleries (GOG)
Through advocacy, professional development, and network-building, GOG advances and empowers Ontario public art galleries. Learn about different opportunities and resources by visiting their website.
- MANO/RAMO
MANO/RAMO | Media Arts Network of Ontario is Ontario's only arts service organization dedicated to furthering the work of media arts organizations, collectives and independent artists. Learn more about MANO/RAMO by visiting their website.
- Visual Arts Alliance
The Visual Arts Alliance is a consortium of national visual, media, and craft arts service organizations comprised of artists, curators, art museums, artist-run centres and art dealers, brought together by the Visual Arts Summit in November, 2007. Learn more by visiting their website.
Helpful Resources
Artist Statement Basics
Writing about yourself can be tricky! Here are 3 basic principles to help get you started:
1. The What: What is your work? In simple terms discuss concepts, themes, and the medium you are working in.
2. The Why: Explain why you have created your work. This can include your inspirations and motivations.
3. The How: How does your current work fit into your overall artistic practice? Or, how does your work relate to the call for submissions?
Grant Writing Basics
Here are some writing tips we have gathered from our previous Grant Writing Workshops led by Isabella Stefanescu from Inter Arts Matrix
- Tips
1. Read the guidelines!!! Are you eligible for the grant? Is your work eligible? Don't waste time applying for something you have no chance of receiving.
2. Does your project start after the results of the funding competition are announced?
3. Does your budget tally correctly? Ensure the expenses are equal to the income.
4. Can you meet the submission deadline?
5. Fill out the form - Do not leave blank fields. If a question does not apply to you, write "n/a" in the answer field.
6. Stick to the space/pages/word count allowed.
7. Number the pages of attachments.
8. Edit, revise, and edit again. Then have someone else read it over for you. Try to use plain language.
9. Do you have the correct number of application copies to submit (for paper submissions)?
10. If you include links to supporting materials, test them and make sure they work.
11. Keep copies of everything submitted.
- Funders and Councils
Waterloo Region Community Foundation