Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Ontario Arts Council's Visual Arts Projects program funds galleries, artist-run centres, not-for-profit organizations, ad hoc groups with 50% Ontario residents, and independent curators to present or document visual art through exhibitions, publications, and residencies. Grants reach $15,000. The next deadline is October 28, 2026, and the application is free.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 28, 2026
“October 28, 2026, 1 p.m. ET”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Galleries, artist-run centres and not-for-profit arts organizations up to $15,000; ad hoc groups and collectives up to $15,000; independent curators (presentation projects) up to $15,000; independent
“Grants: $10,000–$15,000 depending on category (galleries/organizations/ad hoc groups/independent curators presentation: max $15,000; independent curators research: max $10,000)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Incorporated not-for-profit Ontario-based visual arts organizations, artist-run centres, public art galleries; ad hoc groups and collectives (50% Ontario residents); independent Ontario-based curators not in full-time curatorial positions a
“Ontario-based visual arts organizations, artist-run centres, public art galleries; ad hoc groups and collectives (50% Ontario residents); independent Ontario-based curators”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“OAC peer assessment process (four and a half months after deadline for results)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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