Toronto Arts Council

Fund your next exhibition or screening into a public experience 🎥🖼️
 
The Visual and Media Arts Projects: Presentation program supports organizations, collectives, curators, and programmers in sharing bold, contemporary visual and media arts with audiences across Toronto. From exhibitions and screening series to lectures, residencies, and workshops, this grant helps bring thoughtfully curated projects into the public sphere.
 
With up to $15,000 in funding available, this program supports one-time or time-limited projects that centre strong curatorial or critical frameworks and meaningful audience engagement. Projects must take place in Toronto (or be created here and shared online) and include a clear audience development plan.
 
Funding can support artist fees (required), production and technical costs, marketing and outreach, admin support, and more. Applicants must also show a range of revenue sources, as this program does not fund 100% of project costs.
 
📅 Deadline: August 4
Open to non-profit organizations, collectives, and independent curators/programmers based in Toronto. Projects must be led by professional artists and contribute to the development of the city’s visual and media arts landscape.
 
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
Learn more (link in bio) https://torontoartscouncil.org/grants/visual-media-arts-projects-presentation/
 
Photo Credit: On A Sunday At Eleven Directed by Alicia K. Harris (alicia k harris) 2204, Media Projects. Shot by Roya Del Sol (chaotic energy)

The Literary Projects Program deadline is August 4th! 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 collectives

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
Learn more (link in bio) Literary Projects | Toronto Arts Council

Thank you so much little deaths for sharing your photos with us!

Photography credit:
Little Deaths Salon. Shot by Jae Yang (Jae / Beto / 양재훈). Literary Projects, 2025.

Experience global football excitement this summer in with “The World in a City” – a series of arts and cultural events created to celebrate the 2026 tournament. Toronto Arts Council is proud to present these soccer-themed or culturally inclusive events in partnership with the City of Toronto and the $1.7M Community Celebration Support Fund. ​
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Downtown for a match or closer to home in North York? Here are some happenings near you.​
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DOWNTOWN + NORTH YORK​
⚽ Flavours of the Game: Community Celebration​
🗓️ June 11 - July 19​
📍 Scadding Court Community Centre​
Free match viewing events hosted by
Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre and Scadding Court Community Centre
celebrating Toronto’s extraordinary diversity with a dynamic international food showcase featuring vendors from Market707 alongside local food entrepreneurs. ​
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📸 PASI​
🗓️ June 11 - July 25​
📍 The Esplanade between Hahn Place and Lower Jarvis St​
Presented by Jamii Esplande, PASI is a large-scale photo exhibition along The Esplanade promenade, featuring images of 100 community members from the 48 nations participating in the 2026 tournament, animated with daily stilt walker activations and live performances.

💃🏽 Svāhā! On the Land​
🗓️ June 26 – 27​
📍 David Crombie Park​
Nova Dance’s offering of arrival, reverence, and joy that culminates in a powerful performance and an open, post-show dance party for all ​
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🎤 Women in Song, LAVAZZA IncluCity​
🗓️ July 1 + 2​
📍 Distillery District​
FabCollab presents the 13th edition of the spectacular hit concert series featuring a Brazilian procession, interactive performances, and a community round dance led by Indigenous dancer Cotee Harper.​
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🪐 Cosmic Strikers: Kicking Goals, Painting Futures​
🗓️ July 11, 12, 15​
📍 34 Hanover Rd​
Presented by AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives Arts Initiatives this community-driven art celebration features a walking tour of 6 local public art installations, interactive AR elements, and community art workshops designed to highlight the intersection of art, culture, and the love of sport. ​
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For the complete listing of events near you, tap the link in our bio.​
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Bring your community together through art 🎨🙌🏽💛

The Creative Communities Projects program supports Toronto-based artists, collectives, and non-profit organizations to lead collaborative arts projects that publicly engage communities with arts and culture in meaningful ways.

Projects can include one or more arts practices music, dance, theatre, visual arts, storytelling and more—and must involve collaboration between professional artists and community members, with a focus on participation, skill-building, and public engagement.

This program supports:
✨ Arts engagement projects that encourage community participation
✨ Arts community development that builds and strengthens artistic communities
✨ Increased access to arts experiences across Toronto

💰 Grants up to $15,000
📅 Deadline: August 4
📍 Projects must take place in Toronto

Learn more + apply at torontoartscouncil.org/grants/creative-communities-projects
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

Slide 1 Photo Credit: . Photo by Hannah Mittelstaedt, 2023. Supported by Toronto Arts Council Creative Communities.