Resources for Artists
Key organizations, funding bodies, and professional resources for visual artists in Ontario and across Canada.
Professional Associations
CARFAC
Canadian Artists' Representation / Le Front des artistes canadiens. The national voice for Canada's professional visual artists, providing advocacy, resources, and the recommended fee schedule for exhibitions and reproductions.
CARFAC Ontario
The Ontario regional affiliate of CARFAC. Offers professional development workshops, legal and business resources, and advocacy for visual artists in the province.
Craft Ontario
Ontario's provincial craft organization supporting makers and craftspeople through exhibitions, professional development, and advocacy.
Grants & Funding
Canada Council for the Arts
Canada's public arts funder. Offers grants for individual artists and arts organizations across all disciplines, including visual arts creation, research, and professional development.
Ontario Arts Council
Provincial funding body supporting Ontario artists and arts organizations. Grants for visual arts projects, exhibitions, materials, and professional development.
City of Ottawa Arts Funding
Municipal arts funding programs including project grants, operating funding, and the Cultural Facilities Fund for capital improvements.
Ottawa Arts Council
Local arts service organization providing awards, networking, and advocacy for Ottawa's arts community.
Opportunities & Listings
AKIMBO
Canada's leading visual arts listings platform. Open calls, exhibitions, jobs, residencies, and grants updated daily.
Ottawa Art Gallery
Ottawa's public art gallery. Exhibitions, public programs, and a permanent collection focused on the Ottawa-Gatineau region's artistic heritage.
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