Music incubators are programs that connect cohorts of emerging music professionals with resources and opportunities for professional and/or creative development.
Similar to incubators, music mentorships foster development, but specifically by connecting emerging musicians with established professionals for one-on-one support.
Offers a variety of residencies and programs for emerging visual artists, musicians, authors, and more.
Crea-to is an organization that supports Latin American creators in Canada, fostering inclusivity, diversity, and collaboration within the creative sector.
Design and produce your own promotional materials. Open to all Toronto Public Library cardholders (all who live and/or study in Toronto are eligible for TPL card).
Open to Humber students and faculty. Facilities include video studios, audio studios, 3D printers, sewing machines, laser and vinyl cutters. Lakeshore and North campus.
Grants and awards vary in eligibility and application process. Check out some of the links below to explore different funding opportunities.
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Canada’s public arts funder, with a mandate to “foster and promote the study of, and the production of works in, the arts”. The CCA funds individuals and organizations exploring, creating, and disseminating innovative, vibrant, and diverse works.
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Ontario’s public arts funder. Established to foster the creation and production of art for the benefit of all Ontarians. Many Canadian provinces have arts funding initiatives. If you are based in another province, you also should explore that province’s funding opportunities.
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The City of Toronto’s public arts funder. Focus on investing in artistic talent, engaging the public, and supporting cultural diversity. Many other municipalities have arts funding initiatives, be sure to explore the resources available in your hometown.
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A public/private partnership that aids the growth, development, and strengthening of the Canadian music industry. Their Artist Development Program is a great entry-level grant for early-career musicians.
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The charitable arm of SOCAN with a focus on growth and development for emerging musical artists. SOCAN Foundation also offers many awards that you can explore in the next section.
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Community-based arts organization providing grants, to artists and cultural leaders aged 16-29 from equity deserving populations in Toronto.
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A database of over 400 sources of funding. A Toronto Public Library card is required for access.
An award is a charitable fund based on a selection process. Arts awards exist to reward outstanding achievement among specific groups of artistic professionals. They are non-repayable and there are no limitations as to how they are spent. Below you will find links to some of the awards offered by Canadian arts and culture organizations.
Guides on funding opportunities and toolkits for effective grant writing.
Webinars and events to support arts sector training.
A 5-part virtual series that integrates resources, leaders and opportunities to support talent development, showcase emerging artists, and enable continued relationships and collaboration.
Membership will allow access to workshops on entrepreneurship and mentorship opportunities.
Training Respectful Adaptive Inclusive Networks in the Arts webinar series.
Community-based arts organization providing grants, workshops, mentorship, and resources to artists and cultural leaders aged 13-29 from equity-deserving populations in Toronto.
Resources for research related to entrepreneurship, startups and commercialization.
Resources on artist’s fees, exporting, taxes, grants, copyright, insurance, marketing, and more.
Guide on grant writing for artists.
Resources to empower all Canadian artists to receive the royalties they are entitled to.
