Ontario Arts Foundation Artist Educator Award
The Ontario Arts Foundation Artist Educator Award is given to an Ontario resident who exemplifies excellence in arts education, demonstrates a unique approach to their arts education practice, creates meaningful learning experiences for young people, inspires connections to the arts beyond the classroom and continues to maintain an active arts practice. The Ontario Arts Foundation established and manages the endowment that funds the Artist Educator Award.
Selection Process
The Ontario Arts Council is responsible for the selection process. The award recipient is selected through the Ontario Arts Council’s peer assessment process from the applicants to the Artists in Communities and Schools Projects program.
Award: $12,000
Current Recipient
2023 Nathanael Larochette
Past Recipients
2022 Mike Cope
2021 Elizabeth Doxtater
2020 Ruben Esguerra
2019 Zvondai Muchenje
2018 Chuck Commanda
2017 Yaovi Hoyi (YAO)
2016 Jamaal Rogers
2015 Lorrie Gallant
News Releases
Nathanael Larochette Honoured with Ontario Arts Foundation Artist Educator Award December 11, 2023