News Release

Toronto – March 15, 2016 – The Ontario Arts Foundation announced today $ 3.0 million in endowment income payments were made to 260 arts organizations across the Province of Ontario. The disbursements represent income earned on endowments created by arts organizations and funded jointly by the private sector and the government through two matching programs:  the Arts Endowment Fund, and […]

Toronto  – March 10, 2016 – The committee of the Gina Wilkinson Prize is pleased to announce that the 2016 fifth annual prize recipient is Kelli Fox of Toronto, Ontario. The announcement came on March 10 – Gina’s birthday. Ms. Fox was chosen from a list of 14 nominees from across Canada.  Kelli Fox is a Toronto-based actor with 30 years of

Toronto, January 19, 2016 – Orangeville artist Steven Volpe is this year’s recipient of the Laura Ciruls Painting Award. The $4,500 award is given annually to recognize an Ontario based mid-career painter. Steven Volpe has a Fine Arts degree from Queen’s University as well as a background in art education and graphic design.  His evocative figurative paintings lie somewhere between a parable and

Toronto, December 3, 2015 – Moyra Davey is the 2015 recipient of the $20,000 Paul de Hueck and Norman Walford Career Achievement Award for Art Photography. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of art photography. Moyra Davey is an internationally recognized Canadian visual artist who has made a significant contribution to contemporary photography. Over the past three decades,

Toronto, November 8, 2015 – Carolina Zoccoli is the recipient of the 2015 Tim Sims Encouragement Award awarded to a Conservatory Program Graduate at the Second City Training Program.  The Tim Sims Encouragement Award honours a promising Canadian comedic performer who is in the early stages of their career.  Carol is an actress, screenwriter, director and improviser.  She has a degree in philosophy at the University of São

Toronto, October 27, 2015 – Meg MacKay was awarded the 2015 Tim Sims Encouragement Award at the 20th Anniversary Cream of Comedy held Monday at The Second City. The Tim Sims Encouragement Award honours a promising Canadian comedic performer who is in the early stages of their career.  Meg MacKay was nominated for the award by the faculty of the 

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, October 21, 2015 — Nominations for the fifth annual Gina Wilkinson Prize are now being accepted. Established in memory of Gina Wilkisnon, the annual prize pays tribute to Gina and her unyielding dedication, vision and indomitable spirit the imbued her work and her life.  An actor for over twenty years, Gina transitioned to directing and this prize recognizes an

Toronto – September 30, 2015 – Lorrie Gallant is the recipient of the inaugural $7,500 Ontario Arts Foundation Artist Educator Award.  The award is given annually 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

Toronto, September 14, 2015- The Ontario Arts Foundation and and The Gordon Foundation are pleased to announce the 2015 grants from the Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program: Acquisition Grant   Design Exchange, Toronto   $8,500 Museum London, London $10,000 Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Thunder Bay $10,000     Development Grant   Art Gallery of Burlington, Burlington    $7,500 Kitchener-Waterloo

Toronto, September 8, 2015 – The Ontario Arts Foundation and the Wuchien Michael Than Foundation are pleased to announce the 2015 grants from the Wuchien Michael Than Fund for the following new Asian-Canadian works: Production Grant   Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre    Empire of the Son by Tetsuro Shigematsu Common Boots Theatre(formerly Theatre Columbus)  Tails of the City by Marjorie