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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, October 15, 2014 — Nominations for the fourth annual Gina Wilkinson Prize (Gina’s Prize) will be accepted starting October 15, 2014. The prize is intended to recognize an experienced female theatre artist transitioning from one theatre discipline into the discipline of theatre direction. The annual Gina’s Prize pays tribute to Canadian actor, playwright and director Gina Wilkinson and her […]

Toronto, September 18, 2014 – The Ontario Arts Foundation and the Wuchien Michael Than Foundation are pleased to announce the 2014 grants from the Wuchien Michael Than Fund for the following new Asian-Canadian works: Production Grant   bcurrent Femme Playlist by Catherine Hernandez Tapestry Opera   M’Dea Undone by John Harris and Marjorie Chan Theatre Centre    Monday Nights

Toronto, September 2, 2014 – Applications are now available for the Canadian Heritage Endowment Incentives Component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund.  In the  2014 federal budget, the government announced the continuation of a number of funding programs supporting the arts, including the Canada Cultural Investment Fund – Endowment Incentives Component. Under the program, eligible arts organizations can apply

Toronto, August 6, 2014 – Through an extraordinary act of generosity, the Gina Wilkinson Prize received a contribution of $80,000 from the beneficiaries of the Estate of Elsie V. Adamson. Gina Wilkinson’s brother, Martin Wilkinson, a Victoria based financial advisor, was a long-time friend and advisor to Mrs. Adamson. The Gina Wilkinson Fund, which is administered by the Ontario Arts Foundation,

Toronto, May 26, 2014 – The Ontario Arts Foundation and the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation are pleased to announce the renewal of the Elizabeth L. Gordon Art Program.   The Program aims to foster a broader appreciation of Canadian visual art and artists by assisting public art galleries and museums in Ontario to grow their permanent collections, increase the public’s

Markham, May 20, 2014 – The 2014 winners for the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards were announced today at Aldergrove Public School in Markham. The winners were selected by two juries of young readers from Aldergrove P.S. – five students in grades 3 and 4 selected the recipient of the Children’s Picture Book Award, and five students in grades 7 and 8 selected the recipient of

Toronto, May 5, 2014 – Costume designer, Anne Dixon is the 2014 recipient of the $15,000 Virginia and Myrtle Cooper Award in Costume Design. The award is given annually to professional costume designers in Ontario in mid-career to further enrich their careers through research and travel. Anne’s design career spans over 25 years both on stage and on screen