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Driving collective action to address the needs and priorities of Ottawa's arts sector. Celebrate with us at The Arts Ottawa Awards Ceremony! Tickets are on sale now Thursday, February 5th, 2026 7:00pm - National Arts Centre (Fourth Stage) Learn more about the Arts Ottawa Awards Buy Tickets Arts Ottawa supports and advocates for artists and the arts in Ottawa. Through our focus on collaboration and partnership, we mobilize collective action in Ottawa’s arts community with an emphasis on inclusive and participatory decision-making. Artwork: Melanie Yugo, Nurture Future Photo: Curtis Perry What’s Happening Now Call for Board Members - Appy before March 16 Register | Learning Lab Series: Community Wealth Building Ottawa Has Culture. What It Doesn’t Have Is a Cultural Economy Strategy | Article by Kwende Kefentse AIRG: Jordan Dangers Closing Exhibition on February 26 NEW! Artist Talk Group Forum - Sign up now! Giving Circle: Help Shape the Future of the Arts in Ottawa Learn More Co-Leadership Circle Mobilizes action, connects sectors, and guides collective vision. Learn More Advisory circle Amplifies arts voices and connects communities to action. Take Action Action Labs and the Core Leadership Circle Tackle urgent issues, driving sector-wide change Become a Member Membership Connecting communities to action and amplifying arts voices. Volunteer Volunteer Connect with local artists and give back to your community Governance Board ensures accountability and aligns collective action with strategic goals. Donate Today Support Arts Ottawa Your contributions fuel the growth of our local arts sector Become a Sponsor Sponsorship Sponsor the arts in our local community Ways to Get Involved Be part of shaping Ottawa’s arts community. Your involvement amplifies creativity, builds connections, and drives collective action. Together, we can create a thriving, inclusive cultural landscape. Get Involved Co-Creating Arts Ottawa Timeline 2026 January Arts Ottawa Awards Ceremony Meet the recipients February AIRG Jordan Danger: Final exhibition on Feb. 26 Learn more March Arts Ottawa's First Community Forum Learn more April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December - 2025 January Introduction of Co-Creating Arts Ottawa learn more First Open Office Hours: Welcome to Arts Ottawa learn more February Learning Lab no.1: Governance Models and Advocacy in the Arts learn more Open Office Hours: Discussing Arts Awards March Learning Lab no.2 : Artists as Community Leaders learn more Open Office Hours: Discussing Mentorship within the Arts April Learning Lab no. 3: Redefining Volunteerism in Governance learn more Co-Creation Labs: building a governance model learn more May Learning Labs recap videos available online watch now June AGMs held on June 18th Read the annual reports here Shared Ground first event of the initiative held on June 25th Learn more July Unveiling of our new Arts Ottawa Awards Learn more Launch of the Giving Circle Learn more Open Office Hours: Arts Ottawa's Shared Leadership Model Learn more August Updated Volunteer pathway Learn more Introducing Artist Talk: Online community forum Sign up now! September Introducing our new Action Lab: Social Impact Evaluation in the Arts Learn more Arts Awards Co-Design Process Read the report October Shared Ground Learning Lab Learn more Co-Create Mission, Vision and Values statements Community Co-Creation feedback with staff and board Collaborative Strategy Sessions outlining areas of focus for 2026 Learn more November Co-Create Arts Ottawa Report: Governance, Inclusion, and Volunteer Engagement Read the report December Social Impact Evaluation in the Arts Learning Lab :Audited by Meral Tan as an Arts Correspondent Read the report Driving collective action to address the needs and priorities of Ottawa's arts sector. Photo: Curtis Perry Donate to Arts Ottawa Arts Ottawa seeks to nurture the arts, to let them bloom and spread their roots deep into the cityscape. In so doing, we endeavour to build a city that hums with life, where equity and diversity are not just present, but celebrated. Together we can deliver on our mission to drive collective action in responding to community needs and priorities, fostering a thriving arts sector. Donate to Arts Ottawa Today Programs & Services Arts Ottawa Awards The Arts Ottawa Awards celebrate Ottawa-based artists, creatives, educators, businesses, and organizations who help shape a vibrant, connected city. Shared Ground Calling in Leadership on Cultural Spaces and Reimagining Downtown Through Arts and Culture Artist in Residence in Government Enacting sustainable, meaningful change in communities is a complex and ongoing challenge. That’s why Arts Ottawa and the City of Ottawa have launched the Artist-in-Residence in Government (AIRG) program. This initiative connects artists with municipal government staff and the community to tackle unique civic challenges and reimagine traditional approaches. By embedding an artist within a city department, their creative perspectives and lived experiences help co-create transformative models of community engagement—addressing pressing local issues in innovative ways that push beyond the status quo. Explore more programs & servicEs Explore the new Artist Talk! Our new community hub brings together events, resources, and discussions — all in one place. Stay connected, informed, and inspired. Visit Artist Talk Subscribe to the Arts Ottawa Report! Arts Ottawa offers a bi-weekly report that will keep you up to date on all of the programs and services Arts Ottawa has to offer the Ottawa community. Learn about our newsletters here. Email* Yes, subscribe me to Arts Ottawa Report. * Submit

Ways you can get involved with the Ottawa arts community. Get Involved Be part of shaping Ottawa’s arts community. Your involvement amplifies creativity, builds connections, and drives collective action. Together, we can create a thriving, inclusive cultural landscape. Explore ways you can get involved below. Photo: Shannon Hawn Membership Connecting communities to action and amplifying arts voices. Become a Member Community Forums Come together to shape shared priorities for Ottawa's arts sector Join us Arts Ottawa Governance Model We’ve reimagined governance at Arts Ottawa, centering collaboration, transparency, and community input in everything we do.  Learn More Learning and Co-Creation Labs Exploring governance, advocacy, and artist-led collaboration to design a Shared Leadership Model. Learn More Action Labs and the Core Leadership Circle Tackle urgent issues, driving sector-wide change Take Action Volunteer Connect with local artists and give back to your community Volunteer Sponsorship Sponsor the arts in our local community Become a Sponsor Support Arts Ottawa Your contributions fuel the growth of our local arts sector Donate Today

Community Forums focusing on real decisions, collective challenges, and practical next steps across economic, social, and physical infrastructure. Photo: Brooklyn Marok Update — April Community Forum Coming Soon! We're shifting the Community Forum originally scheduled for March to a new date in April, so we can make sure it’s even more reflective of what we heard from our CAMs and community members. These Forums are key moments for connection where CAMs, artists, cultural workers, and community members come together with Arts Ottawa to explore priorities, test ideas, and shape practical next steps for the sector. Thank you to everyone who shared their input through the CAM survey , your contributions are helping guide the agenda and shape the structure of the session. Arts Ottawa will soon be sharing the outcomes from our co-creation sessions to keep you up to date with our progress. Please stay tuned for details on the April date and full event program to follow. Be sure to check our eNews for further confirmations. Sign up for our Newsletter here. Arts Ottawa Community Forums are facilitated working sessions where artists, cultural workers, and community members come together to shape shared priorities for Ottawa’s arts sector. We focus on collective challenges and practical next steps across economic, social, and physical infrastructure. The purpose of these sessions is to: share where the sector is going test priorities and assumptions co-create next steps across economic, social, and physical infrastructure create clear feedback loops into decision-making What Makes an Arts Ottawa Forum Different? Designed, not open mic Participation is structured around real questions Arts Ottawa is actively working on. Co-creation, not consultation Participants help shape priorities, not just react to them. Visible outcomes Each Forum produces documented insights, decisions, and next steps. Repeatable system Forums are part of an annual cycle, not standalone events. For our CAMs As part of your role as a Community Advisory Member, and AO commitments to co-creation and community-led initiatives, we invite CAMs to contribute to the design of the Community Forums. The questions in the survey below will support how the Forum is delivered, and how CAM participation is being structured. You can become a CAM here. Fill out the survey

At Arts Ottawa, we’re dedicated to being a strong voice for the arts in the region, building relationships to increase awareness of their value and strengthening the local arts sector. Advocating for the Arts in the Ottawa Region A thriving arts scene fosters a community where ideas, talents, and cultures are celebrated, and where identities are shared. At Arts Ottawa, we’re dedicated to being a strong voice for the arts in the region, building relationships to increase awareness of their value and strengthening the local arts sector. We actively share information and opportunities with the community so that together, we can shape a vibrant arts scene that everyone can contribute to. As a member, you’re part of this collective voice. Photo: Eric Reid Stay informed The Ottawa Arts Initiative (OAI) Instagram page was created by our team to advocate for the social and economic value of art and culture in Ottawa, providing a platform to amplify the voices of our creative community. Follow Us @ottawaarts.initiative Advocacy Updates Transforming Together: Systemic Change for Community Benefit On Our Radar

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Founder Visionary Patron Benefactor Champion Leader Builder Friend $250,000+ Government of Ontario | Gouvernement de l’Ontario Minto Foundation Inc. John and Jennifer Ruddy The William Shenkman Foundation $100,000 – $249,999 Singhal Family Foundation Forum Equity Partners Inc. $25,000 – $99,999 Richard Abboud et Jitanjli Datt Bel-Air Lexus Toyota Conseil des arts AOE / AOE Arts Council Dust Evans Lawyers / Avocats Simone et John Joanisse LaLande+Doyle Architects Inc. MBNA Bank of America MIFO Orléans Star – L’Express Ottawa Citizen Louise Ouellette et Denis Vézina Vibrant and Sustainable Fund – Fonds dynamique et durable Ottawa Community Foundation Ottawa School of Art – École d’Art d’Ottawa $10,000 – $24,999 Atomic Motion Chambre de commerce d’Orléans – Orléans Chamber of Commerce The KTL Group, Inc. Ottawa School of Theatre – L’École de théâtre d’Ottawa $5,000 – $9,999 Maureen Shenkman Place d’Orléans RONA $2,500 – $4,999 BERTSCHI ORTH SMITH LLP/s.r.l. 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Ballhorn Matthew Barnes Megan Barnes Diane Barnett Katrina Barrett BCFSO Insurance Brokers Joanne Beaubien Beiersdorfer Family Carol Belchamber Tia Belle-Isle Conseiller Michel Bellemare Councillor Sarah C. Benfield Loretto Beninger Katherine Bishop Zygo and Jennifer Lynne Blaxell Hans & Marianne Blokpoel Susan Blyth-Schofield Angela Bolick Danielle Bolick Nicole Bolick Susan & Ted Bolick Leslie A. Bond Gilles Bouchard Gisèle Bourgeois Garry and Cavelle Bowes Sheree Bradford-Lea Mary J. Brett André Brisebois Camille Brisebois In Memory of Penny Brown Claudette Brûlé Nancy E. Burke Business Club d’Orléans Patrica Butchart Kayla Butt Bytown Beat Chorus Laudalina M. Cabral Margaret-Jane Campbell Judith Cane, Ian and Sam Fisher Capital Chordettes CAPITAL SOUND AND LIGHT Margaret Carver Arlette Castonguay Centre Séraphin-Marion d’Orléans David Chadala Mélanie Champagne Patrick Champagne Les Chansonniers d’Ottawa Diane et Richard Charlebois Denis et Julie Chauret Chénier Family Chhangur Family John H. Chibuk Chorum Chamber Choir Richard F. Clark Famille Jean-François Claude Family Club Photo Orléans Photo Club Connie Collette-Cole John Cook Coro Vivo Ottawa Inc. Yvonne and Fern Côté Aline et Michel Coulombe Irelande M. Finsten Crossan Jacqueline H. Finsten Crossan Rachel et Séan Crossan Cuisine et Passion Cumberland Community Singers Michael & Catrina Curran Laura Cyr Julia Scarlett Dan Stephen Decker Family Dennee Family Erika Déruaz Domenic Di Loreto Matthieu Doell Famille Shawn Doherty Family Betty Dolan Conseiller Clive Doucet Councillor In Memory of Caroline Ann Doyle Jean-Guy Doyon Marie-Jeanne Drew Yvan R. Dubeau André et Carmen Dufault Frances Dunn and Paul Caron Ernie and Virginia Dupuis Leonard Dupuis Stephanie Dupuis Cecilia Dwyer John Dwyer Liam Joseph Dwyer Doreen Dyet Noëlla Dyet Virginia Dyet Renée Dykeman East End Theatre Renée Edmunds Audreen M. Ellis Richard C. Ellis Christina Embleton Peter and Jacquie Embleton William Embleton Brad Evans In Memory of Flo & Ted Fancott Fédération des Femmes Canadiennes-Françaises d’Orléans Wendy Feldberg Alison & Anna Feltmate Françoise Ferguson Brazeau Susan Flemming Donna Fleras Margo & Don Ford Guy et Claudette Forget Marilyn Foster Sean Freill Friend of the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre Judith Froome Barbara & Paul Fulford Elizabeth Galindo-Bloch Anne Pallascio Galipeau Claude Antoine Galipeau Louis Pallascio Galipeau Miriam “Mimi” Galipeau Paul Mathieu Galipeau Cody Oatway Oded Ravek Family Adrian Marc Olsthoorn Johannus Olsthoorn Logan Ethan Olsthoorn Orleans Gardens Chiropractic Keith O’Rourke Ottawa Artisans Guild The Ottawa School of Speech & Drama Ottawa Voyageurs Walking Club / Club de marche des voyageurs d’Ottawa Marc Ouimet-McPherson Out of the Box Fibre Art Group Geneviève Painchaud Nicolas Pantieras & Family Alenka Paquet En mémoire de Denise J. 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Jim Watson, MPP Fiona Watts Gordon Watts Patricia Watts Wealth Strategies Barbara Welke Sue Widyaratne Peter & Gerri Wilkes Gerda J. Wolker Olivia Woods Robert Woods In Memoriam of Dorothy Wynes You Deserve It The Yuill Family Nicole Zuger Take a bow! On behalf of Articipate Grant Recipients who benefit from your private and public financial support, thank you to all donors of the Articipate Endowment Fund. This electronic Donor Wall pays tribute to the vision and leadership shown by a community who support of a flourishing local art scene. All annual gifts, bequests and gifts in memorial of $50 and more are included because together , we’ve built a strong cultural legacy for years to come! Donor Wall

Arts Ottawa Governance Model We’ve reimagined governance at Arts Ottawa, centering collaboration, transparency, and community input in everything we do.  Photo: Quest Arts Ottawa Call for Board Members: Arts Ottawa is inviting nominations for new members to join its Board of Directors. This is a fiduciary governance role focused on stewardship, accountability, and long-term sustainability, not a program advisory or community consultation role. As Arts Ottawa continues to build and refine an innovative, community-rooted governance model, we are seeking Board members who can provide institutional stability, financial and legal oversight, and systems-level leadership while working in relationship with our Community Advisory Members (CAMs) and Core Leadership Circles (CLCs) and the Arts Ottawa staff. Click here for an overview of the role, responsibilities, and what we’re looking for in members of our Board of Directors. Click here to apply to be an AO Board Member (please ensure you have read the above document before applying) Building Arts Ottawa’s Shared Leadership Model   During our Co-Creation Labs, we heard a clear message from artists, arts workers, and community members: governance should reflect the values of the community it serves.   Participants called for more clarity, connection, and equity across our decision-making structures. They also highlighted the need for paid opportunities, better communication between groups, and stronger support for community-led voices.  In response, Arts Ottawa is deepening its commitment to shared governance by defining the roles and responsibilities of our three key leadership bodies:  Community Advisory Members (CAM)   Our Community Advisory Members (formerly Membership) are artists, cultural workers, and arts organizations who help guide our work. They’re invited to share insights on what’s most urgent in the arts community, helping shape our priorities and focus. CAMs can engage by attending events, joining working groups, completing surveys, and more. Through it all, they serve as a key checkpoint, making sure our actions reflect the needs and priorities of the arts community. LEARN MORE AND BECOME A CAM HERE. Core Leadership Circle (CLC)   The Core Leadership Circle acts as a catalyst for activation, formed around each of our Action Labs. As each Lab explores a key issue in the arts, a dedicated CLC is brought together to support and shape the work—then dissolved once that phase of the work evolves. These temporary, purpose-driven groups bring together individuals, organizations, and advisors from across and beyond the arts, offering insight, strategy, and connections. The CLC helps guide our approach, support momentum, and champion the outcomes that emerge. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLC AND ACTION LABS HERE. Board of Directors   The Board remains a crucial part of our governance structure, providing legal, financial, and strategic oversight. Their primary focus is on fiduciary responsibilities, ensuring financial stability, compliance, and supporting long-term planning. While they will be less involved in day-to-day operations, we heard the need for this group to stay connected to community voices — so we’re building stronger links between the Board and our advisory and leadership circles, with some members participating directly in the Core Leadership Circle (CLC). MEET THE BOARD. Our Next Steps   To make sure this shared model works in practice, we are taking the following steps:  Clarifying Roles and Authority: We’re developing formal decision-making protocols to define what each group can decide, influence, or recommend.  Investing in Capacity: We’re implementing paid stipends, and more accessible options to remove barriers to participation.  Training and Orientation: We’re designing onboarding and mentorship pathways to support emerging leaders from all communities.  Linking Governance Bodies: We’re creating formal feedback loops between the Board, Staff, CLC, and CAM to keep everyone aligned and accountable.  Why This Matters   This governance model, created with the community we serve, is about trust, equity, and real collaboration. By making space for lived experience, shared decision-making, and community leadership, we’re building an organization that better serves artists and reflects the values of our city.  Timeline: 2023 - 2024 : Community Conversations → Read the report here → Watch the sessions online 2024 : Co-Creation Workshops → Read the report here January 2025 : Transforming together : S ystemic Change for Community Benefit → Read our Merger Case Study here February - April 2025 : Learning Labs → Learn more and watch online here April 2025 : Co-Creation Labs → Learn more here June 2025 : Shared Ground → Learn more here Stay Involved   We’ll continue to share updates as these next steps roll out. If you want to learn more, or have ideas to share, get in touch with us here. Co-Creating Arts Ottawa is funded by:

LaLande + Doyle Grant Guidelines DEADLINE: Applications Closed Download Application Form ABOUT THE LALANDE + DOYLE EXHIBITION SPACE GRANT: Carefully review the ARTicipate Project Grant Guidelines and Terms and Conditions before completing the application. Use the guidelines as a reference when completing the application. The ARTicipate LaLande + Doyle Exhibition Space Grant supports public presentation and exhibition by visual artists and visual arts groups within the Shenkman Arts Centre’s LaLande + Doyle Exhibition Space. This may include individual, collaborative, or group exhibitions. Applicants can apply for up to $2800 in funding to support their exhibition. Four projects will be selected for in this funding stream. CLICK HERE for more information about the LaLande + Doyle Exhibition Space at the Shenkman Arts Centre. The program will prioritize projects from artists and arts groups who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers, immigrants, refugees, Older Adults, People with Disabilities, Francophones, and Rural Residents applying to the program. Lead applicants must be based in the Ottawa/Gatineau Region, including Pikwàkanagàn and Kitigan Zibi First Nations , and have a mandate to present arts programming or have an arts practice.  APPLICANTS MUST BE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:  We welcome collaborative projects, involving more than one artist, arts organization or collective. Only one application is required for collaborative projects submitted by the lead applicant. Collaborators are not required to be based in the Ottawa/Gatineau region if the lead applicant is a local artist. If the application is successful, the lead applicant will be responsible for the grant, budgeting, fulfillment, and reporting requirements.  ELIGIBLE PROJECTS *Please contact Alex at Arts Ottawa if you have question on your project’s eligibility in this stream INELIGIBLE APPLICANTS INCLUDE:  INELIGIBLE PROJECTS INCLUDE:    ELIGIBLE EXPENSES  Only expenses directly related to the project are eligible.  A full list of eligible expenses can be found in the FAQ and budget section of the application form. ELIGIBILITY: An incorporated, not-for-profit arts organization   A non-incorporated arts collective (a group of two or more artists who are active in their discipline)  An individual artist  Presentation and exhibition of 2D visual artistic work in the Shenkman Arts Centre’s LaLande + Doyle Exhibition Space by local artists and arts organizations based in the Ottawa Region.  Please note: Artwork is to be hung on a track system or placed on the wall in the Exhibition Space.  Free-standing work that cannot be wall-mounted or hung on a track system is ineligible for this granting stream. Projects must take place between September 2025 and May 2026.  Artists and/or arts organizations whose reports for previous ARTicipate Grants are overdue or incomplete  Non-arts organizations (organizations whose primary mandate is not arts related)  For-profit organizations and businesses  Political parties   Government bodies or crown corporations  Board and staff members of Arts Network Ottawa  Resident Art Partners at the Shenkman Arts Centre  Participating jurors or peer-assessors of the ARTicipate Grant Program    Projects that have previously received an ARTicipate grant (previous ARTicipate Grant recipients are eligible to apply for new projects, provided they meet eligibility criteria)  For-profit, corporate ventures  Non-arts events and activities  Projects that are part of the programming or operations of the Resident Arts Partners of the Shenkman Arts Centre APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Download your application package found above. Read all instructions carefully and complete all application questions and the budget form. Email your final application document and support materials to articipate@artsottawa.ca. You will receive confirmation when we have your application. Application Deadline: Applications Closed There are two required components to your LaLande + Doyle Exhibition Space application: Completed application form with budget Support materials (attached with your application) Projects must take place in the Lalande + Doyle Exhibition Space. Late projects may be subject to grant repayment. Exact dates will be determined between Shenkman Arts Centre staff and the successful applicant upon receiving the grant. Recorded (audio/video) applications are also accepted , and we encourage applicants to contact Arts Ottawa for any additional accessibility arrangements.  SUPPORT MATERIAL Applicants are to submit support material to be reviewed by the peer assessment committee.  Support material should demonstrate the applicant’s previous work and accomplishments as they relate to the application. This can include photos, video, links, or other documentation of past or proposed activities.   It is important that all materials are labelled with a description of the contents. BUDGET FORM All applicants are required to complete a detailed budget in their application form, outlining the allocation of grant funding, any additional funding sources and costs of project delivery. Grant recipients will have their projects insurance costs covered by Arts Ottawa and need not include this in their budget. Please reference this checklist to ensure you have properly completed all steps before submitting your application package APPLICATION ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The criteria used in the assessment process are the artistic relevance of the project, its viability and impact on the community. Both the application form and support material will be evaluated. Priority is given to projects meeting the funding objectives of the ARTicipate Project Grant.   Please refer to the assessment criteria below for more details: ARTISTIC RELEVANCE Project concept is distinct and unique Applicant has a clear vision and artistic goals that reflect the applicant’s mandate and/or artistic practice Relevant and compelling support materials PROJECT VIABILITY Demonstrated skills and capacity to successfully deliver project Effective budgeting, including an appropriate breakdown of expenses Clear plan for marketing and audience development and engagement IMPACT OF THE PROJECT Engages and/or reflects priority groups outlined in grant guidelines Clear impact on the development of the artist, group, or artistic project Appropriate use of available spaces and resources within the Shenkman Arts Centre RELEASE OF FUNDS Successful applicants will be notified by email. The grant recipient will work with Shenkman Arts Centre staff for final confirmation of booking dates within the facility. Funding will be released upon signing Booking and Grant contracts with the Shenkman Arts Centre and Arts Ottawa, and attendance of a mandatory ARTicipate Project Grant orientation session. REPORTING  Mandatory Final Reporting Forms will be provided to grant recipients. Grant recipients are encouraged to review the Final Reporting Form at the beginning of the project to ensure that they are prepared to collect and report on all required components.  This report must be submitted within 2 months upon the completion of funded project activities. IF YOU ARE NOT AWARDED FUNDING Grant assessment decisions are final. Applicants will receive a letter to indicate that they have not received funding. Applicants are encouraged to reapply at the next deadline. Applicants are encouraged to speak with the Program Manager to receive Jury feedback. The program’s limited funds are not sufficient to fund all applications, regardless of their merit. 

Events and Performance Grant Guidelines DEADLINE: Applications Closed Download Application Form ABOUT THE EVENTS AND PERFORMANCE GRANT: Carefully review the ARTicipate Project Grant Guidelines and Terms and Conditions before completing the application. Use the guidelines as a reference when completing the application. The ARTicipate Events and Performance Grant supports public-facing artistic presentation and activity at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Applicants can apply for up to $3000 in funding (in addition to $5000 of in-kind support from the Shenkman Arts Centre, including rentals and staffing). The program will prioritize projects from artists and arts groups who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers, immigrants, refugees, Older Adults, People with Disabilities, Francophones, and Rural Residents applying to the program. CLICK HERE for more information about space at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Lead applicants must be based in the Ottawa/Gatineau Region, including Pikwàkanagàn and Kitigan Zibi First Nations , and have a mandate to present arts programming or have an arts practice.  APPLICANTS MUST BE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:  Only one application is required for collaborative projects submitted by the lead applicant.  Collaborators are not required to be based in the Ottawa/Gatineau region as long as the lead applicant is a local artist. If the application is successful, the lead applicant will be responsible for the grant, budgeting, fulfillment, and reporting requirements.  ELIGIBLE PROJECTS Applicants are encouraged to contact Arts Ottawa staff before applying if they have questions about eligibility criteria. INELIGIBLE APPLICANTS INCLUDE:  INELIGIBLE PROJECTS INCLUDE:    PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO: ELIGIBLE EXPENSES Only expenses directly related to the project are eligible. A full list of eligible expenses can be found in the FAQ and the budget section of the application form. ELIGIBILITY: An incorporated, not-for-profit arts organization   A non-incorporated arts collective (a group of two or more artists who are active in their discipline)  An individual artist  Public festivals, performances, or showcases Public presentations, screenings or gatherings Projects taking place between September 2025 and May 2026 Artists and/or arts organizations whose reports for previous ARTicipate Grants are overdue or incomplete Non-arts organizations (organizations whose primary mandate is not arts related) For-profit organizations and businesses Political parties Government bodies or crown corporations Resident Art Partners at the Shenkman Arts Centre, including board and staff members of Arts Network Ottawa Participating jurors or peer-assessors of the ARTicipate Grant Program Projects that do not occur or use spaces within the Shenkman Arts Centre For-profit, corporate ventures Non-arts events and activities Development of new work or non-public-facing events and/or performances (see C&D stream here) Projects that are part of the programming or operations of the Resident Arts Partners of the Shenkman Arts Centre APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Download your application package found above. Read all instructions carefully and complete all application questions and the budget form. Email your final application document and support materials to articipate@artsottawa.ca. You will receive confirmation when we have your application. Application Deadline: Applications Closed There are two required components to your Events and Performances application: Completed application form with budget Support materials (attached with your application) Projects must take place at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Late projects may be subject to grant repayment. Exact dates will be determined between Shenkman Arts Centre staff and the successful applicant upon receiving the grant. For more information about spaces within the Shenkman Arts Centre, please visit: https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/rentals Recorded (audio/video) applications are also accepted , and we encourage applicants to contact Arts Ottawa for any additional accessibility arrangements.  SUPPORT MATERIAL Applicants are to submit support material to be reviewed by the peer assessment committee.  Support material should demonstrate the applicant’s previous work and accomplishments as they relate to the application. This can include photos, video, links, or other documentation of past or proposed activities.   It is important that all materials are labelled with a description of the contents. BUDGET FORM All applicants are required to complete a detailed budget in their application form, outlining the allocation of grant funding, any additional funding sources and costs of project delivery. Grant recipients will have their projects insurance costs covered by Arts Ottawa and need not include this in their budget. Please reference this checklist to ensure you have properly completed all steps before submitting your application package APPLICATION ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The criteria used in the assessment process are the artistic relevance of the project, its viability and impact on the community. Both the application form and support material will be evaluated. Priority is given to projects meeting the funding objectives of the ARTicipate Project Grant.   Please refer to the assessment criteria below for more details: ARTISTIC RELEVANCE Project concept is distinct and unique Applicant has a clear vision and artistic goals that reflect the applicant’s mandate and/or artistic practice Relevant and compelling support materials PROJECT VIABILITY Demonstrated skills and capacity to successfully deliver project Effective budgeting, including an appropriate breakdown of expenses Clear plan for marketing and audience development and engagement IMPACT OF THE PROJECT Engages and/or reflects priority groups outlined in grant guidelines Clear impact on the development of the artist, group, or artistic project Appropriate use of available spaces and resources within the Shenkman Arts Centre RELEASE OF FUNDS Successful applicants will be notified by email. The grant recipient will work with Shenkman Arts Centre staff for final confirmation of booking dates within the facility. Funding will be released upon signing Booking and Grant contracts with the Shenkman Arts Centre and Arts Ottawa, and attendance of a mandatory ARTicipate Project Grant orientation session. REPORTING  Mandatory Final Reporting Forms will be provided to grant recipients. Grant recipients are encouraged to review the Final Reporting Form at the beginning of the project to ensure that they are prepared to collect and report on all required components.  This report must be submitted within 2 months upon the completion of funded project activities. IF YOU ARE NOT AWARDED FUNDING Grant assessment decisions are final. Applicants will receive a letter to indicate that they have not received funding. Applicants are encouraged to reapply at the next deadline. Applicants are encouraged to speak with the Program Manager to receive Jury feedback. The program’s limited funds are not sufficient to fund all applications, regardless of their merit.  Projects from or engaging equity seeking artists and groups who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, immigrants, refugees, newcomers, Older Adults, People with Disabilities, Francophones, and Rural Residents Events and/or performances that can generate or attract audiences to the Shenkman Arts Centre Original works and/or performances

Creation and Development Grant Guidelines DEADLINE: Applications Closed Download Application Form ABOUT THE CREATION & DEVELOPMENT GRANT: Carefully review the ARTicipate Project Grant Guidelines and Terms and Conditions before completing the application. Use the guidelines as a reference when completing the application. The ARTicipate Creation and Development grant supports the exploration, experimentation, and development of new artistic work for one week in the Richcraft Theatre at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Applicants can apply for up to $3000 (in addition to $5000 of in-kind support from the Shenkman Arts Centre, including rentals and staffing). The program will prioritize projects from artists and arts groups who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers, immigrants, refugees, Older Adults, People with Disabilities, Francophones, and Rural Residents applying to the program. Lead applicants must be based in the Ottawa/Gatineau Region, including Pikwàkanagàn and Kitigan Zibi First Nations , and have a mandate to present arts programming or have an arts practice.  APPLICANTS MUST BE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:  We welcome collaborative projects, involving more than one artist, arts organization or collective. Only one application is required for collaborative projects submitted by the lead applicant.  Collaborators are not required to be based in the Ottawa/Gatineau region as long as the lead applicant is a local artist . If the application is successful, the lead applicant will be responsible for the grant, budgeting, fulfillment, and reporting requirements. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO:  ELIGIBLE PROJECTS may include, but are not limited to: Please contact Arts Ottawa staff if you have questions about project eligibility INELIGIBLE PROJECTS INCLUDE: INELIGIBLE APPLICANTS INCLUDE:   ELIGIBLE EXPENSES Only expenses directly related to the project are eligible. A full list of eligible expenses can be found in the FAQ and the budget section of the application form. ELIGIBILITY: An incorporated, not-for-profit arts organization   A non-incorporated arts collective (a group of two or more artists who are active in their discipline)  An individual artist  APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Download your application package found above. Read all instructions carefully and complete all application questions and the budget form. Email your final application document and support materials to articipate@artsottawa.ca. You will receive confirmation when we have your application. Application Deadline: Applications Closed There are two required components to your Creation and Development Grant application: Completed application form with budget Support materials (attached with your application) Projects must take place at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Late projects may be subject to grant repayment. Exact dates will be determined between Shenkman Arts Centre staff and the successful applicant upon receiving the grant. For more information about spaces within the Shenkman Arts Centre, please visit: https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/rentals Recorded (audio/video) applications are also accepted , and we encourage applicants to contact Arts Ottawa for any additional accessibility arrangements.  SUPPORT MATERIAL Applicants are to submit support material to be reviewed by the peer assessment committee.  Support material should demonstrate the applicant’s previous work and accomplishments as they relate to the application. This can include photos, video, links, or other documentation of past or proposed activities.   It is important that all materials are labelled with a description of the contents. BUDGET FORM All applicants are required to complete a detailed budget in their application form, outlining the allocation of grant funding, any additional funding sources and costs of project delivery. Grant recipients will have their projects insurance costs covered by Arts Ottawa and need not include this in their budget. Please reference this checklist to ensure you have properly completed all steps before submitting your application package APPLICATION ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The criteria used in the assessment process are the artistic relevance of the project, its viability and impact on the community. Both the application form and support material will be evaluated. Priority is given to projects meeting the funding objectives of the ARTicipate Project Grant.   Please refer to the assessment criteria below for more details: ARTISTIC RELEVANCE Project concept is distinct and unique Applicant has a clear vision and artistic goals that reflect the applicant’s mandate and/or artistic practice Relevant and compelling support materials PROJECT VIABILITY Demonstrated skills and capacity to successfully deliver project Effective budgeting, including an appropriate breakdown of expenses Realistic, achievable goals, with a clear work plan and timeline IMPACT OF THE PROJECT Engages and/or reflects priority groups outlined in grant guidelines Clear impact on the development of the artist, group, or artistic project Appropriate use of available spaces and resources within the Shenkman Arts Centre RELEASE OF FUNDS Successful applicants will be notified by email. The grant recipient will work with Shenkman Arts Centre staff for final confirmation of booking dates within the facility. Funding will be released upon signing Booking and Grant contracts with the Shenkman Arts Centre and Arts Ottawa, and attending a mandatory ARTicipate Project Grant orientation session. Funding for the Creation and Development stream will be provided in 2 installments , with the final installment issued upon completion of the project and approval of final report. REPORTING  Mandatory Final Reporting Forms will be provided to grant recipients. Grant recipients are encouraged to review the Final Reporting Form at the beginning of the project to ensure that they are prepared to collect and report on all required components.  This report must be submitted within 2 months upon the completion of funded project activities. IF YOU ARE NOT AWARDED FUNDING Grant assessment decisions are final. Applicants will receive a letter to indicate that they have not received funding. Applicants are encouraged to reapply at the next deadline. Applicants are encouraged to speak with the Program Manager to receive Jury feedback. The program’s limited funds are not sufficient to fund all applications, regardless of their merit.  Artists and/or arts organizations whose reports for previous ARTicipate Grants are overdue or incomplete Non-arts organizations (organizations whose primary mandate is not arts related) For-profit organizations and businesses Political parties Government bodies or crown corporations Resident Art Partners at the Shenkman Arts Centre, including board and staff members of Arts Ottawa Participating jurors or peer-assessors of the ARTicipate Grant Program Projects from equity seeking artists and groups who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, immigrants, refugees, newcomers, Older Adults, People with Disabilities, Francophones, and Rural Residents   Successful proposals will demonstrate innovative and meaningful use of physical space at the Shenkman Arts Centre . We encourage applicants to explore bold and creative ways to engage with resources in the building. Rehearsals, choreography Design and/or creation of new artistic works (painting/visual arts/literary) Audio/film/multimedia production and project development Research aligning with your artistic practice Projects that do not occur or use spaces within the Shenkman Arts Centre Projects that do not take place between September 2025 and May 2026 Projects that have previously received an ARTicipate grant (previous ARTicipate Grant recipients are eligible to apply for new projects, provided they meet eligibility criteria) For-profit, corporate ventures Non-arts events and activities Presentation of public-facing performances or events (see our Events + Performance grant stream) Projects that are part of the programming or operations of the Resident Arts Partners of the Shenkman Arts Centre

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Sponsorship We know the arts help build strong communities and we can help you tap into Ottawa’s creative economy. Our programs and events involve thousands of residents every year and engage representatives from local businesses and the three levels of governments. Let us help you grow your business by supporting the arts, and help us create a city where creativity and community thrive. Reach new audiences and make an impact by sponsoring one of our programs or events. All our sponsorships are fully customizable. Photo: Brooklyn Marok Professional Learning Develop arts entrepreneurs by sponsoring a Learning Series or sponsor of the Ottawa's Creative Continuum Conference, Mentorship for young arts professionals (annual), new Career Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Bootcamps. Arts Awards The investment you make demonstrates that you recognize the importance of artists who are aspiring and thriving in our community, and the contribution they make to our city. With your help, we can continue to create an environment where equity and diversity are celebrated, and artistic achievement is acknowledged and rewarded. In-Kind Products and Services Our events bring together dozens to hundreds of people from across our city, and in-kind donations are a great way to increase your visibility. Please reach out to Nicole to discuss any opportunities. Nicole Milne Co-Leadership, Operations and Revenue Generation nicole@artsottawa.ca Arts Ottawa Sponsorship Policy Arts Ottawa does not offer traditional sponsorship packages, such as logo placement, advertising space, tiered recognition, or naming rights. Instead, we focus on building values-based partnerships rooted in shared commitments to artists, equity, and long-term community impact. We work collaboratively with individuals, organizations, and businesses who want to invest meaningfully in Ottawa’s arts community. If you’re interested in supporting our work, we invite you to connect with us to explore a partnership aligned with our shared values. For more information, please contact: info@artsottawa.ca View Full Sponsorship Policy We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the businesses and organizations that have generously supported and partnered with Arts Ottawa; their commitment to fostering a vibrant cultural landscape has made a significant impact on our community. Our sponsors and partners play a crucial role in developing a thriving arts ecosystem, allowing us to continue our mission of advancing the arts in our region.