Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse

The program funds the work of Ontario-based Indigenous curators and curators who are people of colour. It aims to increase the ability of Ontario public galleries, artist-run centres and other organizations to present projects by Indigenous curators and curators who are people of colour in contexts determined by the participants.

Ontario Arts Council

Overview of the Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse program:

The Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse Grant Program is an initiative by the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) aimed at supporting curators and organizations in presenting, researching, and developing exhibition projects that focus on Indigenous or culturally diverse artistic practices. This grant is designed to foster the presentation of art and culture that reflects the diversity of Ontario, offering financial assistance for curatorial projects that engage with communities and promote underrepresented voices.

Benefits of the Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse program:

Exhibition development: Financial support for research, development, and presentation of exhibitions.
Collaborative projects: Funding to facilitate collaborations between curators and artists.
Community engagement: Resources to support community engagement and outreach efforts.
Research opportunities: Assistance for curatorial research focusing on Indigenous and culturally diverse artists.
Professional development: Support for curators to expand their professional expertise through curatorial projects.

Eligibility criteria of the Curatorial Projects: Indigenous and Culturally Diverse program:

Geographical location: Applicants must reside in Ontario, Canada.
Target audience: The program is specifically designed for Indigenous or culturally diverse curators, organizations, and collectives.
Type of work: Projects should focus on the research, development, and presentation of exhibitions that promote Indigenous or culturally diverse artistic practices.
Applicant types: The program is open to:
Individual curators
Curatorial collectives
Not-for-profit organizations