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Janice Lambrakos jlambrakos@arts.on arts.on 1-800-387-0058 x 7429 toll free in Ontario

Grant Writing 101: Do’s and Don’ts of Grant Writing Gain insider information on how to GET THAT GRANT!. Janice Lambrakos jlambrakos@arts.on.ca www.arts.on.ca 1-800-387-0058 x 7429 toll free in Ontario. A to Z of the Session. Introductions Video: Michael Belmore A bit about OAC

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Janice Lambrakos jlambrakos@arts.on arts.on 1-800-387-0058 x 7429 toll free in Ontario

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  1. Grant Writing 101:Do’s and Don’ts of Grant WritingGain insider information on how to GET THAT GRANT! Janice Lambrakos jlambrakos@arts.on.ca www.arts.on.ca 1-800-387-0058 x 7429 toll free in Ontario

  2. A to Z of the Session • Introductions • Video: Michael Belmore • A bit about OAC • Where to start • Finding grant opportunities on the OAC website • What’s in a grant application? • Who makes the decisions? • The jury process • Questions?

  3. We will cover: • How to decide which grant is right for you • Reading the criteria • Contacting a grants officer • Tips for submitting a successful application • Advice on budgeting and support material • Some common errors

  4. OAC Mandate & Who We Fund: What we do: Foster the creation and production of art for the benefit of all Ontarians. How we do it: Support professional artists and arts organizations Who we fund: The OAC is committed to funding artists from all regions of Ontario; and Aboriginal, Culturally Diverse, Francophone and New Generation artists Mandala, Alana Bartol 2012

  5. Professional Artists What we mean by “artist:” • You are a recognized, practicing artist • You have completed basic training (formal or informal) in your field(s) • You spend a significant amount of time practicing your work • You seek payment for your work • You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have an application pending for permanent resident status that can be verified Jay Spectre @ the Mussleman Inn

  6. Types of Funding Available Project funding for : • Individual artists, • Collectives/groups • Organizations Operating support for : • Incorporated not-for-profit arts organizations • Two years of programming • Minimum budget of $75,000 Music Africa 2010

  7. Where to start Salt of the Earth, Carole Condé and Karl Beveridge 2008

  8. How to find grant information OAC website: www.arts.on.ca Resources: Deadline brochure Survival Guide Call or email OAC staff… but don’t leave it to the last minute! Photo from the Ice Follies in North Bay, Feb. 2008.

  9. What’s in a Grant Application? • Applicant information + • Artistic Statement • Project Description • Resumes or biographies of all artists involved • Collective, ad hoc group, organization history • Partner letter of confirmation of participation • Budget • Support Material • Other support material Every program is different…read the Program Guidelines for more info!

  10. Elements in Grant Applications Artist Statement • Why? Project description • What? • When? • Where? • Who? • How?

  11. Budgeting: Expenses No juror has ever complained about a budget being too detailed. What do you need to accomplish your project? • Artists • Supplies and/or equipment • Production support and/or services • Space or venue • Travel and Accommodation • Marketing and Promotion Other considerations: • Research costs • Supplementary budget and notes • Contingency plan • Revenues or expenses first?

  12. Budgeting: Revenues Earned Revenues Private Sector Public Sector In-Kind Support Image from Sioux Lookout Creative Arts Circle

  13. Support Material Ying-Yueh Chuang, Cross Series #3 (detail), ceramics

  14. Lorraine Roy TREE HOUSE, textiles 24” x 8” x 8” 2006

  15. Photo credits – with thanks Artist: Lorraine Roy Art Textiles, Dundas Photography: Janusz Wrobel

  16. Who Makes the Decisions? Would you like to become a juror, or recommend someone? Email your resume to jurors@arts.on.ca. The jury process… People on juries represent… A range of artistic disciplines Geographic diversity Cultural diversity • OAC grants are peer assessed • Juries are made up of arts professionals just like you, chosen by OAC officers • Jurors review your application and support material • They meet and discuss all the applications in the presence of the program officer • The jury will decide who gets a grant based on the criteria below and the budget of the program

  17. The Jury Process:How are Grant Decisions Made? • Criteria: • Artistic merit • Impact • Viability

  18. The Jury Process: Results

  19. Ontario Arts Council 151 Bloor Street West, 5th Floor Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1T6 416-961-1660 or toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-387-0058 info@arts.on.ca / www.arts.on.ca Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/OAC.CAO Twitter  - https://twitter.com/oac_cao Myspace - www.myspace.com/oacpopworld

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