Supporting artists and arts organizations to build a culturally vibrant City of Toronto.
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We believe in art!
We believe that the future of Toronto, its economic, social and cultural prosperity, is intertwined with art.
As we launch our ‘Believe in Art’ campaign to mark 50 years of TAC we invite you to tell us what ‘Believe in Art’ means to you.
#BelieveInArt
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Calling all Indigenous artists, collectives, and organizations!
TAC’s Indigenous Arts Projects program offers annual multi-disciplinary project grants to support your creative journey.
With a rolling deadline, you can apply anytime!
Learn more: bit.ly/3WRzKeX
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Thank you @MayorOliviaChow for your support of the work of Toronto Arts Foundation and arts in Toronto. #TorontoArts
11 Jul 2024
The @TorontoArts Foundation plays a vital role in supporting Toronto artists and arts organizations. Helping to bring art to tens of thousands in every corner of the city.
Last night, it was an honour to join some of TAF's strongest supporters and discuss the vital work ahead.
ALT Mayor Olivia Chow takes a photo with Kelly Langgard, Director & CEO of the Toronto Arts Council, and other event attendees.
ALT Mayor Olivia Chow and former Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão greet each other.
ALT Mayor Olivia Chow chats with an event attendee.
ALT Mayor Olivia Chow addresses the event.
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Why do you value the arts? Has Toronto Arts Council funding made a difference in your life? We want to hear from you!
Send us a note on our 50th anniversary "Birthday Card" message board.
Thanks for your support! Link here:
bit.ly/3S4dsnf
#TAC50 #BelieveInArt
ALT TAC Birthday card with the text, “Drop us a line. Send us a note. We want to hear from you!”
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Established in 1974, TAC was created to give the City a role in enhancing the quality of life in Toronto. 50 years later, with over $420M invested, we're launching a ‘Believe in Art’ campaign to highlight the significance of art to people's lives.
#BelieveInArt #TAC50
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Thank you Deputy Mayor and Councillor @CllrAmberMorley for joining our Arts in the Parks event on July 6.
Your support is crucial to our summer-long initiative, bringing free arts programming to parks across Toronto!
Check out upcoming events near you: bit.ly/3zaL7oX
ALT Toronto Arts Foundation staff members and volunteers standing next to Councillor Amber Morley. (Left to right) Cynthiya Sri (staff), Liza Paul (volunteer), Councillor Amber Morley, Linda Sheridan (volunteer), Jeff McGilton (staff).
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Toronto Arts Council & Toronto Arts Foundation retweeted
Calling all visual arts/media arts organizations, collectives, curators, and programmers!
Explore our Visual/Media Arts Projects: Presentation grant to support your one-time or time-limited projects.
Visit the link below to learn more:
bit.ly/3UsKK1C
#TACGrants
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Toronto Arts Council & Toronto Arts Foundation retweeted
Calling all professional, non-profit music organizations and collectives!
TAC’s Music Projects program offers funding for one-time or time-limited projects involving production, presentation, dissemination and/or other activities.
Learn more:
bit.ly/3SPEDmG
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Toronto Arts Council & Toronto Arts Foundation retweeted
Calling all literary organizations and collectives!
Our Literary Projects Program provides funding for one-time or time-limited projects like writer-in-residence programs, literary festivals, conferences, and performance events.
Apply here: bit.ly/3UsTyo4
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Interested in having a TAC grants staff member review your application?
Attend our Project Grants Office Crawl, happening on July 9. This is a unique opportunity to tour our office and get to know our Program Managers and Grants Administrators
RSVP: bit.ly/3W10Mjt
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Toronto Arts Council & Toronto Arts Foundation retweeted
CALLING ALL DANCE ARTISTS, COLLECTIVES, AND ORGANIZATIONS!
Applications are open for TAC’s Dance Projects program.
DEADLINE: Aug 1, 2024
Visit the link below for details:
bit.ly/3ROyc1y
#TACGrants #PoweredByTAC #DanceProject
Photo Credit: Fall for Dance North
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Congratulations to #DanaeOlano on winning the 2024 Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award from @TorontoArts Foundation last night during TD @TorontoJazzFest!
🔗Click here to read: jazz.fm/danae-olano-wins-tor…
Photo credit: Toronto Arts Foundation
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We're excited to announce that pianist, composer and arranger, Dánae Olano is the 2024 Recipient of our Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award.
A $10,000 cash prize, the award is generously supported by Michael Bourgeois and Marilyn Legge.
A big round of applause for Dánae!
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Toronto Arts Council & Toronto Arts Foundation retweeted
Announcing the finalists of our Breakthrough Artist Award!
@SanahKadoura
Virginia MacDonald
Dánae Olano
The Award will be presented at @TorontoJazzFest
on June 26.
More:
bit.ly/3PBcmy8
#TOArtsAwards
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Toronto Arts Council & Toronto Arts Foundation retweeted
24 Jun 2024
#Toronto authors and their publishers with new books launching between October 2024 and March 2025 are invited to apply for the Toronto Lit Up programme, a multi-year initiative from the @festofauthors and @TorontoArts .
Deadline: Aug 2 at 5 p.m. ET.
festivalofauthors.ca/toronto…
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Meet the finalists for the 2024 Breakthrough #Jazz Artist Award presented by @torontoarts: #DanaeOlano
#VirginiaMacdonald
@sanahkadoura
The winner will be announced on Wednesday during TD @torontojazzfest!
🔗Click here to read more: jazz.fm/meet-the-finalists-f…
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Join us for an incredible opportunity to learn about the Black Arts Program and gain valuable grant writing techniques at our fun and interactive workshop session!
RSVP here: bit.ly/3yZF3iW
#TACGrants #BlackArts #GrantWritingWorkshop #TorontoArts #BlackArtists
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Happening today!
Please join us at Luminato in the Square tonight for TAC's 50th Anniversary Community Celebration.
David Pecaut Square
June 13, 6 - 9:30 pm
A fun-filled, all ages celebration of dance, music, visual/media arts, and community.
#TAC50 #BelieveInArt
TAC is turning 50, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!
Join us at Luminato in the Square for a fun-filled, all-ages celebration of dance, music, visual/media art, and community.
Read the full announcement here: bit.ly/4byMQ5c
#TAC50 #BelieveInArt
ALT Poster for the TAC 50th Anniversary Community Celebration featuring event details. The background includes a picture of an artist.
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