Author name: Thomas Vaughan

OCAF Board at the Canadian Canoe Museum On May 22nd, the OCAF Board and staff were graciously hosted by the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough for a tour of their wonderful facility and collection in advance of our Board meeting. We were delighted to be joined by two special guests: Billy Denault, MPP for Renfrew – Nipissing – …

June: ImagineNATIVE, Ottawa Jazz Fest, Holi Festival, Luminato, and so much more! Read More »

Niagara: OCAF and OAC Grant Information Session On March 26, the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund and the Ontario Arts Council welcomed nearly 100 cultural operators and organizations from across the Niagara region to Ridley College for an informative session on funding opportunities. The event provided valuable insights into how cultural initiatives can access support to bring …

April: OCAF and OAC Grant Information Session in Niagara, Exclusive Preferred Rate for TIAO Membership, and Events on this April. Read More »

Business / Arts Webinar on Arts Audience Spending and Participation On February 28, 2025, Business / Arts hosted a webinar on Arts Audience Spending and Participation, featuring key findings from the Arts Response Tracking Survey (ARTS). Conducted in partnership with the National Arts Centre and Nanos Research, the survey provides valuable insights into how Canadian audiences engage …

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Celebrating the Life of OCAF Founding Board Member John D. McKellar  John McKellar (1933 – 2024) was a founding member of the OCAF Board of Directors, and the second Chairman of the Board, serving in that capacity from 2013 to 2020. John led the Board, and stewarded the Fund, with a great sense of duty and …

December: Shaw Festival, 4th line Theatre, Beaches Jazz Festival and More! Read More »

OCAF celebrates Executive Director Emeritus On October 23, 2024, OCAF hosted a retirement dinner in Toronto honoring Kathleen Sharpe for her years of dedication to the Fund. Serving as Executive Director since the Fund’s inception in 1999, Kathleen’s leadership has facilitated the distribution of over $85 million to nearly 1,000 cultural tourism projects throughout Ontario. She …

November: WIFF, Murdanga Centre for Performing Arts, Barrie’s Public Art Exhibit and more! Read More »

Aurora Town Square Grand Opening On September 24, 2024, OCAF Manager Catalina Fellay-Dunbar joined MPP Gallagher Murphy and Mayor Mrakas to announce $40,000 in funding for the Aurora Town Square Grand Opening. The 23-day event will feature diverse cultural performances and programs, highlighting the Town’s commitment to downtown revitalization and cultural tourism. Catalina was pleased to …

October: Nuit Blanche, Canadian Stage, WIFF and more! Read More »

Dear OCAF Friends, Today I send you my fondest farewell after 25 years with OCAF, marking its own 25th Anniversary. So far it’s been an action-packed celebration with events in Hamilton, Sudbury, Windsor and others coming up in Mississauga, Thunder Bay and elsewhere. It’s been wonderful to celebrate, with all of you, your successes over the …

July: Four Winds Music Fest, Elora Festival, Hamilton Fringe Festival and more! Read More »