I’m pleased to share that it has been the busiest fall since 2019 with festivals, events and exhibits welcoming audiences back throughout the province! With the continued opening of the province that now allows full capacity in our theatres, museums, galleries and event spaces, we are excited for November and the upcoming holiday season! We …
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The OCAF board met at its Annual General Meeting and first meeting of the new year on October 6th to make some bold changes. Members of the previous Executive felt strongly it was time for fresh ideas and have stepped aside to stay on the board one more year as mentors and important resources. The new …
Ontario Cultural Attraction Funds elects new Executive at its October 6th AGM! Lire la suite »
Click here for French version. The Great Return of In-Person Events! September was an exciting month for the culture and tourism sector throughout the province. We saw a return to in-person events and gatherings including some key landmark events that we have all missed greatly over the last year and a half. Our « return …
October: The Return of In-Person Events Continues! Lire la suite »
Toronto International Film Festival TIFF 2021 returns this year from September 9–18 for in-person and digital festival events featuring exciting films, special events, talks, tributes, and interactive experiences. The 46th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival features 10 days of exceptional international and Canadian cinema with close to 200 films in its Official Selection, unparalleled events featuring …
View this email in your browser Click here for French version. Rediscover Ontario this August! This summer we are proud to support a long list of events, performances, activations and exhibits that have and continue to reopen throughout the province of Ontario. From outdoor theatre performances to public art installations there is lots to rediscover …
Click here for French version. Summer Events After a long year of uncertainty and province-wide shutdowns, it’s my pleasure and honour to share the many events, exhibitions, performances and installations that will take place through our beautiful province this July.As we move into Step 2 and 3 of reopening, we welcome innovative outdoor performances and …
Click here for French version. Recent Announcements It has been an exciting several weeks at OCAF, including ongoing virtual programming from OCAF-funded events around the province and announcements of summer festivals and exhibitions we can all look forward to.We are thrilled that Minister MacLeod announced on Friday $4M in OCAF support to 54 events that …
Click here for French version. This spring arts and culture organizations continue to showcase incredible events, exhibits and shows, bringing exceptional Ontario talent and creativity to home screens across the province. Organizations have had to pivot to virtual programming this year due to the health and safety restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. …
For our March newsletter we decided to do things a little differently. With the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and lockdowns still continuing throughout the province we wanted to highlight the fantastic learning opportunities that many arts and culture organizations can take advantage of to enhance their digital marketing skillset for the current virtual landscape and beyond. …
What’s on in March: Digital Marketing Webinars Lire la suite »
Reconnecting Ontarians: A White Paper On December 17, the Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, released a white paper, which is intended as the « beginning of a discussion about how we – in government, in business and in our communities – can work together to ensure the medium and long-term …
What’s ON in February / Quoi de neuf en février? Lire la suite »
