It’s our 25th Anniversary! OCAF is proud to have supported over 900 events, festivals and exhibitions across more than 150 Ontario communities since 1999, attracting over 91 million attendees!

A Unique Investment Program For Extraordinary Events

OCAF provides Ontario cultural organizations with investment to increase cultural tourism, revenue, economic growth and job creation.

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What Is Culture Without a Crowd?

Economic and Cultural Impact

Since 1999, OCAF-funded events have made significant contributions to Ontario cultural organizations.

OCAF-funded events have attracted over 90 million visitors and generated earned revenues of over $300 million for applicant organizations.

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900+

Events funded

$86+ million

Invested

91+ million

Visitors attracted

$300+ million

Event revenue generated

Next Stage 2 Deadline:

April 21, 2024

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Ongoing and Upcoming Events

2023 Festival of Arabic Music and Arts and Tour

Magdalene Odundo: Objects in Diaspora

Koerner Hall's 15th Anniversary Celebrations

Beaches Jazz Festival and Theatre Series

The Theatre Centre's 10-Year Building Anniversary Programming

Ashkenaz Festival Expansion

50th Anniversary of Theatre Aquarius

4th Line Theatre's 2024 Season

Festival of Colours

Convergence Music and Art Festival

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