Since 1999, the Government of Ontario has invested $45.75 million in the Fund and the success of the over 700 initiatives in which OCAF has invested has led to a healthy replenishment of the Fund for future projects. OCAF-funded events have attracted over 70 million visitors and generated earned revenues of over $235 million.
OCAF ANTI-RACISM STATEMENT:
OCAF values the major contribution that Black, Indigenous and People of
Colour make every day to arts, culture and cultural tourism across Ontario.
OCAF invests in good ideas and helps to make extraordinary events
happen. We want to work with the whole community to deliver this
mandate. We believe that racism should never play a role in any decisions
made and we will work towards building a future and a system that will not
allow systemic racism to exist.
The OCAF Board of Directors met on October 6th and welcomed two new members, Maxine Bailey and Robert Sirman. “We are so pleased that Maxine and Robert have agreed to […]
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Quantum: The Exhibition Art and Technology collide in Ontario’s tech corridor this fall. THEMUSEUM and the Institute of Quantum Computing (IQC) present Quantum: the Exhibition, opening on October 14 in […]
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in/future reimagines Ontario Place in/future kicked off last week, and already audiences are raving about the new multidisciplinary arts festival. The 11-day festival of music, visual art, performance, and media has captured […]
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10 Years Strong of MNFSTO MNFSTO’s Volume 10 (or 10th anniversary, if you’d prefer) kicks off on September 9 with a schedule of concerts, battles, conversations, and events that will make […]
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10 Years Strong of MNFSTO “10 years ago a group of artists, activists and creatives got together to talk about a big idea. A major festival, built by young people, […]
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Visit the Inaugural Huronia Arts Festival this weekend! This weekend, join the Huronia Cultural Campus at the inaugural Huronia Arts Festival, with musicians, playwrights, authors, and artists coming together for a day of […]
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Ontario launches its first Cultural Strategy After months of consultations with communities, stakeholders, and the cultural sector, the Government of Ontario launched its very first Cultural Strategy this month. Designed to […]
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Music & Beyond closes this week! After a whirlwind 14 days, the seventh annual Music & Beyond Festival closes this weekend. Since 2010, Music & Beyond has brought multidisciplinary art and classical music to […]
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Ballet Jorgen is full of Pride Ballet Jorgen is celebrating diversity this inaugural Pride Month, marching in the Pride Parade in Toronto this coming Sunday. The Canadian ballet company has announced […]
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Pride Toronto honours Orlando victims & Trans woman throws First Pitch at Jays Game Pride Month continues this June, joyfully celebrating the LGBTQ community and mourning the lost brothers and sisters in […]
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