Chalmers Professional Development Projects

Closing on: Nov 4, 2026

Artistic Discipline: Multidisciplinary Music Visual Arts Dance Media Arts Writing Literary Programming Theatre Inter-Arts Music Video Crafts Digital arts Culture Film

Grant Type: Project

Funder: Ontario Arts Council

Applicant Type: Artist/Individual

Status: Upcoming

The program supports professional development for Ontario artists who want to gain new artistic skills – or improve existing skills – and advance their arts practice at any stage of their career. It funds all contemporary and traditional art practices that OAC supports in other project programs.

All learning must be led by a specialist who gives feedback throughout the training period. Specialists include mentors, teachers, trainers and Elders. Projects may include study, training, mentorship, internship, apprenticeship, or any combination of these activities.

Chalmers Professional Development Projects

The program supports professional development for Ontario artists who want to gain new artistic skills – or improve existing skills – and advance their arts practice at any stage of their career. It funds all contemporary and traditional art practices that OAC supports in other project programs.

All learning must be led by a specialist who gives feedback throughout the training period. Specialists include mentors, teachers, trainers and Elders. Projects may include study, training, mentorship, internship, apprenticeship, or any combination of these activities.

Deadline: November 4, 2026, 1 p.m. ET

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