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PIA's Artist-Direct Grants awards funds (in the amount of $5000) directly to GTA-based artists who have confirmed exhibitions in Canada. It supports expenses such as supplies, studio rentals, exhibition expenses, and production costs. Up to 50% of the grant can be used to pay for their time and labor.
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Browse Open ProgramsFunds directly to artists to cover supplies, studio rentals, exhibition expenses, production costs, and up to 50% for their time and labor.
Industries: contemporary visual arts
Region: Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
Other Criteria: artists, GTA-based artists, have confirmed exhibitions in Canada, professional artists, contemporary art projects
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Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $5,000 (minimum $5,000).
The application deadline is January 15, 2026.
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