Chalmers Professional Development Projects

Closing on: Nov 13, 2025

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

Grant Type: Project

Funder: Ontario Arts Council

Applicant Type: Artist/Individual

Status: Active

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.

November 13, 2025, 1 p.m. ET

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