Artists in Communities and Schools

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charles smith
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Status: Artists in Communities and

Draft Deadline: Schools Projects - September
14, 2017
Artists in
Application Type:
Communities and
Schools Projects

Project Information

Project Title
(Maximum 15 words)

Project Summary (Maximum 25 words)

This project offers a series of 8 2-hour workshops involving poetry/music/dance/video for three communities and
providing participants opportunities to share their work in public performance.

Project Category
From the list below, select one of the following that best applies to your project.

Project plus mentorship for priority-group artists: maximum $15,000

Project Category 2
From the list below, select one of the following that best applies to your project.

Other

Artistic Discipline
What is the main artistic discipline involved in the proposed project? Select one only.

Multidisciplinary or Inter-Arts

What is the setting in which the proposed project activity will occur? (Select all that apply)
Community(ies)

Identify the participant’s age group engaged in your proposed project. Select all that apply.

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25-34, 35-64

If your proposed project activity occurs in schools, which grades will you work with during the
proposed project? Select all that apply.

This project will take place in the following sector(s). Select all that apply.
Social Services, Other

If you selected "Other," please specify:

local community art services

Total amount you are requesting from the OAC.

This amount will be auto filled from the budget section.

$15,000.00

Start Date of Your Project

The activity for which you are requesting funding cannot start before September 14, 2017.

Writing Tip: Your project start date can be on or any date after the program deadline date. If start date is prior to grant no

2018-04-02

End Date of Your Project

The activity for which you are requesting funding cannot be completed before January 14, 2018, and must be completed b

2018-06-29

Accessibility Fund

Accessibility Fund

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Applicants who identify as Deaf or as having a disability, and ad hoc groups or collectives with one or more
members who are Deaf or who have a disability, are eligible to apply for supplementary funding for accessibility
expenses to realize their project.

Incorporated organizations may apply for this funding only if they are Deaf or disability-led (e.g. Board/staff who
are Deaf or identify as having a disability) and have a mandate to serve Deaf artists and artists with disabilities.

Funds are for accessibility expenses that are associated with the activities eligible under the particular grant you
are applying to. Eligible costs include those needed to make the project accessible to the artist(s), arts
professional(s), audiences, and/or participants involved, and do not include capital costs or accessibility
supports needed for day-to-day living. Funds are subject to eligibility and availability. Please contact the
Program Administrator for the program if you have any questions.

Requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis. You may be contacted for additional information.

For more information, visit the Support for Deaf Artists and Artists with Disabilities page on OAC’s website.

Amount you are requesting from OAC for Accessibility Expenses (leave blank if you are not requesting
funds)

Provide a detailed description and budget breakdown for accessibility-related expenses (leave blank if
you are not requesting funds) (Maximum 250 words)

Artistic Merit

Tell us about your (or your group’s) overall artistic work, history and achievements. What is important to
you in your work (cultural influences, your identity, geography, community, language, etc.) and why? If
you identify with one or more of OAC’s priority groups, or if your ad hoc group/collective or
organization is mandated to serve one or more of OAC’s priority groups, you may choose to refer to this
here. (Maximum 300 words)
Writing Tip: This answer should be written by the professional artist(s) leading the project and should include the artisti
For ad hoc groups/collectives, explain why this particular group has come together. For Project Categories only, includ

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The wind in the leaves collective choreographs poetry, movement, image and music to perform collaborative
work involving diverse artistic disciplines. The collective’s approach provides a unique view into a dialogue
amongst artists on contemporary issues where each artist collaborates, creates and shares, bringing her/his
creativity to the work in an artistic exploration rarely seen in Toronto

Our multi-disciplinary approach engages viscerally, intellectually and spiritually. We are a multi-textured
illustration of the concerns of our times and express this through diverse artistic mediums co-creating to connect
to individuals and communities in a multicultural, multiracial global community. The themes the collective works
on echo those of transnationalism, diaspora, globalization, decolonization, the abuses of power and
marginalization that results from it and wounds both individual and collective psyches, and the transformative
actions needed to change this.

We tell stories of peoples which, like leaves, become moved by winds and who have unique stories worth being
told regardless of identities, e.g., those intersections between gender, race, disabilities, immigrants, refugees,
faith groups, the poor, Indigenous and LGBQT2 peoples. Inclusivity in practice is in everything we do and we aim
to provide several ways to present performances that engage artists and communities from diverse backgrounds.
Our artists see the personal, trans-historical connection to struggle, suffering, loss and hope in relationships
within families and subordinated communities, the memories of our ancestors and bringing these to life through
our work. While presenting a ‘ challenging landscape’, the collective also explores the hope of individual and
collective struggle in the face of personal/social abandonment, every day grief tearing individuals’ away from their
identities.

the 'collective' has performed in many venues since 2010 (See support materials) and is currently conducting
community workshops with East Scarborough Storefront, North York Arts and the TD Centre for Learning and
Development in Regent Park.

What are you planning to do, and what do you want to achieve with this project? (Maximum 425 words)
Writing Tip: For Project categories, specify details of the creative process for participants by describing the collaboration,

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The goal of this project is to work with community participants who wish to develop a performance piece for
sharing using diverse arts practices . Our objectives are to:

1) support the development of stories unique to the life experiences of the project participants
2) work with project participants in using diverse arts practices to tell these stories, i.e., written word, music,
dance. theatre, movement, video
3) support project participants to share the work they have done in a public presentation within their community

To do this, we will engage each community through eight (8) 3-hour workshops. Using creative writing, music
(live or recorded), dance/movement/theatre and video design, we will work with project participants to uncover
the unique relationship to storytelling through performance. the 'collective' uses poetry as its primary vehicle to
create a narrative that is then interpreted through the other disciplines. as such, we will use our approach to work
with project participants to create some type of narrative that can then be developed similarly. this would lead to
a sharing of their work with each other and with their family, friends and the public - the latter based on their
interests and comfort.

Our process begins with the written word. This sets out the narrative to build on with the other artistic elements.
Each of the 'collective's' artists have extensive experience working in multi-media formats and we will design
each session to focus on one of these disciplines to build on the story chosen by the project participants. In this
context, we will work with the participants as follows:

1) workshops 1 and 2 will focus on creating the narrative. this will be led by charles c. smith and lilia leon to guide
participants in both the writing and theatrical expression of the narrative
2) workshops 3-5 will focus on putting the narrative to music and movement. this will involve kevin a. ormsby, lilia
leon and aria evans to support participants in choreography
3) workshops 6-7 will focus on developing any video images participants will use. this will involve aria evans and
kevin a. ormsby
4) workshop 8 will bring everything together and prepare participants for rehearsing for their performance. this
will involve all of the 'collective's' resources.

Following the workshops, community participants will rehearse their finished piece in two 3 hour rehearsals in
preparing to share their work with each other and those whom they wish to invite. Once performance dates are
set, the 'collective' will work with participants to promote the event across their community.

Are you planning on involving additional artistic personnel and/or organization(s) in your project?

Yes

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Is the person(s)
Is the person(s) or
paid for their
Name Location Role On Project organization(s)
work/participation
confirmed?
in your project?
Workshop
Lilia Leon Toronto Yes Yes
Resource/facilitator
Workshop
Aria Evans Toronto
Resource/facilitator Yes Yes
Workshop
Kevin A. Ormsby Toronto
Resource/facilitator Yes Yes

Cole Stevens Toronto Mentoree Yes Yes

Why have you chosen, or how will you choose, the artistic personnel and/or organization(s) to work
with? (Maximum 150 words)

These are the 'collective's' core creative team working with the artistic director to choreograph, dance in and
create video imagery for the 'collective's' performance pieces (2010 - 2017) and now involved in community-
based workshops with the artistic director in Regent Park (Toronto Centre for Community Learning and
Development), East Scarborough Storefront and North York Arts (Legacy Collective).

Further:

* Lilia Leon, Aria Evans have worked with Jumblies Theatre and Kaeja Dance as well as with Aanmitaagzi
(Nipissing First Nation)
* Kevin A. Ormsby has worked in schools/communities across the GTA. He was on the Toronto Arts Council's
Community Arts and Dance Committees, Dance Animator at Living Arts Centre/Mississauga and on the board of
the Nia Centre for the Arts, focusing Black youth,
* charles c. smith founded the Black Perspectives Program in Regent Park and through UofTScarborough
convened community arts workshops with East Scarborough Storefront
* Cole Stevens is an emerging artist of indigenous descent. He works with Aanmitaagz, is Ambassodor in the
National Music Youth Program (CHECK)

Impact

How will this project contribute to your development (or to your group’s overall goals)? (Maximum 200
words)

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Writing Tip: Include impacts for your artistic development and your community-engaged work. If you are non- arts appl

The 'collective' is at a significant stage of its growth having received an OAC 'Access/Career Development
Grant (2015), a Toronto Arts Council Community Arts Grant (2016) and being accepted into Prologue to the
Performing Arts 2017-18 program. We have also been sponsored for performances by: the 4 Directions
(Indigenous) Festival 2017, Breaking Text (Nippising) 2017, the Jackman Humanities Institute (2016), Art
Gallery of Mississauga (2015), the Arts and Letters Club/U. of T. Scarborough/Canadian Centre for Policy
Alternatives (2014) and we have performed at Factory Theatre. all U. of T. campuses, the Guelph Jazz Festival
Colloquiem, Oakville Centre for the Arts. The 'collective' will also be sponsored by Caminos/Aluna Theatre and
Church of the Messiah (fall 2017).

We are now positioned to establish year-round performances and workshops that combine our work in schools
and communities with self-presentation and presenter requested performances. This will help us build our
aesthetic practice/repetoire, and to engage our artists in various projects, particularly in local communities. This
will enable the 'collective' to build on our unique/challenging/vibrant art form and demonstrate the abilities of the
arts to engage Indigenous, racialized, LGBQT2 and other marginalized artists and communities in work that
reflects the issues/challenges of our times.

Who will this project impact (e.g. you, other artists, your audience, community, participants) and how?
(Maximum 175 words)
Writing Tip: Describe your relationship to impacted groups/communities and speak to their geographic, economic and c

For Project categories, include ways that you have addressed issues of access (financial, physical or other) and discuss

For Consultation/Research and Development categories, you are not required to enter specific project impacts on antici

For Project Plus Mentorship category, also describe anticipated impacts on artists involved.

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This project will have an impact on the participants who are predominantly racialized, recent immigrants, youth
and individuals with disabilities. It will also have an impact on the organizations supporting this project by
expanding their program offerings and working with the 'collective' to support participants in creating work that
reflects on their experiences individually and in group performances. This will extend out to the communities
these participants and the supporting organizations live and work within, inviting community members to attend
the final sharing/performances and getting engaged in participatory opportunities included in these
sharings/performances.

Regarding the mentorship, the 'collective' anticipates that he will receive significant skills in project
administration, community outreach/engagement and designing and facilitating community-based workshops.
This will involve members of the 'collective' sharing their knowledge and skills with the mentoree and involving
him in all aspects of project development and delivery, including active engagement in facilitating the
participants development of their sharing/performance. In particular, the mentoree will work with the artistic
director in coordinating the overall project, including its financial aspects and fundraising.

Does this project involve artists, organizations and/or audiences/participants from one or more of
OAC's priority groups and their communities (Indigenous peoples, persons of colour, Francophones,
people 18 - 30 years old (new generation), Deaf persons and persons with disabilities, and people and
organizations located in regions across Ontario)? If yes, who, how and why? (Maximum 150 words)
Writing Tip: For Consultation/ Research and Development categories, if unknown at this stage, enter “not applicable”.

This project will involve racialized peoples and recent immigrants in Toronto's high needs areas as well as
racialized, LGBQT2, immigrants, persons with disabilities in Oakville. We anticipate reaching 80 people between
the ages of 18 - 65 (and older) with a goal of gender parity and to reflect the aforementioned representation.
These individuals will be involved as workshop participants. For the sharing performances, we anticipate
reaching 400 people for an average of 100 people per supporting organization.

We will engage project participants and their communities/audiences to provide opportunities for project
participants to create work exploring their life circumstances and presenting that to their communities. As part of
the presentation, we envision an artist talk/community discussion to further the exploration showcased in the
performances. This will allow for building community through open forums that articulate such experiences,
enabling the supporting organizations to work more effectively with project participants and their communities.

Do you have any partners, either arts-related or non-arts- related on this project? How will you work
with them and what will they contribute to the project? (Maximum 175 words)
Writing Tip: Applications that do not include a non-arts related partner must provide a rationale. Include the mandate a

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We will work with these partners: North York Arts (NYA), East End Arts, East Scarborough Storefront and Art
House (Oakville). These arts services organizations, two located in high needs communities, provide arts
activities to immigrants and racially diverse peoples. NYA addresses the needs/interests of North York artists,
arts organizations and residents, making connections through the arts and, since 2011, has serviced over
100,000 through various programs. East End Arts (EEA) serves the east end of Toronto, an area brimming with
artists, arts projects, and a rich array of diverse communities. ArtHouse is a Halton-based charitable
organization offering free arts programs to children/youth age 7-17 and seniors, most particularly to individuals
and families who may not have the discretionary resources to access fee-related activities. Since 2009,
ArtHouse has provided more than 300 programs to over 5,400 participants at 30 locations throughout
Burlington, Milton and Oakville. East Scarborough Storefront facilitates collaboration, builds community and
supports people to learn and create together, to live healthy lives, to find meaningful work, to play and thrive.

Viability

Tell us what experience you have managing projects and project budgets. (Maximum 175 words)
Writing Tip: Focus your answer on community-engaged arts projects or related projects.

Each member of the 'collective' has experience in budget management for both projects and operations.
Particular to the 'collective', we have received grants from both the Toronto Arts Council and Ontario Arts Council
and, for each, are required to submit project final reports which have been approved by these funders. The
'collective' has also managed project budgets for performances sponsored by the University of Toronto (all three
campuses), the Jackman Humanities Institute, TD Bank, the Art Gallery of Mississauga. We are currently
engaged in working in three communities - North York, East Scarborough and Regent Park - with a grant
received from the Toronto Arts Council

Project Person(s) and/or

Start Date End Date Location
Activity/Task(s) Organization(s) Involved
Aria Evans, charles c. smith,
2018-02-01 'collective' artist pre- kevin a. ormsby, lilia leon,
2018-02-02 planniing Toronto cole stevens (collective
artists)

2018-02-13 initial meeting with Art charles c.smith/cole stevens

2018-02-14 House Oakvile with Art House

charles c. smith/cole stevens

2018-02-20 2018-02-21 initial meeting with East York with East Scarborough
East End Arts
Storefront

charles c. smith/cole stevens

2018-02-27 2018-02-28 initial meeting with Scarborough with East Scarborough
East Scarborough Arts

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Storefront

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2018-02-27 initial meeting with charles c. smith/cole stevens

2018-02-28 North York Arts North York with North York Arts

2018-03-01 recruitment of collective artists with Art

2018-03-22 participants Art House Oakville House
recruitment of
2018-03-22 participants East End East York collective artists with East
2018-03-01 End Arts
Arts

2018-04-02 series of 8 workshops collective artists with Art

2018-05-31 Art House Oakville House

2018-04-03 series of 8 workshops collective artists with East

2018-05-31 East End Arts East York End Arts
rehearsals for
2018-06-08 sharing/performance Oakville collective artists with Art
2018-06-04 House
Art House
rehearsals for
2018-06-08 sharing/performances East York collective artists with East
2018-06-04 End Arts
East End Arts

2018-06-11 sharing/performance collective artists with Art

2018-06-15 Art House Oakville House

2018-06-11 sharing/performance collective artists with East

2018-06-15 East End Arts East York End Arts

2018-06-19 debrief/evaluate Art collective artists with Art

2018-06-22 House Oakville House

2018-06-19 debrief/evaluate East collective artists with East

2018-06-22 East York
End Arts End Arts

How will you raise money for this project? What will you do if you do not raise as much as you have
planned? (Maximum 175 words)

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The 'collective' is applying to the Toronto Arts Council's Artists in Communities Program for $10,000 (deadline
February 1, 2018) for the fall sessions and we will be doing an online fundraiser with the aim of raising $2,000.
We will also convene two self-presentation events to raise $1,000 through ticket, book and refreshment sales.
There will also be a pay-what-you-can for the sharing performances of each group with the goal of reaching $250
from each group or $1,000

The 'collective' was successful in its most recent online fundraiser (2015) raising over $2000 and our self-
presentation events each average $500 in revenues.

If we are not successful in our fundraising, we will reduce the time each artist spends with each group. For
example, instead of having 3-4 artists involved in each session, we can reduce that to 2 artists per session.

Tell us about your experience generating revenue for previous projects from different sources (e.g.
fundraising, selling tickets/products, sponsorships, other grants). (Maximum 175 words)

Our fundraising is done through self-presentation focusing on ticket, book and refreshment sales. we have also
raised funds through online fundraising and will be doing so again in 2018.

How did you determine and estimate expenses including artist fees? (Maximum 150 words)
Writing Tip: Use arts service organizations or artist union rates, as applicable.

Our artist fees are based on the recommended ranges for dancers as set out by the Canadian Association of
Dance Artists. In this context, our artists are paid for prep work, meetings we have to develop our work with the
individuals involved in our program, facilitation and documenting of the workshops and enabling participants to
both promote and showcase their work.

Each artist will require 72 hours of individual preparation, 72 hours in the workshops and 24 hours in rehearsals
for the performances. We will also provide each organization involved with an honorarium of $1,000 to be shared
in their groups as determined by project participants.

We expect that each supporting organization will provide the venues for rehearsals and the final sharing
performance and that expenses for these will be limited to rentals, tech and lighting.

If applicable, provide a list of the goods or services being donated to this project (e.g. space, printing,
equipment, volunteer time). Do not include these in your budget. (Maximum 150 words)
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Each supporting organization will provide:

1) space for rehearsals and the sharing/performance. The estimate for this is 30 hours workshops and
rehearsals and one two- hour performance. Estimates for space for the workshops and rehearsals for each
supporting organization is $600 or a total of $1,800. The sharing/performance estimate is for $500 for each for a
total of $1,500.
2) promotional materials to recruit project participants and to promote the sharing/performance. This is a minimal
cost for design, copying and dissemination estimated at $100 per supporting organization or $300 total for
participant recruitment. We estimate a similar cost for the sharing/performance as well as $100 each in volunteer
time for front-of-house for each sharing/performance for a total of $300.
3) technical assistance for each sharing/performance. We estimate that this will be $200 for each for a total of
$600.

What are your plans for publicity, marketing and outreach to your audience, participants or community?
What is your previous experience in these areas? (Maximum 225 words)
Writing Tip: For Consultation/Research and Development categories, you may enter “not applicable,” if appropriate.

The 'collective' will work with each supporting organization to promote these workshops and the
sharing/performance as follows:

1) create promotional materials using the 'collective', supporting organization and funder logos;
2) promote programs through social media, websites and email correspondence to local groups in each
community
3) create/disseminate press releases to local media
4) involve supporting organizations in outreach to recruit participants
5) invite early registrants to reach out to potential participants
6) for sharing/performances, create/disseminate promotional materials and set up registration for audience
engagement
7) work with project participants to do excerpts of their work in local community settings to attract people to the
sharing/performances

Budget

Earned Revenue (click the plus button below to add)

Revenues from box office/admissions/co-productions/touring/exhibition rental/
presenting/distribution $1,000

Fees from workshops/classes/conferences/seminars $0

Revenues from sales/commissions/broadcast revenues $0

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Other Earned Revenue

online crowdsourcing $2,500
$2,500 $0
Total Earned Revenue $3,500
Private Sector Revenue (click the plus button below to add)
Individual donations $0

Corporate donations $0
Corporate sponsorship $0
Foundation grants and donations $0
Fundraising events $0
Other Private Sector Revenue

Total Private Sector Revenue $0

Government Revenue (click the plus button below to add)
**OAC grant request amount** $15,000

Other Ontario $0
Federal $0
Municipal/Community $10,000
Other Government Revenue

Total Government Revenue $25,000

Total Revenue $28,500
Artistic Expenses (click the plus button below to add)
Fees/salaries of artists $13,312

Copyright/royalty/reproduction expenses $500

Other Artistic Expenses
Mentorship $5,000
Project Coordination $1,000
Honorarium to Participants $4,000

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$10,000

Total Artistic Expenses $23,812

Production/Programming Expenses (click the plus button below to add)
Fees/salaries of production/technical personnel $1,000
Expenses for
exhibitions/programming/production/distribution/touring/circulation/catalogues/document $0
ation/publications
Venue/facility rental $0

Equipment expenses $0
Insurance/Travel/Transportation $1,000

Other Production/Programming Expenses

Total Production/Programming Expenses $2,000

Administrative Expenses (click the plus button below to add)
Fees/salaries of administrative/marketing/fundraising personnel $1,000

Expenses for marketing/communication/advertising/fundraising $688

Other Administrative Expenses (utilities, supplies, etc.)

Materials Design $500

Website Updates on Project $500

$1,000
Total Administrative Expenses$2,688

Total Expenses $28,500

Total Revenue $28,500

Attach budget notes in a single PDF document, not to exceed three pages:

Support Material

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Submitting Support Material

The OAC recommends preparing and submitting your artistic examples and support documents several days
before the application deadline.

Mandatory Support Material

If you do not submit the mandatory Artistic Examples and/or Support Documents detailed in the instructions
below, your application is considered incomplete and will be withdrawn from the competition.

Assessment of Support Material

Assessors are instructed to view/review only the specified number of Artistic Examples and Support
Documents. Applicants must adhere to the program’s support material instructions, including the
maximum number of files/documents, maximum length of a video/audio file or maximum number of
pages.
If an artistic example and/or support Document is not viewable or readable by the assessor on your Nova
on-line application, your application may be withdrawn from the competition.
For all uploads, the larger the file, the more time and bandwidth it will take to upload. Please reduce file
size as much as possible.

File Type Important Information Technical Requirements

The OAC will ONLY accept video files submitted
through the Nova on-line application.
Video files streamed through Vimeo changed
after the deadline date are inadmissible and will
not be evaluated.
Streaming video files hosted on other websites
(e.g. YouTube, etc.) are inadmissible, and your Files must be:
application may be withdrawn.
Submit no more than the maximum number of Compatible for both PC
files detailed in the instructions below. and Mac
You must note the maximum lengths for video One of following file
Video files
files detailed in the instructions below. If you formats: AVI, MOV
submit a video file that is longer the maximum (QuickTime Video),
length allowed, you must indicate the track MPEG, MP4, WMV
number and/or cue count to indicate which (Windows Media Video)
specific section is to be reviewed by assessors Vimeo links are accepted
(e.g. track #, watch from 28 minutes to 31 1 GB maximum
minutes).
Note: Avoid using the following special
characters in your uploaded file names, as they
may cause application submission errors: ; : ~ !
%^*"'

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The OAC will ONLY accept audio files submitted

through the Nova on-line application.
Audio files streamed through Vimeo changed
after the deadline date are inadmissible.
Streaming audio files hosted on other websites
(e.g. YouTube, etc.) are inadmissible, and your
application may be withdrawn.
Submit no more than the maximum number of Files must be:
files detailed in the instructions below.
You must note the maximum lengths for audio Compatible for both PC
Audio files files detailed in the instructions below. If you and Mac
upload an audio/video file that is longer the One of following file
maximum length allowed, you must indicate the formats: MP3 or WAV
track number and/or cue count to indicate which Vimeo links are accepted
specific section is to be reviewed by assessors 20 MB maximum
(e.g. track #, watch from 28 minutes to 31
minutes).
Note: Avoid using the following special
characters in your uploaded file names, as they
may cause application submission errors: ; : ~ !
%^*"'
The OAC will ONLY accept digital images
submitted through the Nova on-line application. Files must be:
Submit no more than the maximum number of
digital files detailed in the instructions below. Compatible for both PC
Digital images
Note: Avoid using the following special and Mac
characters in your uploaded file names, as they in jpg file format only
may cause application submission errors: ; : ~ ! a maximum size of 5 MB
%^*"' per image file
The OAC will ONLY accept document files
PDF documents only
submitted through the Nova on-line application.
All documents’ page
Submit no greater than the maximum number of
orientation must be
Manuscripts, music documents and maximum number of pages for a
submitted as portrait,
scores, scripts, document detailed in the instructions below.
NOT landscape
‘zines, etc. Note: Avoid using the following special
Written material must be
characters in your uploaded file names, as they
typed in a sans serif font
may cause application submission errors: ; : ~ !
no smaller than 11 points.
%^*"'

I have submitted all mandatory Artistic Examples and/or Support Documents, and understand if these
items are not submitted, my application is considered incomplete and will be withdrawn from the

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Artistic Examples
The following instructions will assist you to prepare and submit your artistic examples.

This program requires 2 different types of artistic examples.

Professional Practice Examples show your work as an artist or that of the professional artist(s) involved
in the project.

Submit one of the following:

Up to 2.5 minutes of audio/visual material

Between 1 and 10 digital stills (1 digital still is equivalent to 15 seconds viewing time)
Between 1 and 10 pages of literary material, music scores, scripts, ‘zines, etc. files (1 page could
equivalent to 1-2 minutes reading time based on the nature of your material)
You may submit a combination of the above to a maximum of 2.5 minutes of review time

Community-Engaged Examples demonstrate the ability of the artist(s) involved in the project to facilitate
community-engaged arts experiences. These could include examples of the final product and/or the
creative process.

Submit one of the following:

Up to 2.5 minutes of audio/visual material

Between 1 and 10 digital stills (1 digital still is equivalent to 15 seconds viewing time)
Between 1 and 10 pages of literary material, music scores, scripts, ‘zines, etc. files (1 page could
equivalent to 1-2 minutes reading time based on the nature of your material)
You may submit a combination of the above to a maximum of 2.5 minutes of review time
Letters of reference: If you do not have community-engaged examples, you must instead
provide 2 letters of reference in the Manuscript File Upload section. You cannot replace your
community-engaged example with an additional professional practice example.
NOTE: Letters are strongest when written by staff members of organizations or teachers at
schools where you have facilitated projects.

IMPORTANT:

Assessors will spend up to 5 minutes reviewing artistic examples.

When titling your documents or examples, include “professional practice example” or “community-
engaged example.”

Do not include media reports, clippings, brochures, posters, and self-promotional material in which you
are talking about your projects or practice.

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Video - File Upload

For each example, click on Edit Required Information to provide assessors with details on your artistic examples.
Note: Avoid using the following special characters in your uploaded file names, as they may cause application su
If the "Delete" and "Edit Required Information" buttons are not visible after uploading, please check the file
name for these characters.

Note: OAC does not recommend you upload files to Nova that exceed 300 MB. For files larger than this, we recommend u

Audio - File Upload

For each example, click on Edit Required Information to provide assessors with details on your artistic examples.
Note: Avoid using the following special characters in your uploaded file names, as they may cause application su
If the "Delete" and "Edit Required Information" buttons are not visible after uploading, please check the file
name for these characters.

Note: OAC does not recommend you upload files to Nova that exceed 300 MB. For files larger than this, we recommend u

Digital Image File Upload

For each example, click on Edit Required Information to provide assessors with details on your artistic examples.
Note: Avoid using the following special characters in your uploaded file names, as they may cause application su
If the "Delete" and "Edit Required Information" buttons are not visible after uploading, please check the file
name for these characters.

Manuscript File Upload

Describe how the artistic examples relate to your application. (Maximum 150 words)

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Support Documents

Upload Instructions
You must upload no greater than the maximum number of documents and maximum number of pages for a
document detailed in the instructions below. All documents must use a non serif font no smaller than 11 point
(with the exception of promotional materials).

Note: If you need to remove a document once it's been uploaded, click on Upload again, and you will be given
the option to delete the document.

Resumes and Bios (mandatory for all applicants)

Submit up to five artist resumes or bios (maximum two pages per document, PDF files only)

Letters of Confirmation or Support (mandatory except for Consultation category)

Submit letter(s) of confirmation from partners outlining their contributions to project or letter(s) of support from community

(Maximum of one page per letter, PDF files only)

Declaration
This information is for OAC only and is not used by assessors for assessment purposes during the
evaluation of your application.

I am submitting my application in:

OAC accepts applications in English or French. Assessment panels in this program are held in English. If there
are French-language applications at this deadline, applications are translated and at least one assessor will be
francophone. If this deadline receives enough French-language applications, a separate meeting with
francophone assessors may be convened.

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Organization Contacts

Organization Type
Ad hoc group/collective (Including Indigenous)

Contact for this application

Responsible for the preparation and submission of this application. The OAC will contact this person, if required, in the rev

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Member 1
2 different contacts must be identified. To edit these names, go to Update Organization Profile.

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Member 2
2 different contacts must be identified. To edit these names, go to Update Organization Profile.

Brigit Rohde
View Terms and Conditions for Project Programs
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the Terms and Conditions that govern applications to, and the rec

I confirm that, where I, as key applicant, have submitted this application on behalf of a co-applicant, group and/or

By checking the box below, I agree that I and, as applicable, my co-applicant and/or my organization agree to abi

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In conjunction with Humber College, Blank Space will present professional portfolio development
workshops for 30 lucky grade 12 Etobicoke-Lakeshore students. The workshops will take place in storefront
buildings (on Lakeshore Blvd. W, between Nineteenth and Twentieth Street) set to be demolished by the
college in the future. Students will utilize the empty facilities by exploring the theme of space in art while
working under the direction of three local professional artists in three mixed mediums, such as printmaking
and collage, performance and installation, and video and sound. These mediums were chosen as a result of
a survey done with Etobicoke-Lakeshore high schools because they are not traditionally offered in the
highschool curriculum. Blank Space discovered Drawing and Painting were the predominant media taught;
therefore, our goal with these workshops will be to broaden the spectrum of choice students have when
creating portfolios for universities and beginning their art careers. The workshops will end with an exhibition
at the storefront building that it took place in, during the new year.

Through a marketed call to artists on our website and Humber College, we recruited and secured
three artists who graduated from the Humber’s Visual and Digital Arts program. The artists will be mentors
for the highschool students and provide feedback and critique. Fees for the artists leading the workshops will
be paid by CARFAC standards. Our workshop program will also have 3-5 artist assistants. The assistants
will be current students in Humber’s Visual and Digital Arts program and will help on a volunteer basis.
There will be an orientation for the volunteers to meet the artists and learn about their roles and
responsibilities. The assistants will be knowledgeable in the different media being used and eager to engage
in the community. They will assist students one on one with any difficulties learning the new mediums and
assist with the set up and clean up of materials around the studio space. 

Before the project can begin, Blank Space, will go to high schools in the Etobicoke-Lakeshore area at
the start of September to inform students about the portfolio development workshops. We will bring
postcards with information to hand out to the students. There will be information about the workshops and
sign up for our website on the postcards. The workshops will start the first week of October and it will run for
twelve weeks, ending the third week of December. The workshops will be held once a week on Wednesday
evenings from 4-6pm.

The workshops will benefit the students as they will be receiving excellent skills to help build their
portfolio and connect with the art community. The workshops will help them build important artistic skills and
boost confidence. The artists facilitating the workshops and the assistants will have a great influence over
the students and will create a connection with the Etobicoke-Lakeshore community. Humber can use these
workshops as a promotional tool for their Visual and Digital Arts program.
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This program will only be possible with the grants we have received from the Toronto Arts Council
(TAC), Art Reach, and hopefully The Ontario Arts Council (OAC). The TAC grant that we have received is
the ‘Community Arts Project Grant’. This grant will help us have high school students learn and collaborate
in the workshops with the help of the professional artists leading it. The Art Reach grant that we have
received will help us engage and create an opportunity to help youth in the Etobicoke-Lakeshore community.
We are applying for the ‘Artists in Communities and Schools Projects’ Project grant from the OAC. Receiving
this grant will help with the costs of making this project come to fruition. We wish to do the workshops at no
cost to the students interested in them and create a community with the students and the artists and artist
assistants. 

Since we have collaborated with Humber College, they have allowed us to use one of the storefront
buildings on Lakeshore Road at no cost. The buildings are standing empty, so we thought it would be a
good idea to use the space to create art and community temporarily. Humber has also donated some
supplies from the school like tables and chairs, which will allow the students to work with specific art making
supplies. We are renting cameras from Trinity Square Video for the video component of the workshops. The
printmaking and collage supplies will be purchased at Curry’s Art Supply store. We will keep track of the
amounts we are spending, so we do not go over our budget. Also, we are keeping track of all the supplies
used, so if we do end up needing more of something, we are able to get it before it has all run out.

In conclusion, Blank Space aims to introduce non-traditional mediums to grade 12 students with the hope
that they will excel and pursue these mediums later in their careers. We want to broaden the spectrum of
art skills that they have in their repertoire. The students, assistants, and artists will gain experience and
networking connections to the arts community. Additionally, we hope that with the success of the
workshops, we can produce an exhibition at the end. We hope the workshops inspire and innovate new
modes of art making by reinvesting in the future generation of artists in the Humber-Lakeshore community.

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