Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists

The program supports Ontario-based professional Deaf artists and artists with disabilities working in visual art or craft practices to purchase materials.
  • Ontario Arts Council
Overview of the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists program:

The Deaf and Disability Arts Materials for Visual Art program, run by the Ontario Arts Council (OAC), offers financial support to Deaf artists and artists with disabilities to purchase art materials and supplies needed to create visual art projects. This grant is designed to empower artists by removing the financial barriers to acquiring necessary materials for their creative work.

Benefits of the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists program:
  • Provides up to $500 per applicant for purchasing art materials.
  • Enables artists to create new work or continue existing projects by giving them the tools and resources they need.
  • Supports the growth and development of artists within the Deaf and disability arts community by providing funding dedicated to their needs.
  • Encourages creative expression and innovation by providing equal access to resources.
Eligibility criteria of the Deaf and Disability Arts: Materials for Visual Artists program:
  • Location: Must be a resident of Ontario, Canada.
  • Who the program is for: The program is specifically for Deaf artists and artists with disabilities who are involved in creating visual art projects. This includes individuals who self-identify as Deaf, disabled, or those who identify with cultural or social models of disability.
  • Artistic practice: Must be a professional artist who is actively creating visual art projects. Artists at all stages of their careers are eligible.
  • Funding restrictions: This grant is solely for the purchase of visual arts materials; it cannot be used for other expenses like equipment, living costs, or studio rent.
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