Artist Resources

Join our artist roster, become a part of our arts trail, learn about our 10-year Culture Plan, and view upcoming arts and culture funding opportunities.

Whitby’s Culture Plan

The Town of Whitby serves to position arts and culture as a key economic driver through investing in our people, programs, services, and facilities to promote and strengthen our relationship with local arts, culture, heritage, and the creative sector. Learn more about our 10-year plan, Culture Connects Whitby.

Artist Roster

Are you a Whitby Artist, Artisan, Maker, or Crafter? Complete our Expression of Interest Form to be highlighted on our online artist roster.

Arts Trail Application

Are you a local studio, gallery, or maker that's interested in being featured on Whitby's Art Trail? Contact us at artstrail@whitby.ca with your expression of interest.

Arts and Culture Funding Opportunities

Planning arts and culture programs or events? Below are available funding opportunities across Canada and Ontario.

Canada-Wide Opportunities

Creating, Knowing, Sharing, The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples | Deadline: March 15th, 2023
Programming: Presenter Support Organizations – Canada Arts Presentation Fund | Deadline: April 1st, 2023
Events - Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives | Deadline: 18 weeks prior to event date
Concept to Realization | Deadline: Before start of project or before portion of project where funding is needed

Bookmark these organizations for more funding updates and opportunities across Canada:

Ontario Opportunities

Multi and Inter-Arts Projects | Deadline: March 22 and September 21, 2023
Literary Organizations Projects | Deadline: March 23, 2023
Music Production and Presentation Projects | Deadline: March 28 and October 4, 2023
Dance Projects | Deadline: March 29 and October 5, 2023
Indigenous Artists in Communities and Schools Projects | Deadline: April 12 and October 18, 2023
Indigenous Arts Projects | Deadline: April 12 and October 18, 2023
Artists in Communities and Schools Projects | Deadline: April 20 and October 19, 2023
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund | Deadline: First-time applicants should contact OCAF staff at least 8 months prior to event start

Bookmark these organizations for more funding updates and opportunities across Ontario: