The Ontario government is supporting the arts sector with a one-time investment of $25 million to help artists and arts organizations survive the COVID-19 pandemic.
A total of 140 arts organizations will benefit from the funding including:
MacLaren Art Centre (Barrie) $180, 944
Mariposa Folk Foundation (Orillia) $45, 574
and Talk is Free Theatre (Barrie) $29, 059
Additionally, $1 million will provide much-needed support directly to artists and creators from across the province.
More information will be available soon on the Ontario Arts Council website.
We recognize the economic and cultural importance of Ontario’s art sector – that’s why we’re providing artists and art organizations across the province with $25M to help cover losses incurred as a result of COVID-19.🎭🎨📽️ 🎵 https://t.co/Ln3Ob0c2id pic.twitter.com/9YvoPbbYJm
— Explore Ontario (@ExploreON) March 2, 2021