MONTHLY GRANT PREPARATION PROGRAM: DOLLARS & SENSE
access arts funding with peer support
In partnership with The Framework and Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC), and with support from the City of Ottawa and Ontario Creates, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) introduces Dollars & Sense, a series of monthly grant writing workshop sessions, one-on-one clinics and a coworking space for Ottawa-based artists and art professionals. Focused on providing assistance and insights into grant application best practices, the initiative aims to equip participants with public funding knowledge to advance their careers and contribute to the sustainability of Ottawa’s music and media arts industry.
Access to Dollars & Sense is exclusive to DARC and OMIC members. Membership subsidizations are available upon request, no questions asked. For more information about OMIC memberships, please follow the button below.
For questions regarding Dollars & Sense, contact Kingsley Swim - Program Coordinator at create@theframework.ca.
May 8th PROGRAMMING - DARC AND OMIC MEMBERS ONLY
May 8th, 2024 marks our last grant education session for the season. But don’t fret, we’ll be back on August 14th, 2024 with more programming! Have an idea for a workshop theme or guest speaker? Submit your ideas to Kingsley at create@theframework.ca!
Join Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue. You can register for the full-day, or choose to attend specific sessions (e.g. coworking space, one-on-one clinics, workshop). And the best part? Dollars & Sense is a complimentary perk included in OMIC/DARC memberships at no extra cost!
On-on-One (45 minute clinics with Kingsley Swim, by appointment only): 1:00pm-5:00pm
Direct, hands-on support for artists and arts workers to receive guidance based on their specific needs, projects and artistic merit. It is recommended to use this time if you have started an existing application or if you have an idea for a proposed project for which you intend to apply for funding.
One clinic per member a year
To request more clinics, contact create@theframework.ca for availability and pricing.
Coworking Space (Peer-to-Peer): 1:00pm-5:00pm
A supportive and collaborative environment that encourages members to work together to refine their respective proposals, exchange valuable resources, and provide constructive feedback to one another. Our coworking space is limited to 20 members at a time.
Unlimited yearly access per member
Pre-Workshop networking (in-person): 5:00pm-5:30pm
Meet and network with fellow creatives from OMIC and DARC before the workshop presentation. Doors open at 5:00pm and light refreshments will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP AND Q&A with Canada COuncil for the arts: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Presented by the Canada Council for the Arts, this session highlights travel funding opportunities that promote artist-community engagement, empowering creatives to share their work across the country and around the globe.
Unlimited yearly access per member based on room capacity.
OMIC & DARC Members Only:
Dollars & Sense Housekeeping
Please note that masking is not obligatory, but strongly encouraged in some Arts Court spaces. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available on site. Should you require to cancel a booking due to illness, please contact create@theframework.ca.
We also understand that accessibility accommodations and childcare stipends may be necessary on a case-by-case basis. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any assistance in these areas.
Lastly, it’s worth noting that participating in our program does not guarantee grant approval – but we’ll try our best to create a fulfilling experience for all members.
MEET YOUR FACILITATOR: KINGSLEY SWIM (THE FRAMEWORK)
As a champion of Canada's new generation of talent, Kingsley Swim remains active behind the scenes, collaborating with artist teams and bringing her unique perspective to several programming committees within arts, culture and funding. She proudly volunteers as a jury member and partnerships coordinator for the Bourses Tontine Award, a bi-annual microgrant for gender-diverse creatives in her hometown of Ottawa. To date, Kingsley has written and co-written a combined total of $1,000,000 worth of successful grant applications for Canadian artists, collectives and arts service organizations.