Toronto Arts Foundation
26 Grand Trunk Cres M5J 3A9 Toronto, ON, Canada

Interested in nominating someone for our #TOArtsAwards? All it takes is: 1. a 500 word (max) rationale of why the nominee should be considered for the award 2. a 200 word (max) description of the nominee 3. a history of the organization or an artist CV... 4. at least one support material file or website link. That's it! Read more about the awards: https://torontoartsfoundation.org/initiatives/awards : Nagata Shachu performs at the 2019 Mayor's Arts Lunch.

We are excited to announce that nominations for five of our #TOArtsAwards are open! Our awards showcase the notable contributions of artists and arts-makers to our creative city. Help shine a spotlight on them by nominating someone today! Tap here to learn more: https://torontoartsfoundation.org/initiatives/awards Photo: 2019 #TOArtsAwards recipients.

Exciting news: we're developing an Indigenous Artist Award in the amount of $25,000, made possible by the generosity of the K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation! As part of the planning process, we'd like to hear from you: if you are an Indigenous member of the Toronto arts community, we'd love your insight and guidance on all aspects of the Award, including the nomination process, the selection process and the presentation event. Tap the link and complete the survey by Novembe...r 30, 2020. Your input is greatly valued! https://bit.ly/38nSSbD A dedicated award of this kind can greatly contribute to the celebration and recognition of Indigenous artistic contributions to the #TOArts community. We look forward to celebrating this important award in 2021.

2020 has been quite the year, full of uncertainty and heartbreak at the cancellation of so many arts events. I’m delighted that through the Toronto Arts Foundation Awards, the arts community is able to come together to celebrate those that bring fulfillment to our lives and enrich our city. - Claire Hopkinson, Director & CEO, Toronto Arts Foundation & Toronto Arts Council Today, during our online Mayor's Arts Lunch at Home event, we announced the recipients of the 2020 #TOA...rtsAwards: ARTS FOR YOUTH AWARD JAYU CELEBRATION OF CULTURAL LIFE AWARDS Sandra Laronde COMMUNITY ARTS AWARD Jamii Esplanade EMERGING ARTIST AWARD jes sachse EMERGING JAZZ ARTIST AWARD Jesse Ryan ROY THOMSON HALL AWARD OF RECOGNITION PhemPhat Entertainment Group TORONTO ARTS AND BUSINESS AWARD Concord Adex Congratulations to all the finalists and recipients - in our books, you're all winners! Learn more and read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3cqAizC

PhemPhat Entertainment Group produces Honey Jam Canada Artist Programme for young female artists of all cultures and musical genres that provides promotional, mentoring, networking, educational and performance opportunities. It is a welcoming, supportive sisterhood and a safe space for young women to be vulnerable, to learn, to build self esteem and long lasting relationships. The initiative was started in 1995 by Ebonnie Rowe. PhemPhat is one of three extraordinary finalists... for our Roy Thomson Hall Award of Recognition! Help show the love by commenting below Tap the link to learn more about this extraordinary group: https://bit.ly/3kDFlja - Original photo courtesy of Storm. Artwork by Amber Williams-King.

Today's the big day! Our Mayor's Arts Lunch at Home will take place online where we'll be spotlighting the 2020 #TOArtsAwards finalists and announce this year's recipients! Follow us on Twitter between 12 - 1 pm as we live tweet this virtual event: https://twitter.com/TOArtsFdn