Grant Writing Session with Peter Kingstone

Remote Gallery
 
 

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Remote Gallery, Gallery A (568 Richmond St W)
Free event — limited to 12 participants

After a fantastic first grant writing workshop earlier this year, we're excited to welcome Peter Kingstone back for a second collaborative grant writing session focused on the Toronto Arts Council (TAC) Visual Arts Creation Grant.

This workshop is designed as a hands-on peer review session where participants will receive detailed feedback from Peter and learn from one another's applications in a supportive, welcoming environment. Whether you attended the first workshop or are joining us for the first time, this is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your grant application before submitting.

 

Important Information

Please note that this workshop is exclusively focused on the Toronto Arts Council Visual Arts Creation Grant. If you are seeking feedback on another grant program, this session will not cover those applications, and they will not be discussed.

To ensure everyone receives meaningful feedback, participants must have their draft proposal saved in the TAC portal before the workshop. Having drafts in advance allows Peter to review them beforehand and provide more thoughtful, comprehensive feedback during the session. It also allows proposals to be displayed during the workshop, making the discussion more accessible for both visual and auditory learners.

During the session, each participant's proposal will be read aloud and workshopped by the group. This collaborative format allows everyone to ask questions, share ideas, and learn from a variety of applications in a warm, respectful, and non-judgmental environment. If you're uncomfortable reading your own proposal aloud, that's absolutely fine—an Akin staff member will happily read it on your behalf. You can let us know in advance or simply request this during the workshop.

 

About the Toronto Arts Council Visual Arts Creation Grant

The Toronto Arts Council Visual Arts Creation Grant supports individual visual artists in the creation of new work, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, and installation. The grant has a rolling deadline, allowing artists to apply throughout the year.

For more details and full eligibility, visit the TAC website.

If you haven't already registered with the Toronto Arts Council, you'll need to create an account through the TAC Grants Portal before applying. Registration is free and only takes a few minutes. We recommend completing this step early so you have time to review the application requirements and begin preparing your proposal.

 

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Visual artists preparing an application for the Toronto Arts Council Visual Arts Creation Grant.

  • Artists at any stage of the grant writing process, whether you're applying for the first time or have previous experience.

  • Artists interested in receiving constructive feedback and learning through peer discussion.

Attendance is limited to 12 participants to ensure everyone has time to receive meaningful feedback.

Register Here

Accessibility
Remote Gallery is on street level with step-free access and the entrance doors are 37" wide. The doors are automated by a push button system. There is step-free access throughout the gallery space. There are two gender-neutral washrooms both with step-free access. The washroom doors are not automated, the door knobs are round, and the toilets are not raised. For more information about Remote Gallery, click here.

About Peter Kingstone
Peter Kingstone is a Toronto-based visual artist and curator, working primarily in video and photography. As an independent artist, Peter’s installation pieces have been shown across Canada and internationally, and he was awarded the Untitled Artist Award in 2005 for his installation The Strange Case of peter K. (1974–2004). Peter holds a degree in Philosophy/Cultural Studies from Trent University in Peterborough and a Master of Fine Art focusing on video and new media from York University in Toronto. Peter has presented at many conferences on storytelling and social engagement. He began in September 2012 as the Acting Visual/Media Arts Program Manager at Toronto Arts Council