Platform A

Platform A is a program, funded by the Toronto Arts Council, to combine the strengths and experiences of four Toronto arts organisations – Art Starts, Jumblies Theatre, SKETCH, & CUE, VIBE Arts – supporting a shared vision of sustainable and high-quality community arts practice, and providing new opportunities for emerging artists, youth and communities.

SKETCH/CUE Micro-grant Recipient Lola Bunz

Jumblies Micro-grant Recipient Y. Josephine

VIBE Arts Micro-grant Recipient Casandra London

Art Starts Micro-grant Recipient Pulga Muchochoma

Mentorship Support and mentorship for emerging artist, arts-focused youth groups and arts-based grassroots organizations through workshops, placements, shadowing, and hands-on work in communities. Video Introduction

Toronto Arts Council Micro-grants Platform A partners will be giving our micro-grants of up to $1,000 to emerging and newcomer artists and collectives to foster new arts projects, practice skills, and incubate creative ideas with mentorship from established artists and organisations the field. With the success of last years inaugural funds, Platform A is able to increase the number of grants given out this year by 50% bringing the total to $48,000. Video Introduction

Bridging New collaborations to bring audiences into non traditional performance and exhibiting venues, bridge the gap between communities and professional artists and blur the lines between ‘high’ art and community engaged arts. Video Introduction

Visit the Toronto Arts Council Page on Platform A For More Info