Are you an artist who’s new to Canada and interested in applying for a grant to support your artistic career?
As part of our newcomer mentorship programme, MOCA invites our Access to Art members to participate in a grant writing workshop, led by artist and writer Charlotte Van Ryn.
Van Ryn will guide you through a presentation on the grant application process, focusing on key strategies for documenting, budgeting, and writing an effective application. You’re encouraged to bring their working drafts for the discussion portion of the workshop following the presentation. Van Ryn will offer personalized feedback and advice, using her experience applying for Canadian grants and working with newcomer artists to lead productive conversations and answer grant-related questions.
Light refreshments and snacks will be provided during the workshop.
Registration is required for this workshop. You must be registered as an Access to Art member at MOCA. Read below to learn more about the programme and how to register.
About the Facilitator
Charlotte Van Ryn (she/her) is a fiction writer, artist and grant editor. She has ten years of experience helping artists and arts organizations with grant writing. Van Ryn is the Grants Coordinator and a Studio Manager at Akin. She studied International Development at the University of King’s College in Halifax and African Studies at the University of Ghana.
About Access to Art
Launched in 2025, Access to Art is a free mentorship program at MOCA Toronto for newcomer artists!
This 12-month programme is for artists new to Canada, offering an opportunity to connect with Toronto’s contemporary art scene.
As a participant, you’ll:
- Take part in workshops, events, and networking activities to grow your skills and meet fellow artists.
- Become a MOCA Artist Member, gaining benefits like free museum entry, invites to openings and artist talks, and local discounts.
- Receive a small fee to cover costs like travel, childcare, and other expenses for workshops and events.
Log in to your Canoo account and search “Access to Art” to apply.
