ArtWorksTO General Project Submission Form

Project Host Submission Form
This project form is for organizations NOT affiliated with a City of Toronto Division. Please choose one of the following options:

My organization is not affiliated with the City of TorontoI work for a City of Toronto Department/Division, etc.
Please proceed to complete this form.
1. If you haven't already completed the City of Toronto's SPEC Form, please click here to complete it and connect with your Strategy & Relationship (S&R) Lead.

2. If you have completed City of Toronto's SPEC Form, and you have spoken to your S&R Lead about your project, please proceed to complete this ArtWorksTO Project Host Submission Form.
Why participate in ArtWorksTO?

Through offering a paid project opportunity to an ArtWorksTO participant, you will access a creative pool of talent with the ability to provide a fresh and dynamic voice to your communications material. As a Project Host, you are providing valuable hands-on learning opportunities, and paid work experience to indigenous, newcomer, and youth media artists.
We encourage all interested Project Hosts to contact an ArtWorksTO Program Lead prior to submitting a project form to find out more information about a specific program(s).

ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program

Lead - Kennedy Salloum; kennedy@torontoarts.org

Project Development Timeline - From June 2026 to September 2026

Form Submission Deadline - December 8, 2026

ArtWorksTO Newcomer Program

Lead - Ximena Berecochea; ximena@torontoarts.org

Project Development Timeline - From November 2025 to February 2026

Form Submission Deadline – September 8, 2025

ArtWorksTO Youth Program

Lead – Norma Garcia; norma@torontoarts.org

Project Development Timeline - From June 2026 to August 2026

Form Submission Deadline – February 26, 2026 (flexibility available, please contact Norma to discuss.)
ArtWorksTO offers 3 programs, each working with specific populations: indigenous, newcomer and IBPOC youth media artists. Please select the program you would like to submit a project form to:*
Project Title
Organization/Company Name*
Please provide brief information about your organization/company:
Who you are, what your mission and/or vision is, etc.
Name of Project Client's Primary Contact*
Email Information of Project Client*
Desired Project Start Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Desired Project Completion Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Media Discipline Required:*

3D RenderingDigital IllustrationGraphic DesignDigital PhotographyMarketing/Social Media Campaign DevelopingVideographyWebsite & User Experience DesignOther
Description of the Project*
Kindly explain the purpose of the project, its history (if applicable) and why it was created in the first place.
Objectives of the Project - who is the project trying to reach?*
Key Messages to be Communicated*
Where will the final deliverables be used and/or seen?
What are the branding requirements and desired tone for the final deliverables? (youthful, corporate, humorous, etc.)
Please indicate if there is a branding guideline to adhere to.
Total Number of Final Deliverables Needed

Each participant is allocated by ArtWorksTO a total amount of $5,000 CND tax inclusive to complete the project. Please note: work requested exceeding the $5K will need to be covered by the organization submitting the project proposal, unless otherwise stated in the project contract.
Digital Illustration
Budget Guideline: each design is valued between $250 - $1K per design based on complexity.
Graphic Design
Budget Guideline: $250 per info graphic or simple poster, $50 per page for report design. Logo Design or program identifier is valued between $250 - $1K depending on complexity of project.
Marketing/Social Media Campaign
Budget Guideline: A campaign is valued at $1,500 per monthly campaign.
Digital Photography
Budget Guideline: each edited photo is valued between $25 - $100 depending on type of photography, event or creative.
Short Video or micro-videos for social media
Budget Guideline: $5,000 per video; a short video is between 2 -5 minutes with up to 3 major edits. Micro videos for social media are up to 1 min in RT.
Website & UX Design & 3D Rendering
Budget Guideline: Value Starts at $5,000 depending on complexity of project.
Selected projects will be managed by ArtWorksTO and costs $5,000 per project. The amount will be *covered through the ArtWorksTO program. However, contributions to cover costs associated with the development of projects are much appreciated. Is your organization planning to contribute funds to this project? If yes, please submit the amount below:
* Please note, work exceeding the $5,000 budget will be covered by the Host organization.
Please enter any additional information about the funds contributed:
Interested in extending a current ArtWorksTO project contract and/or hiring an ArtWorksTO Alum?

Please contact the ArtWorksTO Alumni Pathways Program Manager, Ines Aguileta, at: ines@torontoarts.org
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Project Host Submission Form

Why participate in ArtWorksTO?

Total Number of Final Deliverables Needed

Interested in extending a current ArtWorksTO project contract and/or hiring an ArtWorksTO Alum?