• GRANT APPLICATION SUPPORT

    Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis
  • ABOUT THE MENTORSHIP

    Do you need assistance with making an arts grant application? Do you want to understand the submission process and improve your odds of being successful?
    Rick Miller can help you navigate the labyrinthine arts council application process.

    Whether you’re an emerging artist making your first application or an established creative submitting an annual request, Rick can help you understand how to increase the likelihood of an arts jury deciding to fund your project.

    While these are challenging times to be artist, getting an arts grant can still be a way to fund your dream project. However, making your first application can be intimidating and confusing. As a mentor it is Rick’s objective to help you feel comfortable making your own application.


    You also need to have identified a specific grant they want to apply for. Mentoring must start at least one month before the application deadline

    You need basic computer skills, access to the internet, a high-school level of literacy in English or French

    Please note that if you’re concerned solely about your writing, then Professional Writing Support might be for you. Similarly, if you need help developing your creative ideas then Developing Your Practice would be better for you.


    ABOUT THE MENTOR

    Rick Miller, MFA, is a mid-career Mad Artist working in lens-based documentary media. Usually working in collaboration with other artists, his projects have been exhibited and published across Canada, in Europe, the USA, and Japan.

    Having received over a dozen grants, both large and small, his work is supported by the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.

    Rick joined Workman Arts a decade ago and has been the Media Artist in Residence, an instructor and workshop leader, and sits on the Member Advisory Committee.


    This mentorship grew out of Rick’s recent Workman Arts course on grant writing.

  • APPLICATION PROCESS

    WA artists (or artist collectives) will be chosen to receive individually tailored one-on-one coaching through this Mentorship Program. Although artists with projects in development will be prioritized, please still feel free to apply if you require more introductory based coaching such as assistance with portfolio development.
  • Please note that Rick is here to offer assistance, and to share general ideas about how to improve your application.

    Rick will not write your application for you.

    Lastly, Rick’s mentorship will NOT guarantee that you receive a grant.

  • APPLICATION QUESTIONS

    Individual artists or artist collectives (group of 2 or more artists working on a collaborative project) can apply. If you are applying as a collective, please select a project lead to apply. The project lead must be a WA member.
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  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1:1 SUPPORT PROGRAM GUIDELINES


    Please read this document carefully. It outlines what to expect, how to prepare, and how you and your Mentor will work together. Before getting started on the mentorship with your Mentor, we ask that you review this document and kindly acknowledge the guidelines.

    Click here to read the guidelines.

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