Calling all artists! Register now for the “Grant Writing for Artists” workshop to gain the practical skills to secure funding for your creative projects. Whether you’re a musician, visual artist, dancer, writer, or any other creative soul, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the arts funding landscape, how to prepare an application and discover key considerations throughout the process.

This workshop is presented by Noora Rizvi, currently the Program Manager of Arts Across Canada and Arts Abroad at the Canada Council for the Arts.

About Noora: As an arts manager, programmer, audience development specialist, and strategy consultant, Noora has over twenty years of management experience in the arts and cultural sector. She holds a BA from the University of Ottawa and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, and has held positions at the Ontario Arts Council, City of St. Catharines, Emancipation Arts, FreeUp!, MANIFESTO, Young Centre for the Performing Arts/Soulpepper, and the Canada Dance Festival/HIP HOP 360.

Date: September 18, 2023

Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Venue: In-person (Frank Bean Lounge, Mississauga Valley Community Centre, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd).

Admission: Free (Registration required – limited seats)

Open to artists of all disciplines and experience levels.

Join us for this exciting kickoff event of the Artist Empowerment Program, designed to support artists in their creative journeys!