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Government awards, prizes and scholarships

The Ontario government, through the Ontario Arts Council, offers awards, prizes and scholarships to honour individual artists and help them thrive.

Trillium Book Award

The Trillium Book Award is the province’s leading award for poetry ($10,000) and literature ($20,000). Past Trillium winners include Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje, Timothy Findley and Anne Michaels.

Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts

The $120,000 Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts honours both established and up-and-coming professional artists or organizations whose creative vision and originality have made a major contribution to their field.

In the Spotlight

Visit www.ontarioartist.ca for an organized gateway to other Internet sites for artists.

You’ll find: 

  • links to important information on sources of funding
  • tips on how to manage your finances
  • sources of legal help
  • ideas to market your work
  • professional development opportunitie