City of Greater Sudbury Makes Investments in a Cultural Community

As part of the 2019 Arts and Culture Grant Program, $584,357 is being invested in local arts and cultural organizations. Strengthening the framework of programs that support the artistic, cultural and creative expression of local citizens and groups is a strategic priority of Council.

A total of 34 successful applicants were selected by a jury of volunteers based on artistic/cultural merit, organizational/financial health and community benefit. The funding is administered by the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) to provide arts and cultural organizations the ability to generate employment and support dozens of festivals for an estimated overall return of $7.85 for each dollar invested.

“On behalf of City Council, I want to congratulate the recipients of the 2019 Arts and Culture Grant Program,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger.  “Greater Sudbury is a vibrant, artistic and cultural destination thanks to the many creative individuals and tireless volunteers whose organizations provide festivals, learning activities, workshops, performances and exhibitions.”

Applications for the 2020 Arts and Culture Grant Program are now open. Past applicants should note that program guidelines and the application process have been updated for 2020. Guidelines and application forms are available at www.investsudbury.ca/arts-and-culture. Deadline for submission is February 6, 2020.

“Investments in arts and culture have a proven return on investment,” said GSDC Board Chair Andrée Lacroix.  “Nearly 358,000 people attended the 1,108 public activities hosted by recipients of the 2019 Arts and Culture Grant Program. I wish to express gratitude on behalf of the GSDC to the volunteer jury members who put in many hours reviewing and discussing grant applications.”

Volunteers are invited to apply to serve on the operating and project grant juries for the 2020 Arts and Culture Grant Program. Letters and résumés will be accepted until January 23, 2020, by email at culture@greatersudbury.ca. Applicants are encouraged to review program details at www.investsudbury.ca/arts-and-culture or by calling 705-674-4455, extension 4429.

About the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation:

The GSDC is the economic development arm of the City of Greater Sudbury, consisting of an 18-member volunteer board of directors, including City Councillors and the Mayor, and supported by City staff. 

The GSDC acts as a catalyst for economic development initiatives and supports the attraction, development and retention of business in the community. Board members represent various private and public sectors including mining supply and services, small and medium-sized enterprises, hospitality and tourism, finance and insurance, professional services, retail trade, and public administration.

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2019 City of Greater Sudbury Arts and Culture Grant Recipients

Established in 2005, the City of Greater Sudbury’s Arts and Culture Grant Program stimulates the growth and development of this important economic sector, increases potential to attract and retain a talented and creative workforce and is an investment in the quality of life for all residents.

In 2019, the GSDC Board approved funding for 34 arts and culture organizations through both operating and project grant streams, for a total $584,357 investment by the City of Greater Sudbury. The 2018-19 Arts and Culture Grant Impact Report provides full program details at www.investsudbury.ca/arts-and-culture.

2019 Operating Grant Recipients

Carrefour francophone de Sudbury

Centre franco-ontarien de folklore

Cinéfest Sudbury

Cultural Industries Ontario North

Éditions Prise de parole

Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario

Jazz Sudbury

Le Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury

Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario

Les Concerts La Nuit sur l'étang

Myths and Mirrors Community Arts

Northern Lights Festival Boréal

Sudbury Symphony Orchestra

Sudbury Theatre Centre

Youth Entertaining Sudbury Theatre

2019 Project Grant Recipients

Branch Collective

Downtown Sudbury Art Crawl

Fierté Sudbury Pride

India Canada Association

La Bibitte

Nickel City Wind Ensemble

No Strings Attached Community Band

Northern Initiative for Social Action

Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre

N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre

Odd Hawks

Pat the Dog Playwright Development Centre

Rayside Balfour Whitewater Brush Art and Palette Club

ReThink Green (Greater Sudbury Environmental Network) Earth Fest

Sudbury Downtown Independent Cinema Co-operative

Sudbury Performance Group

We Live Up Here (Up Here)

Wordstock

Young Sudbury Singers

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