Dufferin Arts Council funds artists

The Dufferin Arts Council has a bursary and scholarship up for grabs.

The 2025 Reed T. Cooper Bursary for mid-career artists – There will be two $3,000 bursaries available in 2025. The Reed T. Cooper bursary is open to any mid-career artist who resides in the Headwaters Region (Dufferin, Caledon, and Erin) and who is a member of the Dufferin Arts Council. For the purposes of this bursary, a mid-career artist speaks to those who have already established a sizable audience, a consistent body of work and defining style, and have been working as a professional artist for at least five years. Artists who have been previously awarded are welcome to apply again after five years. Applications will be accepted between June 1 and Sept. 30.

The Anne Laurier scholarship for students taking post-secondary arts programs – Since 1996 the Dufferin Arts Council has awarded over $130,000 in scholarships via the Anne Laurier Scholarship Fund. These $2,500 scholarships are awarded to Grade 12 students who live in Dufferin County and who are going to College or University to study in the Arts. DAC will again be offering three scholarships in 2025. Applications are available now and are due May 30.

Visit dufferinarts.com/awards for details and information about past recipients.