The Jini Stolk Creative Fellowship is now open for submissions
Toronto, September 6, 2023 – The Ontario Arts Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Jini Stolk Creative Fellowship. The Fellowship encourages the development of the field of arts management by providing $20,000 over two years ($10,000 each year) to an arts manager of a small to mid-sized Toronto arts organization.
About the Fellowship
2023 is the inaugural year of the Fellowship. It was created in memory of arts leader Jini Stolk and made possible through the generous support of lead donors Sandra and Jim Pitblado and Tim and Frances Price, as well as many others who contributed to the endowment that supports the fund. A new Fellow will be announced annually.
A true champion of the arts, Jini Stolk’s impact on the arts community in Toronto was far-reaching. Throughout her decades-long career, Jini held many leadership roles at arts organizations, including Creative Trust where she worked as Executive Director to raise and distribute more than six million dollars to support the sustainability of over 50 small and mid-sized performing arts organizations. She was also a dedicated volunteer, serving on many arts boards. At her death she was the Chair of the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair.
Nomination Process
Individuals must be nominated for the Jini Stolk Creative Fellowship by a Toronto arts organization that employees the nominee. Nominations should consist of:
a one-page nomination letter from either the Chair or President of the Board of Directors or the Artistic Director of the nominee’s organization;
a 250-word letter of intent written by the nominee;
a budget that outlines the intended use of the funds, and;
a biography of the nominee or their CV.
Proposed activities for the Fellowship can include, but are not limited to:
Research
Travel
Conference fees
Professional development
Internships
Nomination Deadline
Nominations must be submitted electronically by the deadline date of November 1, 2023 to : aboyd@oafdn.ca
Program Guidelines
To learn more about the Fellowship and eligibility criteria please refer to the Jini Stolk Creative Fellowship Guidelines. Also for more information visit www.jinistolkfellowship.ca.
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For more information about the Fellowship:
Sarah Gladki
jinistolkfellowship@gmail.com
www.jinistolkfellowship.ca
For more information about the Ontario Arts Foundation:
Bruce Bennett, Executive Director, Ontario Arts Foundation
416-969-7413 | bbennett@oafdn.ca
Established in 1991, the Ontario Arts Foundation (OAF) is passionately committed to building long-term support for the arts in Ontario. In 2022-2023, the OAF paid $4 million in endowment income and 450,000 in awards and grants.
*This announcement was originally posted to the Ontario Arts Foundation’s website on September 6, 2023