Join the Mississauga Arts Council as we sit down with the Canada Council for the Arts to learn about their grant programs and new portal.
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 7 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Location: Online via Zoom
Register: For FREE via Eventbrite
Ready to transform your artistic vision into a funded reality?
As Canada’s public arts funder, the Canada Council for the Arts’ mandate is to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts. This webinar is your essential roadmap to accessing that support and elevating your practice.
Join Mississauga Arts Council as we sit down to learn about the Canada Council for the Arts from Amanda Lowe Warnakulasuriya, Associate Program Officer for Arts Across Canada and Abroad. This engaging session is designed to demystify the granting process. We’ll dive into the Canada Council’s most dynamic programs and funding opportunities for individual artists, including Explore & Create and the brand-new Micro-grants.
But we aren’t just discussing the “what”; we’re tackling the “how.” We will walk you through how to create an applicant profile on the Canada Council’s portal, what to expect through the application process, how to navigate the website with ease, and how to put your best foot forward.
NOTE: This webinar will NOT be recorded or shared after the presentation.
About Amanda Lowe Warnakulasuriya
Amanda Lowe Warnakulasuriya (she, they) has been a Program Officer at the Canada Council for the Arts since 2021, providing guidance and support to emerging artists, professional artists, arts collectives, and arts organizations. Through outreach, she assists underserved communities gain equitable access to opportunities, resources, and funding. Outside of Council, she is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and community organizer, respected for her work with Girls+ Rock Ottawa, Mirror Mountain Film Festival, the University of Ottawa, Café Nostalgica, City for All Women Initiative, and Partick Artists. Amanda’s work is rooted in equity and community care.