Pauline McGibbon Award
The Pauline McGibbon Award was established in 1981 to honour former Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon for her support and patronage of the arts. The monetary award is given each year by the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Culture and includes a medal designed by Dora de Pedery Hunt. The award is presented to a member of Ontario’s professional theatre community in the early stages of his or her career who has displayed a unique talent and a potential for excellence.
Grant Deadline
2025-08-29
Funding Amount
$7,000
Type of Grant
Grant
Sectors
Arts & Culture
Demographics
Incorporation
For Profit
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Scope
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Resident of Ontario
- Professional artist
- Theatre—designer/director/production craftsperson
Award selection is based on the following cycle:
- Designer
- Director
- Production craftsperson
Selection Procedure
An award committee composed of up to five recognized Canadian theatre professionals is responsible for nominating the candidates and selecting the award winner.
The Ontario Arts Council manages the selection process.
The OAC awards office does not accept unsolicited nominations for this award.
Frequency
Annual
Award Amount
- $7,000
Grant Application website
https://www.arts.on.ca/awards/ontario-arts-council-awards/pauline-mcgibbon-award
Contact
Carolyn Gloude
Officer
416-969-7423
Toll-free in Ontario: 1-800-387-0058