In this workshop, Caroline Cotter will guide participants through the essentials of crafting successful grant applications, with a specific focus on Canada Council for the Arts. From understanding the key components funders are looking for, to aligning your proposal with the funder’s mission, this holistic approach will equip you with practical insights and strategies.

This workshop is made possible through the generous support of the Iva Speers Fund for Art Education.

MEET CAROLINE

Caroline Cotter is a passionate and dedicated arts administrator with over ten years of experience working in arts granting and the non-profit arts sector.

An Associate Program Officer for the Arts Across Canada and Arts Abroad Programs at the Canada Council for the Arts, Caroline works to connect artists and arts organizations with funding programs and services. Prior to that, she worked as Visual Arts Program Administrator at the Ontario Arts Council. Caroline has held positions at CARFAC National, Galerie SAW Gallery and the House of PainT Festival of Urban Arts and Culture.

A resident of Kingston since 2021, Caroline served as Board Chair of Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre from 2022-2024. She completed her Master’s in Art History at Queen’s University.

Caroline holds a BFA in Art History from Concordia University and has completed several courses in non-profit and volunteer sector management from Toronto Metropolitan University.