Cantle Grant for the Arts

These grants are geared towards community-based art projects that serve Golden and Area A. Funds can be used to cover participant expenses, locally facilitated workshops, art supplies, equipment or other creative project ideas. This grant is funded by the interest earned on the Cantle Family Fund.

Application Resources

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility Requirements

must serve Golden and Area A
must be related to the arts
applicant must be aged 12 or older

What arts can be supported?

Please reach out if you’re medium is not listed - we’re open to alternative projects!

Visual arts such graphic arts/design and painting
Music, such as individual instrumental skills or voice, with no limit in respect to type of instrument or genre
Photography
Printmaking
Pottery and sculpture
Theatre and film
Dance
Puppetry
Writing (fiction, non-fiction and poetry), any genre
Comedy

Previous Recipients

2024

Golden Visual Arts Society, Beginner watercolor workshop for the Golden and Area A community
Brianna Burley , Rug & Punch Hooking Workshop to develop Golden and Area A inspired pieces
Jackie O’hnander , Hire Dr.Karen Gerelus for Teacher & Student Mock Examinations

2023

Joan Lowenstein (Arts Teacher & Educator), Printmaking Workshops for Youth and Women’s Centre

2022

Lane Matthews, Photography equipment & gear to develop emerging passion

2021

Cadence Schmidt, Photography & Videography
Lea Brindle, Guitar Lessons

Mike and Mandy Cantle founded the Cantle Grant for the Arts, formerly Youth Arts Award, because they have a commitment to encouraging and supporting creativity in young people. Their dedication to nurturing the artistic spark in our community is obvious through their kindness and community involvement.