From local support to national recognition @thejunoawards 🎶✨

We’re proud to celebrate Toronto Arts Council’s funded artists who are nominated at the 2026 JUNO Awards, presented on March 29, a powerful reminder of what’s possible when artists are supported to create, take risks, and grow.

👏 Huge congratulations to:
Tafelmusik @tafelmusikbocc
Toronto Symphony Orchestra @torontosymphony
TOBi @sincerelytobi
Tanika Charles @tanika_charles
Ron Korb @ronkorbmusic
Alexis Baro @alexisbaro22
Elizabeth Lowell Boland @lowell______
Kevin Lau @_kevin_lau
Justin Gray @justingraysound
Adam Christie @adamchristiecomedian
Chris McKhool @mckhool

Your work continues to shape Canada’s cultural landscape, and we’re honoured to have been part of your journey.

The JUNO Awards are this Sunday — we’ll be cheering you all on! 🏆

#TorontoArtsCouncil #JUNOAwards #SupportTheArts #TorontoArtists #CanadianMusic …

Island Pop with Presence: Spotlighting Omega Mighty (@omegamighty_) 🇯🇲✨

Canadian island pop artist Omega Mighty moves effortlessly between Jamaican patois, sultry vocals, and an energetic rap flow, blending Pop and R&B with Reggae and Dancehall in a way that feels bold, confident, and rooted in her Caribbean heritage. Nominated for a JUNO Award for Reggae Recording of the Year in 2024 and named one of Billboard Canada’s Artists to Watch, she continues to prove she is a force in Canada’s music scene.

With support from Toronto Arts Council, her second EP Notorious & Noble was brought to life through care, collaboration, and creative risk taking. That investment helped shape a deeply personal body of work, including the standout single “Rush Dem,” which later earned a JUNO nomination for Reggae Recording of the Year. ‼️✨

This Black History/Futures Month, we celebrate Black artists like Omega Mighty whose work reflects culture, innovation, and creativity. And beyond this month, we remain committed to uplifting Black creatives whose artistry continues to shape Toronto’s sound and story all year round. 🎶

#TorontoArts #BlackHistory365 #OmegaMighty #TorontoArtists #Music …

✨Glo Romy (@gloromy) — Multidisciplinary Artist and Founder of BOSSY✨

Glo Romy is a multidisciplinary artist working across design, dance, and film — always rooted in community and culture.

Her clients have included OVO Sound and the Toronto Blue Jays, and she received an Applied Arts Award for SHOEBAE, an editorial publication exploring Toronto’s Sneakerhead community. Her campaign HIPHOPHONEYZ, an ode to women in Hip Hop, was exhibited at Ossington Station, celebrating women shaping the culture.

Her first short film lead by Isabelle Leonardo-Cruz, BOSSY: An Ode to Women in Street Dance in collab — an energetic celebration of women in Toronto’s street dance scene — was developed through the @artworks.to youth program.

The project was also shaped in meaningful ways by the ArtWorksTO youth program. Through the program, youth participants gained hands-on experience and contributed to the creative process and production of the film. Their involvement not only supported the making of BOSSY, but also reflected Glo’s own commitment to skill-building and creating pathways for the next generation of artists.

Led by an all-women cast and crew, the film brought together multiple generations of dancers representing Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Waacking, Breaking, and Krump, honouring both pioneers and emerging artists.

We’re proud to support artists like Glo who elevate community, amplify women’s voices, and keep Toronto’s creative spirit thriving. ✨

#TorontoArts #BlackHistory365 #BlackFutures #BlackArtists #StreetDance …

Celebrating dance Immersion (@danceimmersion) this Black History Month. 💃🏾✨

Founded in 1994 by Vivine Scarlett, dance Immersion has spent over 30 years producing, promoting, and supporting dancers and dances of the African Diaspora. Through presentation, skill development, and networking opportunities, the organization has directly supported more than 2,000 Black Canadian dance artists, produced over 85 stage and studio presentations, delivered 350+ dance education events, and connected tens of thousands of artists and audiences across Toronto and beyond.

With support from the Toronto Arts Council, dance Immersion co-presented Theo x Travis: Jazz is Dead, a world premiere collaboration between Grammy-nominated trumpeter Theo Croker and tappowerhouse Travis Knights. Presented with Luminato Festival in partnership with TO Live, the performance took place at Meridian Arts Centre and fused jazz, hip hop, R&B, and improvisation into a bold, groove-driven live experience.

This Black History Month and all year long, we celebrate Black-led organizations shaping culture, community, and the future of the arts in Toronto.

Photo credit: Caleb Cudjoe

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