No velvet ropes. No glass cases.
Help uncover Ontario’s significant art history.
We’re creating a new TVO video series that reveals Ontario’s untold art stories — and your gift helps make it possible.
Until July 20, every donation is matched up to $100,000!
We’re creating a new TVO video series that reveals Ontario’s untold art stories — and your gift helps make it possible.
Until July 20, every donation is matched up to $100,000!
New TVO Art History Series
From film and music to beadwork, textiles, and street art, this series uncovers the artists and moments that have shaped Ontario’s cultural identity. These are stories often overlooked or left out of traditional spaces — now brought together in one place.
Your gift helps bring these stories to life and keeps them free and accessible to learners across Ontario.
EPISODE 1
This is Indian Land
A teenage act of rebellion forced a conversation about Ontario’s identity and the need for reconciliation. Learn more.
EPISODE 2
In Development
This episode is only possible with your support.
EPISODE 3
In Development
This episode is only possible with your support.
EPISODE 4
In Development
This episode is only possible with your support.
EPISODE 5
In Development
This episode is only possible with your support.
EPISODE 6
In Development
This episode is only possible with your support.
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Donors Receive a Free Gift
Don’t wait – supplies are limited! Donate now to support creativity and inclusive art education across Ontario.
$40 or more donation
Receive an exclusive embroidered patch, a meaningful keepsake that celebrates your role in bringing art education to learners across Ontario.
$150 or more donation
Get a limited-edition TVO Arts cap, a stylish way to recognize the impact you’ve made in expanding access to Canadian art.
Episode Guide
Episode 1: This is Indian Land
The first video in our new series will explore an act of rebellion that dates back almost 50 years. Under the cover of night, a group of teens sent a strong message to anyone passing through Garden River, writing “This is Indian Land” in large capital letters across a railway bridge.
For 47 years, their identities were kept secret, but their powerful words would spark a vital conversation about Ontario’s identity and the need for reconciliation. This fall, we’ll shed light on this bold act that sent ripples throughout the country.
More fascinating stories are coming about arts and culture happening outside of traditional institutions in Ontario. Donate now to make this episode possible.
Why This Series Matters
Art being so much greater than ourselves, it will not give up once it has taken hold.”
— Emily Carr
As an art school graduate, I’ve seen how creativity shapes how we think, learn, and connect. Supporting this work ensures Ontario’s artists and stories are seen, valued, and shared.”
— Pary Bell, CEO
This series is a vital opportunity to preserve and celebrate Ontario's overlooked art history, capturing untold stories and building a lasting archive that reflects the province's cultural identity.”
— Katie O’Connor, Managing Editor, The Rundown
More ways to donate to support art
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TVO Philanthropy Office
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