Recipient of the 2023 Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant
Native Earth Performing Arts
The Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant is an annual grant awarded to a Toronto-based producing company selected by the committee based on a detailed production/project proposal, recognizing advances in theatrical design and the promotion of sustainability in live theatre. The inaugural recipient, Native Earth Performing Arts, received a cash grant of $25,000 towards innovative sustainability elements for their in-person live theatre production of Women of the Fur Trade. The Ontario Arts Foundation manages the endowment that funds the grant and TAPA acts as the administrator.