Supporting Arts and Culture in Windsor-Essex
The Windsor Endowment for the Arts (WEA) is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting artists and strengthening arts and culture throughout Windsor-Essex. Through grants, awards, endowment funding, and community partnerships, WEA helps artists and arts organizations create, grow, and share their work with the community.
WEA supports Community, Literary, Performing, and Visual Arts through programs that recognize artistic achievement, encourage innovation, and provide opportunities for emerging and established artists alike. Since its founding, the organization has invested in projects that enrich the cultural life of the region and help ensure that the arts remain accessible to all.
In partnership with donors, volunteers, community leaders, and arts supporters, WEA continues to build a sustainable future for the arts through its endowment and funding programs. From youth initiatives and community projects to artist grants and leadership awards, WEA remains committed to fostering creativity and celebrating the artists who make Windsor-Essex a vibrant place to live, work, and create.
Celebrating the 2026 WEA Awards & Grants and Mayor's Arts Awards
The Windsor Endowment for the Arts and the City of Windsor recently recognized outstanding artists, arts organizations, and community leaders while distributing more than $31,000 in grants and awards.
Discover this year’s recipients and celebrate the impact of arts and culture throughout Windsor-Essex.