ACHF Success Stories

Tracking the success of our Arts, Culture + Heritage Fund recipients

Since launching in 2014, the Arts, Culture + Heritage Fund (ACHF) has awarded $670,400 to 330 arts, culture and heritage projects in Windsor.

When projects funded by the ACHF program are complete, it frequently results in products being out there in the world for our enjoyment. From film trailers to photography collections, novels to performances, take a look at some of the materials showcasing the work of those who received funding from the ACHF to support their creative works and make a difference in our community.

If you have received funding through the ACHF program and would like to share some good news with us, please email us at culturalaffairs@citywindsor.ca.

2021 highlights

• Singer, songwriter and musician Madeline Doornaert created the ACHF-funded music video "Sing Up, Sing Softly" from her ACHF-funded album, Muddy Water.  

2020 highlights

• Boys vs. Girls movie receives its North American release December 22 and is available for pre-order on iTunes.

2019 highlights

• Windsor International Film Festival WIFF Local Selection "The Rabbit and the Snare" trailer and IMDB page.
• Windsor International Film Festival WIFF Local Selection "Rough Love" website and IMDB page.
• Windsor International Film Festival WIFF Local Selection "Boys vs. Girls" YouTube site and IMDB page.
• Windsor International Film Festival WIFF Local Selection "Willa" trailer and IMDB page.
• The Bishop Boys on Spotify.
• "The Wards of Windsor" music project releases a promotional video.

2014 highlights

• Walkerville Artists Co-op opens in Walkerville, with support for the opening.  
• Alistair MacLeod's "No Great Mischief" enjoys a staged reading at the University of Windsor.
• Local conceptual artist, Ian Baxter&, appointed Companion of the Order of Canada.
• Erin Armstrong received funding that supported the eventual establishment of Abridged Opera Co.
• Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) celebrates 10th anniversary season.
• The Dot Film Company's "The Bird Men" has a gala premiere in Windsor, followed by a DVD release. View the film's trailer and IMDB page.
• Artist Arturo Herrara celebrated ethnic diversity through the origins of food in Windsor, Ontario.
• Artist Vince Allen Kogut celebrated labour culture and heritage through art. See a video highlight on his work.
• Musician Crissi Cochrane wrote, produced and released the album "Little Sway".
• The Walkervilles produced vinyls of their live recording "The Walkervilles - Live at Mackenzie Hall".
• The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Windsor Essex gave people a glimpse into the world of artists with studio tours.
• The Harvesting the FAM Festival filled Windsor's streets with culture in 2014.
• The Unquiet Dead released an EP.
• Artist Jay Raven worked with Ford City youth to bring art to the community.
• Filmmaker Min Bae told a story of rum running. View the artists IMDB page.
• Theatre artist Chris Rabideau began to lay the groundwork for what would become Arts Collective Theatre (ACT).
• Musician Colin Wysman worked on production of a "Middle Sister" album for release.
• BookFest Windsor honoured Alistair MacLeod with a tribute evening.
• The band "Cowboys in Cardigans" released a new EP.
• Writer and actor Mark Baker created "The French Connection", a new tour under his "Rum Runners Tour" banner.
• Arts consultant and curator, Mandy Salter, produced an exhibition on the history of Assumption University.
• Cellist Nadine Deleury began work on what would become the beloved Pat Sturn/Emilia Cundari opera project.
• The Fogolar Furlan captured a Guinness World Record for the largest polenta dish in 2014.