🏠 | Grant | Circulation and Touring of Arts Abroad

Circulation and Touring of Arts Abroad

Amount:

$200,000.00

Type:

Grant

Description:

The Circulation and Touring component of Arts Abroad funds activities linked to artistic exchange and networking for Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations. Grants help build international exposure and increase the visibility of Canadian artists and their works abroad. International presenters, partners or host organizations must pay performance or exhibition fees to the presented artists, groups or organizations.

Comments on Funding:

You may be eligible for Application Assistance to pay someone to help you with the application process if you are experiencing difficulty and self-identify as:

an artist who is Deaf, hard of hearing, has a disability or is living with a mental illness
a First Nations, Inuit or Métis artist facing language, geographic and/or cultural barriers.

Deadline:

March 5, 2025

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:
1. artists and curators
2. artistic groups and collectives
3. artistic organizations
4. First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists, groups, collectives and not-for-profit organizations
5. media arts distribution centres and festivals
6. Canadian and international visual arts festivals

Application Steps:

Applicants must create an account and submit one or more profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before applying

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:

1. Information about the event(s), partners and/or host organizations that provides context and background for your travel, for example: organizational mandates, artistic programming, or other relevant host information). *
2. At least 1 official invitation, performance agreement, contract, or meeting confirmation if you are applying to/for:
a. develop markets and networks
b. present artistic work
c. explore future artistic collaborations
d. build on an existing tour (for a single representative of a group or organization)
e. prospection for exhibition tours (directors and curators only)
f. showcase at trade fairs or similar key events in the performing arts
g. participate in significant events
These must include as much information as possible about event dates, venues, fees and other financial contributions.

Other Things to Note:

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