Deadline: 21 November 2018

Canada Council for the Arts is seeking applications for its “Representation and Promotion” component of Arts Across Canada that funds travel linked to promotion and the development of new markets for Canadian artists and artistic works.

Grants are available to Canadian registered or incorporated arts organizations that represent Canadian artists and regularly seek out new opportunities in the Canadian arts market.

Individuals who are Deaf or who have disabilities, including those living with mental illness, and require accommodation at any stage of the application process may be eligible for additional assistance.

Funding Information

Travel costs generally based on fixed amounts up to $30 000.

Program Activities

• Travel must be within Canada, at least 300 kilometres from applicants place of departure. Applicants can apply for single or several destinations within 1 trip and for multiple trips within 1 application, to:
  • formally represent and promote Canadian artists (i.e. through a contractual relationship)
  • build on an existing tour (for artists’ representatives only)
• Applicants can’t apply for activities that occur before applicants departure date, those that receive funding from another Canada Council program or those on the general list of ineligible activities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Types of potential applicants to this component include:
  • support groups, organizations and shared platforms
  • artist-run centres
  • magazine publishers
  • agencies, management service organizations and art dealers
• Applicant’s eligibility to apply to this component is determined by the validated profile created in the portal.
• Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants can apply to this component

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via given website.

For more information, please visit Arts Across Canada.