Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours, offering a unique chance to expand your reach and visibility on an international scale. By participating, you can secure funding for activities such as artistic exchanges, networking, and touring, which can significantly enhance your business's profile abroad.
Why Apply?
- Up to 50% of eligible costs covered, with a maximum of $200,000.
- International exposure: Increase the visibility of your work and build global connections.
- Financial support: Grants can cover performance or exhibition fees, and in some cases, accommodation or other touring costs.
Benefits
- Enhanced visibility: Showcase your work to new, international audiences.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with international presenters, partners, and host organizations.
- Financial ease: Government-backed funding ensures a reliable source of support, making it easier to manage your expenses.
Qualifying for this program is straightforward, and the potential benefits to your business are substantial. Apply now to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Circulation or touring of artists, exhibitions, or artistic works to one or more international locations.
- Cross-border Canada/United States tours with a majority of events in the US.
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used for performance or exhibition fees.
- Can be used for a share of admission fees or box office sales.
- In exceptional circumstances, can be used for accommodation or other touring costs.
Restrictions:
- Funds cannot be used for self-presented or self-promoted activities.
- Activities already funded by another Canada Council program are ineligible.
- General list of ineligible activities applies.
Fees:
- No fees are associated with this grant program.
Qualifications
- Must be a Canadian artist, artistic group, or arts organization.
- Must have a validated profile created in the portal.
- Must be involved in artistic exchange and networking activities.
- International presenters, partners, or host organizations must pay performance or exhibition fees.
- Must not be self-presenting or self-promoting.
Must not be receiving funding for the same activities from another Canada Council program.
Disqualifications:
- Projects that are self-presented or self-promoted.
- Activities already receiving funding from another Canada Council program.
- Activities listed on the general list of ineligible activities.
Description
This program offers your business a chance to receive up to $200,000 to support your international artistic projects. You can use this money to cover up to 50% of eligible costs for activities like touring artists, exhibitions, or artistic works to one or more international locations.
Eligible expenses include:
- Performance or exhibition fees
- A share of admission fees or box office sales
- Accommodation or other touring costs (in exceptional circumstances)
The program requires that international presenters, partners, or host organizations contribute financially to the tour. This can include paying performance or exhibition fees or providing a share of the admission fees.
This funding is a great opportunity to increase your international exposure and enhance the visibility of your work abroad. By participating, you can expand your audience and build valuable international connections.
Program Steps
Create an Account on the Portal: Visit the program's portal and create an account. Ensure you submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you plan to apply.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents to support your application. You will need:
- Financial statements
- Business plan
- Details of intended use of funds (e.g., quotes for equipment or travel costs)
- Proof of international presenter, partner, or host organization contributions (e.g., performance or exhibition fees)
Review Guidelines and Application Form: Download and carefully review the guidelines and application form available on the portal. Make sure you understand all requirements and instructions.
Complete Budget Forms and Appendices: Fill out the required budget forms and appendices. Ensure all financial details are accurate and align with the program's funding criteria.
Submit Application: Log in to your account on the portal and submit your completed application along with all required documentation. Double-check that all information is accurate and complete before submission.
Contact an Officer if Needed: If you have any questions or need assistance during the application process, contact a program officer for guidance.
Wait for Notification: After submission, wait for the notification of results. The deadlines for application submissions are 14 February 2024, 26 June 2024, and 30 October 2024.
Follow Up: If your application is successful, follow any additional instructions provided by the program to finalize the grant agreement and receive funds.
