Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Highlights
This program is designed for businesses like yours, offering a unique opportunity to expand your reach and showcase your work across Canada. By applying, you can receive up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $200,000 to support your touring and exhibition activities. This funding can help you present your performances and works to new audiences, increasing your national exposure.
Why apply?
- Significant financial support: Up to $200,000 to cover half of your eligible expenses.
- National exposure: Present your work in multiple Canadian destinations, enhancing your visibility.
- Flexibility: Funds can be used for various activities, including cross-border tours and market development strategies.
Being approved for this program can significantly boost your business by providing the financial backing needed to reach new markets and audiences. The application process is straightforward, and assistance is available if you face any barriers. This is a valuable opportunity to grow your business and make a lasting impact on the Canadian arts scene.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Touring and exhibition activities of Canadian artists, artistic groups, and arts organizations.
- Presentation and exhibition of performances and works by Canadian artists.
- Circulation or touring of artists, exhibitions, or artistic works to three or more Canadian destinations.
- Cross-border Canada/United States tours with the majority of events in Canada.
- Self-presentation and/or circulation and touring to fewer than three Canadian destinations, if a strong market development rationale or outreach strategy is provided.
Ineligible Expenses:
- Activities occurring before the project start date.
- Activities that receive funding from another Canada Council grant.
- General list of ineligible activities as specified by the program.
Fees:
- No fees associated with the 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 touring and exhibition activities of Canadian artists.
- Destinations must be at least 250 kilometers from your place of departure.
- For art exhibitions, must include at least 2 destinations outside your home province or territory.
- Eligible applicants include:
- Artists and curators
- Artistic groups and collectives
- Artistic organizations
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis professional artists, groups, collectives, and not-for-profit organizations
- Media arts distribution centres and festivals
Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants can apply.
Disqualifications:
- Activities that occur before the project start date.
- Activities that receive funding from another Canada Council grant.
- Activities on the general list of ineligible activities.
Description
This program offers your business a great opportunity to expand and reach new audiences. You can receive up to $200,000, covering 50% of eligible costs. This funding can be used for touring and exhibition activities across Canada.
Eligible activities include:
- Touring artists or artistic works to at least three Canadian destinations.
- Cross-border tours with most events in Canada.
- Self-presentation or touring to fewer than three destinations with a strong market development plan.
This program helps you showcase your work to a wider audience, boosting your business's visibility and impact. The funding can cover travel, accommodation, and other costs related to your tour or exhibition. This support allows you to focus on creating and sharing your art without worrying about financial constraints.
Program Steps
Create an Account on the Portal: Visit the program's portal and create an account. Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
Prepare Documentation: Gather the necessary documents for your application. These include:
- Financial statements
- Business plan
- Details of the intended use of funds (e.g., quotes for touring or exhibition costs)
- Proof of eligibility (validated profile from the portal)
Review Guidelines and Application Form: Download and carefully review the guidelines and application form available on the portal. Ensure you understand all requirements and instructions.
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form with accurate and detailed information about your project, including the market development rationale or outreach strategy if applicable.
Prepare Budget Forms and Appendices: Complete the budget forms and any required appendices. Ensure all financial details are clear and justified.
Submit the Application: Upload the completed application form, budget forms, and all required documents to the portal. Ensure everything is submitted before the deadline.
Contact an Officer if Needed: If you have any questions or need assistance, contact an officer through the provided contact information on the portal.
Wait for Notification: After submission, wait for the notification of results by the specified dates. Keep an eye on your email and the portal for any updates or requests for additional information.
