Arts Abroad — Circulation and Touring
Canada
Funding for international arts touring and exhibition
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
grant_single|grantors
- Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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grant_card_status|open
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Get a grant of up to $200,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible costs related to touring and exhibition activities of Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations which build international exposure and increase the visibility of Canadian artists
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
- Funding covers up to 50% of eligible project costs, capped at a maximum of $200,000.
- Eligible expenses include artists’ fees, transportation, accommodation, per diem, and additional shipping or baggage costs linked to the activity.
- Allowable costs also cover touring production, exhibition expenses, promotion, and project management.
- Pre-tour costs for remounting existing works are fundable only for performing arts and must be justified within the budget.
- Applicants can apply up to four times per calendar year, with a cumulative cap of $200,000 in grants annually.
- Final report submission is mandatory three months after project completion.
grant_single_labels|projects
- 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.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 200,000
Touring an indigenous Canadian theatre production in Australia and New Zealand
$ 175,000
International poetry reading tour featuring Canadian poets in Europe
$ 200,000
Touring a contemporary dance performance by Canadian artists in Europe
$ 125,000
International film screenings of Canadian short films in Latin America
$ 200,000
Exhibition of Canadian visual art in Tokyo and Seoul
$ 150,000
Cross-border music tour by a Canadian indie band in the US
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The applicant must be eligible under the portal's validated profile.
- Eligible applicants include artists, 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.
- Projects must involve the circulation or touring of artists, exhibitions, or artistic works to one or more international locations.
- Cross-border Canada/United States tours are eligible if the majority of events occur in the US.
- International presenters, partners, or host organizations must provide financial contribution to the tour.
- Projects that are self-presented or self-promoted are not eligible.
- Activities receiving funding from another Canada Council program or listed as ineligible activities are not eligible for this grant.
- Applications must include at least one invitation, letter of intent, or firm commitment from a presenter, partner, or host organization.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- 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
- Canadian and international visual arts festivals
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Artists’ fees
- Transportation
- Accommodation and per diem
- Additional shipping or baggage costs directly related to the activity
- Touring production and exhibition expenses
- Promotion and project management
- Pre-tour artists’ fees and production expenses for remounting existing works (for performing arts only)
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Impact 50% (minimum score of 35 out of 50):
- The potential of the project to develop and enhance the international profile of Canadian artists or arts practice.
- The potential of the project to generate future opportunities for the applicant or the artists involved.
- Artistic Merit 30% (minimum score of 15 out of 30):
- The artistic quality of the work.
- The suitability of the work for destination markets.
- Feasibility 20% (minimum score of 10 out of 20):
- The capacity and experience of the applicant to undertake the project.
- The experience, quality, and contribution of the partners or host organizations.
- A reasonable budget, including other revenue sources and efficient use of resources.
grant_single_labels|register
- Step 1: Create an Account
- Access the Arts Abroad portal and register an account.
- Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days prior to your planned application date.
- Step 2: Check Eligibility
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria by reviewing the guidelines carefully.
- Use the portal to confirm if your profile is validated and eligible.
- Step 3: Prepare Application Details
- Develop a project summary that includes activity, location, and dates.
- Compile detailed information about your project’s potential impact, itinerary, and budget.
- Gather invitations, letters of intent, or firm commitments from partners.
- Collect samples of work relevant to your application.
- Step 4: Complete the Application Form
- Access the application form within the portal and enter all required information.
- Consent to sharing information with Global Affairs Canada and Canadian Heritage if applicable.
- Step 5: Attach Required Documents
- Upload the budget and appendices, ensuring the requested funding amount aligns with your calculations.
- Attach invitations or letters from partners and samples of work.
- Step 6: Submit Application
- Review all details for accuracy before submission.
- Submit the completed application through the portal before the deadline.
- Step 7: Confirmation and Contact
- Receive a confirmation message or email indicating successful submission.
- Note your application number for future reference.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- Applicants are encouraged to contact a Canada Council program officer at least two weeks before submitting an application for the first time.
- A final report is required within three months after the completion of the project.
- It is essential to consider public health and travel measures and outline plans to comply with these in your application if they may affect your project.
- Ensure to register in the portal to create a validated profile at least 30 days before applying for the grant.
- Applicants have four opportunities per year to apply for this grant component and can receive up to a maximum of $200,000 in combined grants annually.
