Arts Abroad — Co-Production
QC, Canada
Funding to co-create arts productions
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- grant_single|openingDateMarch 24, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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<p>Get a grant to cover up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000, for an artistic or financial co-production with a foreign arts organization, combining creative, financial and/or human resources.</p>
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This grant provides financial assistance for artistic and financial co-productions, facilitating international collaborations and cultural exchange. Funding is structured to support eligible costs up to a certain amount, ensuring comprehensive backing for diverse creative projects.
- Co-financing of up to 50% of eligible costs associated with the project.
- A maximum funding cap of $50,000 for each project.
- Grant can be used for creating new works or exhibitions with a public presentation or publication.
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This grant supports collaborative artistic projects between Canadian and foreign arts organizations. The eligible projects are those involving the creation or production of new artistic works that culminate in public displays or performances.
- Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions in collaboration with foreign arts organizations, leading to public presentation or publication.
- Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals that invest in new works by foreign artists, leading to public presentation in Canada.
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$ 40,000
A cross-cultural literature festival with South African authors
$ 50,000
A new collaborative sculpture exhibition with a Japanese art institute
$ 50,000
A cross-border musical showcase with French musicians
$ 50,000
An indigenous art exhibition by Canadian and Australian artists
$ 50,000
A financial co-production bringing a German theatre to Toronto's performing arts festival
$ 50,000
A Canadian-Italian dance piece showcased focusing on cultural hybridity
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the applicant's profile and past engagement with the Canada Council.
- The applicant must be an artistic group, collective, organization, festival, presenter, or literary book publisher.
- The applicant must presently receive core (operating) support from the Canada Council.
- Alternatively, the applicant must have received at least 1 Canada Council project grant in the last 5 years, excluding certain specified components and programs.
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Types of potential applicants to this component include artistic groups and collectives, artistic organizations, festivals and presenters, and literary book publishers. Your eligibility to apply to this component is determined by the validated profile created in the portal. Additionally, you must either presently receive core (operating) support from the Canada Council or have received at least 1 Canada Council project grant in the last 5 years, excluding certain specified components and programs.
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The grant supports co-productions aimed at enabling Canadian artistic groups and arts organizations to collaborate internationally. Eligible activities focus on new works or exhibitions and public presentations.
- Artistic co-productions of new works or exhibitions with foreign arts organizations leading to a public presentation or publication.
- Financial co-productions by Canadian performing arts presenters and festivals investing in new works by foreign artists, resulting in a public presentation in Canada.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The assessment will consider the following factors:
- Artistic merit and impact of the proposed project
- Strength of the project's collaborative and international components
- Feasibility and clarity of the project plan and budget
- Demonstrated need for Canada Council's support
- Capacity and track record of the applicant to complete the project successfully
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- Step 1: Create an Account and Profile
- Create an account on the funding body's portal.
- Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply.
- Step 2: Check Eligibility
- Review the guidelines to confirm eligibility based on the activities and applicant criteria.
- Ensure you meet the requirements for previous Canada Council support.
- Step 3: Prepare Application
- Identify the type of co-production (artistic or financial) and gather necessary details.
- Compile required documentation including project descriptions and partnerships.
- If applicable, seek Application Assistance for help with the application process.
- Step 4: Draft Project Proposal
- Outline the new work or exhibition development and the roles of Canadian and foreign partners.
- Include a public presentation or publication plan.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Log into the portal to upload the completed application form and all required documents.
- Ensure all information is accurate and complete before submitting.
- Step 6: Confirmation of Submission
- Receive confirmation of submission through the portal.
- Retain the confirmation for your records.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- You may be eligible for Application Assistance to help with the application process if you face specific barriers such as being Deaf, hard of hearing, having a disability, living with a mental illness, or being a First Nations, Inuit, or Métis artist facing language, geographic, or cultural barriers.
- Book publishers should ensure they are familiar with the definition of eligible literary works.
- Activities cannot occur before the deadline date and should not receive funding from another Canada Council program.
- You should contact an officer for clarity or assistance during the application process.
- It is important to consult the Deadlines and Notification of Results page for up-to-date deadline information.