Arts Abroad — Residencies
Canada
Grant for international arts research or networking
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateFebruary 14, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateFebruary 14, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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Get up to $20,000 to cover eligible costs when you are invited to participate in an artistic or cultural exchange involving creative research, creation or networking activities within the context of an international residency.
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This grant assists Canadian artists in engaging in international artistic and cultural exchanges. Eligible projects focus on enhancing creativity and professional connections through residencies abroad.
- Creative research activities during an international residency.
- Artistic creation initiatives in global residency settings.
- Networking opportunities to build international artistic relationships.
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$ 16,000
Participation in an artistic residency in Berlin for creative research on mixed media installations
$ 11,500
Networking at an international cultural exchange event in Tokyo for Canadian dance companies
$ 10,000
Creative residency at the International Writers' Workshop in Hong Kong focusing on a new novel
$ 16,500
Artistic residency in Milan for the creation of a new interactive multimedia exhibit
$ 10,200
Creative research in New York on the impact of pop culture in modern art
$ 15,000
Cultural exchange program in Paris for creative research on contemporary sculpture techniques
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be an artist, curator, arts professional, artistic group, or artistic organization.
- Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants must apply for exceptional projects that extend beyond regular activities.
- The applicant must have a validated profile created in the application portal.
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This funding opportunity is available to Canadian artists, arts professionals, artistic groups, and arts organizations who have been invited or selected by an international organization to participate in a residency. Eligible applicants must have a validated profile in the application portal, and organizations already receiving core funding can apply for renowned projects beyond their usual scope of activities.
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The Residencies component of Arts Abroad supports activities associated with international artistic and cultural exchanges. Eligible projects focus on creative endeavors and professional networking.
- Participating in creative research as part of an international residency.
- Engaging in creation activities within a cultural exchange context.
- Participating in networking activities that are part of the residency.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Quality and feasibility of the proposed activities
- Artistic merit and potential impact of the project
- Relevance of the residency to the applicant's practice
- Demonstration of international networking and collaboration
- Clarity and completeness of the application
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- Step 1: Create an Account
- Access the grant portal.
- Create your account if you haven't done so yet.
- Step 2: Validate Profile
- Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you plan to apply.
- Step 3: Determine Eligibility
- Check if you are eligible based on your profile and the residency requirements.
- Step 4: Gather Required Documents
- Collect documents such as invitations or confirmations from international organizations.
- Prepare information related to creative research, creation, or networking activities.
- Step 5: Prepare Application
- Fill out the application form available on the portal.
- Complete budget forms and appendices if required.
- Step 6: Submit Application
- Log back into the portal to upload all required documents.
- Review the application for accuracy and completeness.
- Submit the application by the specified deadlines.
- Step 7: Confirm Submission
- Receive a confirmation from the portal with your application details.
- Keep a copy of confirmation for your records.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Application assistance is available for artists who are Deaf, hard of hearing, have a disability, are living with mental illness, or are First Nations, Inuit, or Métis artists facing language, geographic, and/or cultural barriers.
- Organizations currently receiving core (operating) grants may still apply for exceptional projects that extend beyond regular activities.
- Applicants must be invited or selected by an international organization to participate in a residency lasting at least one week.
- Grants do not fund activities occurring before the departure date or those funded by another Canada Council program.
