Arts Abroad — Residencies
Canada
Grant for international arts research or networking
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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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The Residencies component of the Arts Abroad grant funds activities related to international artistic and cultural exchanges for Canadian artists and organizations. Eligible projects include creative research, creation, and networking activities within the context of an international residency.
- Creative research
- Creation
- Networking activities
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$16,000
Vancouver
Participation in an artistic residency in Berlin for creative research on mixed media installations
$11,500
Toronto
Networking at an international cultural exchange event in Tokyo for Canadian dance companies
$10,000
Montreal
Creative residency at the International Writers' Workshop in Hong Kong focusing on a new novel
$16,500
Ottawa
Artistic residency in Milan for the creation of a new interactive multimedia exhibit
$10,200
Edmonton
Creative research in New York on the impact of pop culture in modern art
$15,000
Calgary
Cultural exchange program in Paris for creative research on contemporary sculpture techniques
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are as follows:
- Must be invited or selected by an international organization to participate in a residency of at least 1 week
- Types of potential applicants include artists, curators, arts professionals, artistic groups, and artistic organizations
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The Residencies component of Arts Abroad grant supports eligible expenses such as:
- Creative research activities
- Creation-related expenses
- Networking activities
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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 on the portal and submit one or more profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply
- Step 2: Make sure you are invited or selected by an international organization to participate in a residency of at least 1 week; if not, consider applying to the Explore and Create: Research and Creation component
- Step 3: Gather information and prepare your application for creative research, creation, or networking activities
- Step 4: Ensure that your activities do not occur before your departure date, do not receive funding from another Canada Council program, and are not on the general list of ineligible activities
- Step 5: Check the eligibility criteria for potential applicants, including artists, arts professionals, artistic groups, and organizations
- Step 6: Apply by the specified deadlines and consider the grant amount of up to $20,000
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Arts Abroad Residencies Grant Summary
Arts Abroad Residencies Grant Details:
The Arts Abroad Residencies component provides funding for international artistic and cultural exchanges for Canadian artists, arts professionals, and organizations. This grant supports creative research, creation, and networking activities during international residencies. Applicants must be invited or selected by an international organization for a residency of at least 1 week.
Eligible activities include creative research, creation, and networking, with a maximum grant amount of $20,000. Artists, curators, arts professionals, artistic groups, and organizations can apply, and organizations receiving core grants can apply for exceptional projects. Deadlines for this grant are on February 14, June 26, and October 30, 2024.
For more information, eligibility criteria, guidelines, and application forms, applicants can refer to the Canada Council for the Arts website. This grant provides an opportunity for Canadian artists and organizations to engage in international artistic collaborations and expand their creative horizons.
