Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring

• The applicant must be a Canadian artist, curator, artistic group or collective, or arts organization, including media arts distribution centres and festivals.
• First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artists, groups, collectives and not-for-profit organizations from Canada are eligible.
• The applicant must have a validated profile in the Canada Council funding portal before applying.
• The project must involve circulation or touring of artists, exhibitions or artistic works to Canadian audiences, with destinations at least 250 km from the place of departure.
• The project must consist of one of the following: touring to three or more Canadian destinations (with art exhibitions including at least two destinations outside the home province/territory), a cross-border Canada/United States tour with the majority of events in Canada, or self-presentation/touring to fewer than three Canadian destinations supported by a strong market development or outreach rationale.

Who is eligible?

• Artists and curators
• Artistic groups and collectives
• Artistic organizations
• First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional arts groups, collectives and not-for-profit organizations
• Media arts distribution centres and festivals

Eligible expenses

• Costs directly related to the circulation or touring of artists, exhibitions or artistic works to eligible Canadian destinations (for example, travel, transport and logistics associated with the tour).
• Expenses for cross-border Canada/United States tours, provided the majority of events take place in Canada.
• Costs tied to self-presentation, circulation or touring to fewer than three Canadian destinations when supported by a strong market development rationale or outreach strategy.

Eligible geographic areas

• Artists, groups and arts organizations from Canada.
• Touring or circulation activities taking place at Canadian destinations located at least 250 km from the point of departure within Canada.
• Cross-border tours between Canada and the United States, where the majority of events occur in Canada.

- Artistic Merit: The quality and feasibility of the project in terms of artistic vision, concept, and execution. - Impact and Benefit: The potential impact of the project on the artist, audience, and community, as well as the benefits derived from the project. - Artistic Merit: The quality and feasibility of the project in terms of artistic vision, concept, and execution. - Market Knowledge: The understanding and strategy for audience development, marketing, and engagement. - Feasibility and Budget: The project's feasibility, planning, and budgeting, including the allocation of grant funds. - Representation and Diversity: The consideration and promotion of diversity, inclusivity, and representation in the project.

• Applicants must create an account and have at least one profile validated in the portal at least 30 days before they wish to apply.
• Grants generally cover up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum amount of $200,000.
• Application Assistance may be available to pay someone to help complete the application for eligible individuals facing specific barriers.
• Organizations already receiving core (operating) grants from the Canada Council may still apply to this component.