If you represent a Canadian artist, get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs related to promotion and the development of new markets for Canadian artists and artistic works.

Eligibility criteria

The Representation and Promotion component of the Arts Across Canada grant is available to Canadian registered or incorporated arts organizations that represent Canadian artists and actively seek out new opportunities in the Canadian arts market. Types of potential applicants include support groups, organizations, shared platforms, magazine publishers, agencies, management service organizations, and art dealers. Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants can apply to this component. Individual artists are not eligible to apply directly; they must work with eligible organizations that represent them in the application process.

Who is eligible

- Support groups, organizations, and shared platforms - Magazine publishers - Agencies, management service organizations, and art dealers

Eligible expenses

- Travel expenses within Canada, at least 300 kilometres from the place of departure. - Expenses related to formally representing and promoting Canadian artists (e.g., through a contractual relationship). - Costs associated with building on an existing tour (for artists’ representatives only).

Eligible projects & activities

Activities that are eligible for this grant include: - Travel within Canada, must be at least 300 kilometres from your place of departure - Formal representation and promotion of Canadian artists (through a contractual relationship) - Building on an existing tour (for artists’ representatives only)

Evaluation & selection criteria

How to apply

To apply for the Representation and Promotion grant under the Arts Across Canada program, follow these steps: 1. Create an account on the portal and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you intend to apply. 2. Ensure your travel is within Canada and at least 300 kilometers from your place of departure. 3. Prepare your application for travel linked to promotion and market development for Canadian artists. 4. Make sure your activities meet the eligibility criteria outlined, such as representing and promoting Canadian artists or building on existing tours for artists' representatives. 5. Submit your application before the deadline date, with travel costs generally based on fixed amounts up to $30,000.

Additional information

- Travel must be within Canada and should be at least 300 kilometers from the place of departure. - Applications can be for single or multiple destinations within one trip and for multiple trips within one application. - The grant is available for organizations that represent Canadian artists and seek out new opportunities in the Canadian arts market. - Applicants cannot request funding for activities that occur before the deadline date, activities funded by another Canada Council program, or activities on the general list of ineligible activities. - Types of potential applicants include support groups, organizations, shared platforms, magazine publishers, agencies, management service organizations, and art dealers. - Eligibility to apply is determined by the validated profile created in the portal. - Organizations currently receiving core (operating) grants can apply to this component. - There is no set deadline for applications, but they must be submitted before the departure date. - Travel costs are generally based on fixed amounts up to $30,000. - For more information, applicants can consult the guidelines, application form, and budget forms provided on the Canada Council website.

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