Arts Across Canada — Representation and Promotion
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Canada
Travel funds for incorporated arts organizations
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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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If you represent a Canadian artist, get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs related to promotion and the development of new markets for Canadian artists and artistic works.
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This grant facilitates travel initiatives that enhance the visibility and market development of Canadian artists. Eligible activities focus on representation, promotion, and the expansion of artistic networks across Canada.
- Travel within Canada to formally represent and promote Canadian artists through a contractual relationship.
- Building on an existing tour for representatives of artists.
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$ 30,000
Facilitate an art exhibition tour across major Canadian cities to showcase indigenous art
$ 30,000
Organize a cross-country book tour for a prominent Canadian author
$ 30,000
Organize a nationwide tour for a Canadian folk artist to promote their new album
$ 30,000
Coordinate a Canadian film festival tour to promote emerging filmmakers
$ 30,000
Host a series of live performances across Canada for a jazz ensemble group
$ 30,000
Develop a digital marketing campaign for a Canadian film across multiple provinces
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by the applicant's profile and the nature of their proposed activities.
- Applicants must be Canadian registered or incorporated arts organizations.
- Organizations must represent Canadian artists and regularly seek out new opportunities in the Canadian arts market.
- Eligible applicants include support groups, organizations, shared platforms, magazine publishers, agencies, management service organizations, and art dealers.
- Applicants must have a validated profile created in the application portal.
- Organizations that currently receive core (operating) grants are eligible to apply to this component.
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Eligibility for this grant is defined by the roles and organizational status of the applicants, primarily focusing on arts organizations that represent Canadian artists.
- Support groups, organizations, and shared platforms.
- Magazine publishers.
- Agencies, management service organizations, and art dealers.
- Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants.
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This grant program is intended for certain arts organizations, thus not all companies or industries are eligible. Specific restrictions are placed to align with the program's goals in promoting Canadian artists.
- Individuals who are not representing arts organizations.
- Organizations not registered or incorporated in Canada.
- Companies not involved in the representation or promotion of Canadian artists.
- Activities funded by another Canada Council program.
- Organizations engaged in activities on the general list of ineligible activities by the Canada Council.
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The grant covers specific expenses directly related to travel and promotion activities for Canadian artists.
- Transportation costs generally based on fixed amounts.
- Accommodation and per diem, up to 5 days per trip.
- Additional shipping or baggage costs directly related to the activity, up to $2,500.
- Conference fees and booth rental costs for market development events.
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This grant is designed for Canadian registered or incorporated arts organizations that represent Canadian artists. The eligibility for geographical locations is focused on those within Canada.
- Canadian registered or incorporated organizations.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives.
- Impact 40% (minimum score of 25 out of 40) - The potential of the project to: develop and enhance the national profiles of the artists you represent and generate future opportunities.
- Relevance 40% (minimum score of 25 out of 40) - The rationale for the project, including the timeliness and suitability, and the suitability of the event or involvement of the partners or host organizations.
- Feasibility 20% (minimum score of 10 out of 20) - The capacity and experience you and your partners or host organizations have to undertake the project and a reasonable budget.
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Here are some additional relevant details for the Representation and Promotion grant:
- Potential applicants can apply up to four times per year and receive a maximum total of $30,000.
- Accommodation and per diem costs can be covered for up to five days per trip.
- Additional shipping or baggage costs directly related to the activity can be covered up to $2,500.
- Conference fees and booth rental costs for market development events are considered eligible expenses.
- Projects will receive lower prioritization if the region has been previously visited for similar activities by the applicant.
- A contact with a program officer is encouraged before the first application is submitted.
- Compliance with public health and travel measures is required when carrying out funded activities.
- Applicants must submit a final report three months after project completion.
- Expenses incurred before receiving grant approval are not deductible under CRA guidelines.
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