Arts Across Canada — Travel
Canada
Money for arts-related travel
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- grant_single|openingDateSeptember 24, 2020
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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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Get a grant of up to $30,000 to cover travel costs associated with presentations, exhibitions, artistic collaborations, networking or building market opportunities as an artist, arts professional or arts organization.
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- Developing markets and networks (including participation in official showcases) - Presenting artistic work - Exploring future artistic collaborations - Building on an existing tour (for a single representative of a group or organization) - Prospection for exhibition tours (directors and curators only) - Participating in significant events - Researching artistic content for programming in Canadian festivals, exhibitions, or presentations
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$20,000
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Participation of a theatre group from Halifax in the Shaw Festival
$21,000
Vancouver
Exhibition tour for an emerging visual artist from Montreal
$20,000
Toronto
Participation in the Toronto International Film Festival for promoting a new documentary film
$12,000
Toronto
Attendance of a gallery curator from Ottawa at the Art Toronto fair
$15,000
Calgary
Musician travel and participation Folk Music Festival to build market opportunities
$25,000
Montreal
Travel for a multidisciplinary artist from Winnipeg to participate in the Montreal Biennial
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To be eligible for the Travel component of Arts Across Canada grant, potential applicants can include: - Artists and curators - Arts professionals - Cultural connectors and sector builders in the Equity arts sector - Artistic groups and collectives - Artistic organizations - Festivals, presenters, and touring networks Your eligibility to apply to this component is determined by the validated profile created in the portal. Organizations presently receiving core grants can also apply to this component.
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Types of potential applicants to the Arts Across Canada Travel component include:
- Artists and curators
- Arts professionals
- Cultural connectors and sector builders (Equity arts sector)
- Artistic groups and collectives
- Artistic organizations
- Festivals, presenters, and touring networks
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- Travel expenses within Canada or from an international departure to a Canadian destination - Participation in official showcases - Presentation of artistic work - Exploration of future artistic collaborations - Building on existing tours - Prospection for exhibition tours (directors and curators only) - Participation in significant events - Researching artistic content for programming in Canadian festivals, exhibitions, or presentations
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- Artistic merit and innovation - Impact and potential for the artist or organization - Feasibility of the travel plan - Contribution to the objectives of the Arts Across Canada program - Diversity and inclusion considerations - Budget adequacy and rationale - Compliance with grant regulations and eligibility requirements
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- Step 1: Create an account on the portal and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before you intend to apply.
- Step 2: Determine the eligible activities for travel grants, including developing markets and networks, presenting artistic work, exploring collaborations, participating in events, and more.
- Step 3: Check your eligibility based on the validated profile created in the portal and ensure your organization meets the criteria if applying as an organization.
- Step 4: Submit your application before the departure date, considering the deadlines and notification of results page.
- Step 5: Review the guidelines and application form for detailed instructions on the application process.
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- Travel within Canada must be at least 300 kilometers from your place of departure and by invitation. - Travel from an international departure to a Canadian destination must also be by invitation. - There are specific eligible activities for which you can apply, including developing markets and networks, presenting artistic work, exploring future artistic collaborations, and participating in significant events. - Applications cannot be for activities that occur before your departure start date, activities already funded by another Canada Council program, or activities on the general list of ineligible activities. - Potential applicants include artists, curators, arts professionals, cultural connectors, sector builders, artistic groups, collectives, organizations, festivals, presenters, and touring networks. - Organizations presently receiving core grants are eligible to apply to this component. - The deadline for applications is any time before your departure date. - Grant amounts can be up to $30,000 per year. - Resources such as guidelines, application forms, and contact information for officers are available for additional assistance.
Apply to this program
Arts Across Canada Travel Grant
Overview of the Arts Across Canada Travel Grant
The Arts Across Canada Travel Grant is part of the Canada Council for the Arts' initiative to support Canadian artists, arts professionals, artistic groups, and organizations in participating in events and activities that promote Canadian arts on a national and international level. This grant provides funding for travel activities linked to Canadian presentation, exhibition, artistic collaboration, networking, and building market opportunities.
Eligible activities include developing markets and networks, presenting artistic work, exploring future collaborations, building on existing tours, prospection for exhibition tours, and participating in significant events. Applicants can also conduct research for programming in Canadian festivals, exhibitions, or presentations. The grant offers financial support of up to $30,000 per year for approved travel activities.
With a focus on enhancing the visibility and reach of Canadian arts, the Arts Across Canada Travel Grant aims to facilitate cultural exchange, foster artistic growth, and create opportunities for artists and organizations to showcase their work nationally and internationally.
By supporting travel initiatives that promote Canadian artistic talent and facilitate professional development, the grant contributes to the vibrancy and diversity of the Canadian arts sector while enhancing the connections between artists, audiences, and cultural communities across the country.
