Closed
Source verified June 19, 2026
Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray
Collaborative art workshops engaging Villeray’s green alley residents
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
April 25, 2025
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray offers a grant of $3,000 per artist for the development and delivery of participatory art workshops with local residents, resulting in the creation of artworks to be installed in the green alleys of Villeray. Eligible activities include designing and leading four collaborative workshops between June and September 2025, focused on producing sustainable artworks in partnership with community members.
/100
Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of participatory art projects through workshops with residents of Villeray's green alleys.
- Co-development of durable, environmentally-friendly artworks to be installed in local community spaces.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists working or residing on the Island of Montreal
Who is not eligible
- Companies and organizations that are not professional artists based or working on the Island of Montreal.
- Businesses that do not have a focus on visual arts using sustainable, natural, or recycled materials.
- Entities without prior experience in cultural mediation projects.
- Incomplete applications are not considered.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees for artistic creation and animation (covering four workshops of two hours each).
- Administrative costs directly related to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Montreal Island
- Villeray District
Selection criteria
- Quality of the artistic approach and relevance of the proposed project.
- Feasibility of the project.
- Original and innovative dimension of the proposal in relation to the program objectives.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare Application Dossier
- Gather your complete contact details (name, address, email, phone number).
- Update your curriculum vitae (maximum three pages).
- Write a statement outlining your artistic practice (approx. 250 words).
- Draft a description of your proposed project, detailing the methods for involving participants (approx. 500 words).
- Assemble a visual portfolio of recent works (up to 15 digital images and/or a video, maximum five minutes).
- Step 2: Format Documents
- Ensure all written documents are saved in PDF format.
- Check that your application is complete, as incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Email all required documents to mccl.mediationculturelle@gmail.com.
- Include "Les ruelles vertes de Villeray - appel aux artistes" in the email subject line.
- Step 4: Meet the Deadline
- Submit your complete application by April 25, 2025.
- Step 5: Await Selection Results
- The selected candidate will be announced in mid-May 2025.
Additional information
- All written application documents must be submitted in PDF format; incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Each group of workshop participants will consist of approximately twenty people of various ages.
- The project is part of the collaborative "Racine" initiative within the Maisons de la culture network.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray Program
What is the Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray?
The Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray offers a grant of $3,000 per artist for the development and delivery of participatory art workshops with local residents, resulting in the creation of artworks to be installed in the green alleys of Villeray. Eligible activities include designing and leading four collaborative workshops between June and September 2025, focused on producing sustainable artworks in partnership with community members.
Who is eligible for the Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray program?
To be eligible for the Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray program, you must:
Be an artist working or residing on the island of Montreal
Have the status of a professional artist
Have completed at least one project in cultural mediation
What expenses are eligible under Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray?
Creation of participatory art projects through workshops with residents of Villeray's green alleys.
Co-development of durable, environmentally-friendly artworks to be installed in local community spaces.
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray?
You can contact City of Montreal (MTL) by email at mccl.mediationculturelle@gmail.com.
Where is the Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray available?
The Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray?
Call for artists - creating artworks with residents of Villeray is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)