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CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec
Support for presenting works outside Quebec
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Circulation of Works Outside Quebec provides up to 75% of the total project cost for professional artists and independent curators in Québec. It supports the circulation of works, shows and exhibitions outside Québec, including touring presentations, dissemination in one or several regions, and participation in markets, fairs or exhibitions.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Presentation of a work on tour
- Presentation of a work or body of work in several regions
- Presentation of a work or body of work in a single location or for a single event
- Participation in markets, fairs, exhibitions
- Programming or exhibition projects in digital arts, visual arts, film and video art, arts and crafts, and architectural research that deal mainly with living artists and help promote Québec artists
Documents Needed
- Details of the project
- Personal information
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Independent curators
- Artists in CALQ-supported disciplines
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who have resided outside Québec for two or more years, unless they have maintained their status as a Québec resident
- Projects produced by or with a corporation or partnership in which the applying artist is a shareholder or partner, or by or with a non-profit organization that employs the applying artist
- Self-presentation projects
- In arts and crafts, participation in fairs
- Programming or exhibition projects that do not deal mainly with living artists
- Any activity other than literary or storytelling shows
Eligible expenses
- Travel expenses and expenses for vaccinations or visas
- Living expenses, including accommodation and per diem, up to $200 per day
- Shipping equipment or works, including insurance and customs
- Equipment rentals
- Promotion and publicity expenses not paid by the host organization, agency expenses, and administration expenses up to 10% of the total cost of the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses for producing or adapting a show for a tour
- Expenses to present works
- Resale rights
- Capital expenditures and salaries and fees
- Registration or booth fees for marketplaces, exhibitions and fairs, and travel and living expenses already covered by other funding
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- Outside Québec
Selection criteria
- Artistic evaluation is weighted 100%, with 40% for quality of artistic work and 60% for interest and relevance of the project.
- Interest and relevance consider benefits for the applicant and participating artists, scope of dissemination, suitability of partners and hosting structures, and host organization commitment.
- To receive financial aid, each administrative evaluation criterion must be rated at least Satisfactory.
- Administrative evaluation considers artist remuneration and project management.
- Project management is assessed on the feasibility of the work plan, the budget and diversity of revenue sources, and the significance of partner contributions.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Read the program rules carefully.
- Complete the application form and required sections.
- Gather the written confirmation from a recognized venue.
- Step 2: Submit online
- Log in to Mon Dossier CALQ through the Government Authentication Service.
- Fill out the online form and submit the file.
- Step 3: Alternative transmission
- If online transmission is not available, send the file by WeTransfer following the instructions in the application form.
- Step 4: Follow up after submission
- Keep the acknowledgement of receipt email.
- Check Mon Dossier CALQ for the application status and decision.
Processing and Agreement
- The CALQ will email you an acknowledgement of receipt.
- If your application is accepted, you will receive a document that outlines the terms and conditions for the use of the grant.
- Grant recipients must complete the reporting form within three months after the project end date, and the report must be approved before a new application can be made.
- Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
Additional information
- Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec Program
What is the CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec?
Circulation of Works Outside Quebec provides up to 75% of the total project cost for professional artists and independent curators in Québec. It supports the circulation of works, shows and exhibitions outside Québec, including touring presentations, dissemination in one or several regions, and participation in markets, fairs or exhibitions.
How much funding can be received?
CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec program?
To be eligible for the CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec program, you must:
Professional artist or independent curator
Normally resides in Quebec
Project confirmed by a recognized venue
What expenses are eligible under CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec?
Presentation of a work on tour
Presentation of a work or body of work in several regions
Presentation of a work or body of work in a single location or for a single event
Participation in markets, fairs, exhibitions
Programming or exhibition projects in digital arts, visual arts, film and video art, arts and crafts, and architectural research that deal mainly with living artists and help promote Québec artists
Who can I contact for more information about the CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) or by phone at 418 643-1707.
Where is the CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec available?
The CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec is a Grant and Funding