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CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec
Support for presenting Quebec works abroad
Last Update: June 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 75
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec supports the presentation and dissemination of Québec artists’ works outside Québec. It covers travel, shipping, equipment rental, promotion, and related administrative costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Access new markets
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
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
- Touring presentations of a work
- Dissemination of a work or body of work in one or more locations
- Participation in markets, fairs, or exhibitions
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Application form - Proposal description
- Application form - Personal information
- Written confirmation from at least one recognized venue
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Independent curators
- Artists in CALQ-supported disciplines
Who is not eligible
- Artists applying for a project produced with their own company or organization
- Self-presentation projects
- Arts and crafts participation in fairs
- Programming or exhibition projects not focused mainly on living artists
- Activities other than literary or storytelling performances in literature and storytelling
Eligible expenses
- Travel and related costs, including visas and vaccinations
- Accommodation and per diem
- Shipping, insurance, and customs for works or equipment
- Equipment rentals
- Promotion, agency, and administrative costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production or adaptation costs for a touring show
- Presentation costs for works
- Copyright and resale rights
- Capital expenditures
- Salaries, fees, and booth or registration costs
- Travel or living costs already covered by other funding
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Outside Quebec
- Canada and international markets
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated on artistic merit and administrative feasibility
- Assessors may review files and submit recommendations to the Board of Directors
- Decisions are final and not subject to appeal
- Applicants are informed of the result about eight weeks after submission
- If approved, the recipient receives the grant conditions with the announcement letter
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Mon Dossier CALQ.
- Letters of recommendation are not sent to the jury.
- Grant recipients must use the CALQ report on use of a grant after the project ends.
- Mon Dossier CALQ access is now through the Government Authentication Service.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec Program
What is the CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec?
CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec supports the presentation and dissemination of Québec artists’ works outside Québec. It covers travel, shipping, equipment rental, promotion, and related administrative costs.
How much funding can be received?
CALQ — Circulation of Works Outside Quebec Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $75 per project.
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?
Touring presentations of a work
Dissemination of a work or body of work in one or more locations
Participation in markets, fairs, or exhibitions
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 4186431707.
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