CALQ — Distribution of works in Quebec

• Written confirmation (contract or letter of commitment) from at least one venue recognized for the presentation of works, indicating the date for the project and the terms of the presentation
• Details of the project
• Personal information

Who is eligible?

• Professional artists from all disciplines supported by the CALQ
• Independent curators recognized in visual arts, arts and crafts, architectural research, digital arts, and film and video art
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who normally reside in Quebec and have resided there for at least the preceding 12 months

Who is not eligible

• Applicants who have resided outside Quebec for two or more years, unless they have maintained their status as Quebec residents.
• Shareholders of a corporation, partners in a partnership, or employees of a non-profit organization, for projects that are part of the activities of that company or organization.

Eligible expenses

• Living expenses, including accommodation and per diem, up to $200 per day per participant
• Travel expenses
• Shipping expenses for equipment or works, including insurance
• Equipment rentals
• Promotion and publicity expenses not paid by the host organization, agency expenses, and administration expenses up to 10% of the total project cost

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Expenses for producing or adapting a show for a tour
• Expenses to present works
• Copyright and resale rights
• Salaries and fees
• Capital expenditures and travel or living expenses already covered by aid from public or private organizations or other funding sources

• Artistic evaluation of the project represents 100% of the score.
• Quality of artistic work counts for 40%.
• Interest and relevance of the project counts for 60%, including benefits for the applicant and participating artists, scope of dissemination, suitability of partners and hosting structures, and the host organization’s commitment.
• Administrative evaluation uses the ratings Excellent, Very good, Satisfactory, With reservations, and Weak; each administrative criterion must be rated at least Satisfactory to receive financial aid.
• Administrative evaluation covers artist remuneration and project management, including the feasibility of the work plan and budget, diversity of revenue sources, and the significance of partners’ financial contribution.

• Access Mon dossier CALQ and fill out the online form.
• If this transmission mode is not available for the present program or if you cannot use it, send the application file by WeTransfer.

• The CALQ will email you an acknowledgement of receipt.
• Registering for Mon dossier CALQ lets you track the processing of your application and receive the response in your online file.
• The CALQ will inform you of the decision around eight weeks after the date your application is submitted.
• If your application is accepted, the confirmation letter includes a document outlining the terms and conditions for using the grant.
• Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

• To access Mon dossier CALQ and submit an application, you must log in via the Government Authentication Service, which permanently replaced clicSÉQUR – Citizens.
• The CALQ will not accept applications by mail.