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CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette
Writing residency for emerging playwrights in New Brunswick
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 23, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
CALQ Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Théâtre l’Escaouette offers a $7,000 residency for an emerging Québec playwright to develop a writing project in New Brunswick. It supports theatre creation, research, and artistic exchange, with eligible costs including personal insurance, travel, living expenses, visa fees, and project-related expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Minimum amount : 7,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 23, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Writing residency for an emerging playwright.
- Development of a theatre writing project.
- Immersion and artistic exchange in Acadian francophone culture.
- Participation in a two-month residency linked to the Haute voix festival.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Project details form.
- Personal information form.
- Brief project summary in English or the host country’s language, when recommended.
- Any supporting documents listed on the application form.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging playwrights.
- Artists under 35.
- Artists with less than five years of artistic practice.
- Québec artists.
Who is not eligible
- Legally constituted groups, including incorporated companies and partnerships.
- Projects completed within an educational program.
- Projects already rejected by CALQ.
Eligible expenses
- Personal insurance costs.
- Travel costs, including visa fees.
- Living expenses during the residency.
- Project-related realization costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects carried out under an educational program.
- Projects already rejected by CALQ.
- Applications from legally constituted groups, including incorporated companies and partnerships.
- Incomplete applications.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
- Moncton, New Brunswick
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed on merit by a jury.
- Selection considers project value and available funding.
- For reciprocity-based or specialized residencies, recommendations are submitted to CALQ’s Board of Directors for approval.
- Applicants are informed of the result approximately three months after the submission date.
- Successful applicants receive the grant terms and conditions with the announcement letter.
Additional information
- Decisions are final and without appeal.
- Applicants can request the jury’s general rankings after the result is issued.
- The applicant must choose a specific host location and provide a short justification.
- Artists with disabilities may request support to access CALQ services.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette Program
What is the CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette?
CALQ Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Théâtre l’Escaouette offers a $7,000 residency for an emerging Québec playwright to develop a writing project in New Brunswick. It supports theatre creation, research, and artistic exchange, with eligible costs including personal insurance, travel, living expenses, visa fees, and project-related expenses.
How much funding can be received?
CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette program?
To be eligible for the CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette program, you must:
Emerging playwright
Complete application file
Specific host location
What expenses are eligible under CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette?
Writing residency for an emerging playwright.
Development of a theatre writing project.
Immersion and artistic exchange in Acadian francophone culture.
Participation in a two-month residency linked to the Haute voix festival.
Who can I contact for more information about the CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by email at none or by phone at 514 864-2930.
Where is the CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette available?
The CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CALQ — Emerging Playwright Writing Residency at Theatre de l Escaouette is a Researchers And Facilities