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CALQ — Public Presentation
Support for public artistic presentations
Last Update: June 13, 2026
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
CALQ Public Presentation supports the public presentation of artistic works through financial aid up to 75% of total project costs. It covers creation, rehearsal, production, presentation, promotion, and related travel and administration costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Public presentations of shows, readings, performance programs, exhibitions, and on-site installations
- Programming in digital arts and film and video art
- Research, exploration, and creation leading to a public presentation
- Mediation activities linked to the public presentation
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed personal information form
- Completed project description form
- Applicant CV
- List of participating artists and collaborators
- Partner confirmation, letter of intent, or co-production agreement if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Independent curators
- Artists in disciplines supported by CALQ
- Writers, storytellers, architects, and craft artists
Who is not eligible
- Applicants acting through a corporation or partnership in which they are a shareholder or partner
- Applicants employed by a non-profit organization, for projects linked to that organization’s activities
- Projects without a partner letter of interest or commitment
Eligible expenses
- Artist and collaborator fees, including the applicant’s remuneration
- Research, rehearsal, production, and presentation costs
- Studio, workshop, equipment, and materials costs
- Travel, accommodation, and per diem expenses
- Promotion, administration, visas, and copyright-related fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already covered by other public or private funding
- Projects without a partner letter of interest or commitment
- Fair participation and promotional projects
- Public art projects under the government art integration decree
- Production stages of film and video projects
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Projects may also include dissemination outside Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for eligibility and program objectives
- Eligible applications are assessed by a peer jury
- The board of directors ratifies the jury’s recommendations
- Applicants receive a decision by email or in writing, around four months after submission
- If approved, the applicant receives grant terms and conditions with the award letter
Additional information
- Applicants can submit up to five applications and receive up to five grants per CALQ fiscal year.
- No more than three projects may be under review, supported, or underway at the same time.
- A grant use report must be submitted within three months after project completion.
- CALQ decisions are final and without appeal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CALQ — Public Presentation Program
What is the CALQ — Public Presentation?
CALQ Public Presentation supports the public presentation of artistic works through financial aid up to 75% of total project costs. It covers creation, rehearsal, production, presentation, promotion, and related travel and administration costs.
How much funding can be received?
CALQ — Public Presentation Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CALQ — Public Presentation program?
To be eligible for the CALQ — Public Presentation program, you must:
Professional artist or independent curator
Resident in Quebec
Submitted 3 months before start
What expenses are eligible under CALQ — Public Presentation?
Public presentations of shows, readings, performance programs, exhibitions, and on-site installations
Programming in digital arts and film and video art
Research, exploration, and creation leading to a public presentation
Mediation activities linked to the public presentation
Who can I contact for more information about the CALQ — Public Presentation?
You can contact Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) by email at formulairesdacar@calq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-800-608-3350.
Where is the CALQ — Public Presentation available?
The CALQ — Public Presentation program is available across Canada.
Is the CALQ — Public Presentation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CALQ — Public Presentation is a Grant and Funding