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CALQ — Public Presentation
Support for public artistic presentations
Latest source updateLast Update: August 15, 2026Latest change: CALQ updated its Public Presentation contact assignments and clarified that the Grant Use Report must be submitted and approved within three months after project completion.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 15, 2026
Latest change: CALQ updated its Public Presentation contact assignments and clarified that the Grant Use Report must be submitted and approved within three months after project completion.
CALQ Public Presentation updated contact and reporting instructions
CALQ updated the Public Presentation support contacts and program routing on the Staff and contact information page, including new holiday closure dates for 2026 and changes to several staff assignments. The Public Presentation instructions were also revised to say the Grant Use Report must be submitted and approved by CALQ within three months after project completion.
Funding available
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, 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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
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
- Details of the project
- Personal information
- Letter of interest or commitment from your partner, if any
- Agreement specifying the obligations of each party for co-production projects
Official resources
Application form
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
Selection criteria
- Artistic quality of past work and the project’s artistic value
- Relevance of the project, team composition, and expected impact on the artist’s career
- Feasibility of the work plan and budget
- Diversity of revenue sources and strength of the presenting partner’s contribution
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the forms
- Complete the personal information form and the project description form.
- Sign the application forms.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Attach the required CVs, participant list, partner letter, and any co-production agreement if applicable.
- Add the required supporting materials for your discipline.
- Step 3: Submit online or by WeTransfer
- Apply through Mon dossier CALQ when available.
- If online transmission is not available, send the application by WeTransfer as instructed.
- Step 4: Follow up after submission
- Watch for the acknowledgement email.
- Check your online file for the decision if registered in Mon dossier CALQ.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first considered by CALQ program managers based on eligibility conditions and the general objectives of the program
- Eligible applications are evaluated by juries whose members are recognized for their skill in the disciplines in question
- The jury makes recommendations to the board of directors, which ratifies them
- Decisions are final and not subject to appeal
- If your application is accepted, the confirmation letter includes a document outlining the terms and conditions for the use of the grant
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 info@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 the province of Quebec.
Is the CALQ — Public Presentation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CALQ — Public Presentation is a Grant and Funding