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Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB
Indigenous artist residency support in New Brunswick
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
February 15, 2024
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program supports Indigenous artists in New Brunswick through artist residencies and career development. Successful applicants receive a $5,000 honorarium and may develop performance-based projects such as theatre, dance, music, comedy, or storytelling.
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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
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of performance-based projects
- Artist residencies for new and emerging Indigenous artists
- Creative work in theatre, dance, music, comedy, or storytelling
- Public performance-focused artistic development
Documents Needed
- Project proposal outline
- Statement of the artist’s goals for the residency
- Application in video, audio, or written form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous artists
- Artists based in New Brunswick
Eligible expenses
- Travel and accommodations during the residency
- Artist per diems
- Elder consultation costs while in residence
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Clarity of the proposed work
- Applicant’s goals for the residency
- Potential of the project to develop as a performance-based work
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Describe your proposed work.
- Explain your goals for the residency.
- Choose a video, audio, or written format.
- Step 2: Submit the application
- Email the application to submissions@tnb.nb.ca.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Step 3: Request accessibility support if needed
- Contact artisticdirector@tnb.nb.ca for accommodations during the application process.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Successful artists are announced after the application period.
- Selected artists complete the residency during the stated project period.
Additional information
- Successful artists receive a $5,000 honorarium.
- The program includes mentorship from Wolastoqiyik Indigenous Artist Natalie Sappier.
- Public performance opportunities are part of the residency initiative.
- Theatre New Brunswick offers support for travel, accommodations, per diems, and elder consultation during the residency.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB Program
What is the Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB?
This program supports Indigenous artists in New Brunswick through artist residencies and career development. Successful applicants receive a $5,000 honorarium and may develop performance-based projects such as theatre, dance, music, comedy, or storytelling.
How much funding can be received?
Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB program?
To be eligible for the Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB program, you must:
Self-identifying Indigenous artist
Age 18 or older
Based in New Brunswick
What expenses are eligible under Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB?
Development of performance-based projects
Artist residencies for new and emerging Indigenous artists
Creative work in theatre, dance, music, comedy, or storytelling
Public performance-focused artistic development
Who can I contact for more information about the Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB?
You can contact Theatre New Brunswick Foundation (TNB) by email at submissions@tnb.nb.ca.
Where is the Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB available?
The Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Collaborative: Wabanakiyik Artists and TNB is a Partnering and Collaboration