Explore and Create — Concept to Realization
Canada
Financial support for creative projects
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- grant_single|openingDateJanuary 19, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateApril 17, 2024
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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If you’re an artist, or part of an artistic group, collective, organization or visual art publisher, you could get up to $100,000 to cover the full creative cycle, from initial idea to presentation.
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This grant is accessible to Canadian artists, artistic groups, and arts organizations without specifying particular geographical limitations. It appears to be open to eligible individuals and entities across Canada, given the context provided.
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$50,000
Toronto
Creation of artist's book series documenting indigenous art and culture
$50,000
Calgary
Developing an animated short film addressing climate change through visual storytelling
$60,000
Montreal
Production of a digital arts project showcasing the impact of technology on society
$45,000
Ottawa
Creating a public art installation that promotes mental health awareness
$50,000
Vancouver
Developing a multimedia installation exploring urban environments with public presentations
$40,000
Winnipeg
Developing a visual art exhibition on the theme of migration and diaspora
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be a Canadian artist, artistic group, or arts organization.
- The applicant must create a profile and have it validated in the portal at least 30 days before applying.
- Eligibility for a composite grant requires having received at least 2 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years.
- Applicants with a New/Early Career Artist profile are not eligible for composite grants.
- Organizations currently receiving core (operating) grants cannot apply.
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The potential applicants for the Concept to Realization component of Explore and Create are artists, artistic groups and collectives, artistic organizations, and visual arts publishers. To be eligible, an applicant must create a validated profile through the portal. Composite grant applicants must have received at least 2 Canada Council project grants in the last 5 years. It is important to note that new or early career artists, as well as organizations currently receiving core (operating) grants, are not eligible to apply for composite grants under this component.
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This grant excludes certain organizations based on their current funding status and career stage. These restrictions ensure that the funds are available to those who align with the grant's strategic goals and requirements.
- Organizations presently receiving core (operating) grants.
- Applicants with a New/Early Career Artist profile for composite grants.
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This grant supports a wide range of creative activities, enabling artists, artistic groups, and organizations to realize their artistic visions. These activities encompass phases from initial research to public presentation.
- Support for creative research, project development, and production that result in a public presentation.
- Funding for confirmed exhibitions ready for audience engagement.
- Assistance for media arts or digital arts productions prepared for dissemination.
- Development of artist books for visual arts publishers or visual artists.
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The grant covers eligible expenses related to artistic research, creation, project development, remounts, production, post-production and presentation within the creative cycle.
- Costs associated with public presentations.
- Expenses related to confirmed exhibitions.
- Production and dissemination costs for media arts or digital arts projects.
- Creation of artist books for visual arts publishers or visual artists.
- Costs for creative research and project development that include production, post-production, or exhibition phases.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are:
- Artistic quality and merit of the project
- Clarity and feasibility of the project description, methodology, and budget
- Capacity of the applicant to carry out the project successfully
- Contribution of the project to the arts community
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- Step 1: Create Account on Portal
- Go to the funding portal and create an account.
- Submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before applying.
- Step 2: Prepare Application
- Outline your project, highlighting activities such as artistic research, creation, project development, or presentation.
- Ensure the project results in a public presentation, confirmed exhibition, or media arts production ready for dissemination.
- Step 3: Compile and Upload Required Documents
- Draft your project proposal, ensuring it aligns with grant objectives.
- Prepare budget forms and any other required appendices.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Log into the portal to finalize and submit your application.
- Submit the application before the project start date or the composite grant deadline of April 17, 2024.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Application Assistance is available for artists facing specific challenges such as disabilities or cultural barriers.
- Composite grants have a specific deadline of April 17, 2024.
- Grants can be awarded for project requests up to $100,000 and composite requests up to $100,000 per year.
Apply to this program
Empowering Creative Ventures Through Financial Support
The "Concept to Realization" component of the Canada Council's "Explore and Create" funding program is designed to empower Canadian artists, groups, and arts organizations. It provides financial aid to support every stage of the creative process from idea inception to project presentation.
Detailed Insights into the "Concept to Realization" Grant
The "Concept to Realization" grant offered by the Canada Council for the Arts is aimed at fostering creativity and innovation among Canadian artists and arts organizations across the country. This grant is part of the broader "Explore and Create" funding initiative, which seeks to support the full artistic process, thereby enabling artists to bring their ideas to fruition. This financial assistance covers a wide array of activities, from artistic research, development, and creation, to the final production and presentation of the artistic work.
Primarily, this grant facilitates diverse forms of artistic expression by providing the necessary financial resources to develop single or multiple artistic activities. These can encompass research phases, artistic creation, project development, and the remounting of existing works, all of which culminate in a public presentation or exhibition. Such support is crucial for artists and arts organizations as it allows them to focus on honing their craft and reaching audiences without the overhang of financial constraints.
The grant is designed to be versatile and inclusive, encouraging applications from individual artists, groups, collectives, and even visual arts publishers. This broad eligibility aims to ensure that arts and culture in Canada remain vibrant and diverse, capturing a wide array of voices and stories. Though this grant provides essential funding, it also sets clear boundaries to maintain focus on the artistic process, disallowing funds for projects that involve other types of publishing, such as literary works, which fall outside the scope of this grant.
In terms of financial specifics, the grant offers significant support with project requests typically capped at $60,000, though under exceptional circumstances, this limit can extend up to $100,000. For comprehensive projects that span over a year, the funding can amount to $300,000 over a period of three years, encouraging sustained artistic development. This substantial financial backing empowers artists and organizations to think big and pursue more ambitious projects that may require longer timelines and more resources.
This component also features special assistance for artists facing difficulties in the application process. It provides "Application Assistance" for artists who self-identify as being Deaf, hard of hearing, disabled, facing mental health challenges, or belonging to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis communities experiencing language, geographical, or cultural barriers. This inclusivity ensures that the grant serves not just the well-established segments of the arts community but also those facing significant hurdles in their artistic ambitions.
The flexibility in the grant's application timeline – allowing project grants to be submitted at any point before the commencement of the project – further supports artists in organizing their creative schedules effectively. This flexibility accommodates the often unpredictable nature of the creative process, offering artists the freedom to plan and execute their projects without the pressure of conforming to rigid deadlines.
Overall, the "Concept to Realization" grant plays a vital role in nurturing the arts ecosystem in Canada. By providing targeted funding, it not only adds value to the immediate artistic landscape but also fosters an environment where creativity and innovation can thrive long term. This ensures that Canadian art continues to evolve, reflecting the dynamic cultural narratives of the nation, and contributing to a rich, inclusive cultural fabric.
