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Artist-Direct guide expanded
PIA’s Artist-Direct materials now show a much fuller guide with detailed eligibility, ineligible cases, expenses, assessment, and activity timing for the Jan. 1-15, 2026 intake.
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PIA’s Artist-Direct materials now include a full Overview + Eligibility + Expenses guide instead of only the brief program summary. The guide confirms the Jan. 1-15, 2026 submission window, the $5,000 grant amount, and the project period of May 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027, while adding detailed eligibility, expense, and assessment criteria. The new guide specifies that applicants must be Canadian visual artists living in the Greater Toronto Area with a confirmed upcoming public exhibition in Canada, and it lists ineligible applicants, ineligible exhibitions, and allowable expense categories. It also adds review and post-award expectations, including a final report and acknowledgement requirements.
