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Production of discourse
Support for contemporary art research projects
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals with professional experience in art history, criticism, or curating.
See full eligibility
Overview
Support for research and development projects in contemporary art history, criticism, and curating. The program supports in-depth essays, exhibition projects, conferences, colloquia, and public programs, with a maximum funding amount not specified in the source.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Research
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Critical and exploratory research in contemporary art history, criticism, and curating.
- Research leading to an in-depth essay, exhibition project, conference or colloquium, or public program cycle.
- Experimental writing approaches related to the research project.
Documents Needed
- Completed CV with relevant professional experience
- Project description and research topic presentation
- Research context and contribution statement
- Bibliography of existing literature
- Supporting applicant documentation
- Methodology, budget, and production schedule for invited candidates
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals with professional experience in art history, criticism, or curating.
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Who is not eligible
- Doctoral research projects.
- Projects receiving or expected to receive significant university-based research funding.
Eligible expenses
- Research costs
- Production costs related to the research project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Doctoral research projects
- Projects receiving or expected to receive significant university-based research funding
Selection criteria
- Relevance of the research to the Foundation’s focus.
- Original contribution to the field.
- Critical and exploratory character of the proposal.
- Coherence of the proposed methodology.
- Feasibility of the project and production schedule.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the first-stage proposal
- Compile a single PDF with contact details, CV, research presentation, contextualization, bibliography, and supporting documents.
- Indicate the axis “DISCOURSE” in the email subject and on the first page.
- Step 2: Send the application by email
- Email the complete file to info@periculum.art.
- Submit in English or French by March 31, 2026 at midnight.
- Step 3: Submit the second-stage proposal if invited
- Pre-selected candidates submit methodology, budget, production schedule, and any formalized later stages.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by an advisory committee, including the Foundation’s director.
- Pre-selected candidates are invited to submit a more detailed second-stage proposal.
- The same advisory committee evaluates the second-stage submissions and selects the final recipient.
Additional information
- Applicants may be affiliated with an organization, but the project must remain their own initiative and intellectual property.
- The Foundation will follow the project’s progress on its website.
- Periodic website updates will be arranged with the Foundation’s director.
- Eligible expenses will be communicated only to pre-selected candidates.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Production of discourse Program
What is the Production of discourse?
Support for research and development projects in contemporary art history, criticism, and curating. The program supports in-depth essays, exhibition projects, conferences, colloquia, and public programs, with a maximum funding amount not specified in the source.
Who is eligible for the Production of discourse program?
To be eligible for the Production of discourse program, you must:
Relevant professional experience required.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Project must be applicant-led.
What expenses are eligible under Production of discourse?
Critical and exploratory research in contemporary art history, criticism, and curating.
Research leading to an in-depth essay, exhibition project, conference or colloquium, or public program cycle.
Experimental writing approaches related to the research project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Production of discourse?
You can contact Periculum Foundation for Contemporary Art by email at info@periculum.art or by phone at none.
Where is the Production of discourse available?
The Production of discourse program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Production of discourse a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Production of discourse is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Production of discourse?
Production of discourse is funded by Periculum Foundation for Contemporary Art