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Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years
Support for emerging artists in Québec and Wendake
Offered by
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
May 20, 2026
Location
Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Première Ovation supports emerging artists and cultural organizations in Québec City and Wendake. It funds creation, professional development, diffusion, mentorship, and master classes across several artistic disciplines.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new program or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec City
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation and experimentation projects.
- Professional development, training, and mentorship.
- Production and diffusion initiatives.
- Publication and promotion projects.
- Master classes and related artistic programming.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging artists aged 18 to 35.
- Professional or semi-professional artists.
- Professional cultural organizations.
Who is not eligible
- Projects already supported by another Première Ovation program or by the cultural development agreement.
- School-based projects in the Design stream.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including mentor fees in some programs.
- Travel and accommodation related to the project.
- Equipment or specialized materials directly linked to the activity.
- Promotion, publishing, and dissemination costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects already supported by another Première Ovation stream or by the cultural development agreement.
- School-based projects in the Design stream.
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec City
- Wendake
Selection criteria
- Alignment with the program’s artistic and professional development goals.
- Contribution to the professionalization of emerging artists.
- Quality of the project’s artistic approach and feasibility.
- For some programs, relevance to Québec and/or Wendake.
How to apply
- Step 1: Choose the relevant discipline and program.
- Review the available funding streams.
- Step 2: Prepare the application documents.
- Complete the required forms and gather supporting files.
- Step 3: Send the application to the managing organization.
- Submit by email to the relevant program contact or by post where indicated.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are evaluated by a committee or jury from the relevant artistic field.
- Only complete applications are considered in the review process.
- Applicants are notified after the evaluation is completed.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by a selection committee or jury made up of people from the relevant artistic field.
- Artists may submit a request at any time during the year; it will be reviewed in the next call for projects period.
- Première Ovation is managed by different partner organizations depending on the discipline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years Program
What is the Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years?
Première Ovation supports emerging artists and cultural organizations in Québec City and Wendake. It funds creation, professional development, diffusion, mentorship, and master classes across several artistic disciplines.
How much funding can be received?
Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years program?
To be eligible for the Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years program, you must:
18 to 35 years old
Live in Québec or Wendake
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
What expenses are eligible under Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years?
Creation and experimentation projects.
Professional development, training, and mentorship.
Production and diffusion initiatives.
Publication and promotion projects.
Master classes and related artistic programming.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years?
You can contact Première Ovation by email at premiereovation@premiereovation.com or by phone at 418 641‑6411 poste 2628.
Where is the Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years available?
The Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for emerging artists in the capital aged 18 to 35 years is a Grant and Funding