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The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship
Support for mid-career New Brunswick artists
Offered by
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This biennial award offers $10,000 to New Brunswick mid-career visual artists and craftspeople. It supports the creation or presentation of a significant new body of work, with applications reviewed by an independent jury.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
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
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation or presentation of a significant new body of work
- Creative exploration and innovation in artistic practice
Documents Needed
- Completed cover page
- Curriculum vitae
- Project abstract
- Letter of support
- Bibliography
- Image list and digital image files on USB key
- Digital portrait photo
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New Brunswick visual artists
- New Brunswick artists and craftspeople
- Mid-career professional artists
Who is not eligible
- Strathbutler recipients
- Applicants without permanent residence or Canadian citizenship
- Artists not based in New Brunswick for the required period
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Distinguished artistic practice over the last 10 years
- Strength of the proposed new body of work
- Professional artistic background and public presentation record
- Assessment by an independent jury of arts professionals
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application package
- Complete the cover page.
- Prepare the CV, project abstract, support letter, bibliography, image list, and visual materials.
- Include the required portrait photo.
- Step 2: Assemble print and visual components
- Prepare four complete sets of the six required print components.
- Save digital images on one USB key in the required format.
- Step 3: Send the submission by mail
- Mail the full package to the Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation in Saint John, New Brunswick.
- Do not send applications by fax or email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent jury of arts professionals.
- The jury recommends the recipient based on the submitted application.
- Incomplete or late submissions are refused.
- Applicants must submit mid-term and final reports with receipts.
Additional information
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
- Applicants must provide a digital portrait photo for press use.
- Submission implies permission to publish parts of the application for award promotion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship Program
What is the The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship?
This biennial award offers $10,000 to New Brunswick mid-career visual artists and craftspeople. It supports the creation or presentation of a significant new body of work, with applications reviewed by an independent jury.
How much funding can be received?
The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship program?
To be eligible for the The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
New Brunswick resident for 5 years
Mid-career professional artist
What expenses are eligible under The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship?
Creation or presentation of a significant new body of work
Creative exploration and innovation in artistic practice
Who can I contact for more information about the The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship?
You can contact Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) by email at shmf@sheilahughmackay.ca or by phone at 506.693.5647.
Where is the The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship available?
The The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Marie Hélène Allain Fellowship is a Grant and Funding