Touring Artist Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Touring Artist Fund Funds up to 10000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Touring Artist Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Touring Artist Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Touring Artist Fund?

Touring Artist Fund is funded by Government of Yukon, Department of Tourism and Culture (YK)

Q: Who is eligible for the Touring Artist Fund program?

To be eligible for the Touring Artist Fund program, you must: • Applicants must be Yukon artists, ensembles, or artistic companies involved in creating, producing, or interpreting art across various forms such as theatre, dance, music, visual art, film, and storytelling. • Applicants must have resided in the Yukon for at least one continuous year before applying.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Touring Artist Fund?

You can contact Government of Yukon by email at artsfund@yukon.ca or by phone at 867-667-8789.

Q: Where is the Touring Artist Fund available?

The Touring Artist Fund program is available the province of YT.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

YT, Canada

Financial assistance for touring Yukon artists

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $10,000

Timeline

Closing date : December 15, 2023

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Arts, entertainment and recreation

Funds Providers

Department of Tourism and Culture (YK)

Government of Yukon

Program status

Closed

Overview

If you are an artist or part of an artistic ensemble or company that creates, produces or interprets art in theatre, dance, music, visual art, film, storytelling or a combination of art forms, you can get up to $10,000 to present your works within or outs

Financing terms and conditions

The Touring Artist Fund provides financing to support the travel and operational expenses associated with artistic tours by Yukonians. Applicants can receive reimbursement for a variety of specific costs related to their projects.

Funding covers travel, accommodation, and per diems for the tour.
Includes fees for other artists involved, but not the applicant themselves.
Covers insurance, as well as necessary visas and permits.
Support for cargo and crating costs is available.
Finances equipment rental essential for the tour.
Tour promotion and marketing expenses can be included.
Preparation expenses such as framing, video transfers, music copying, and rehearsing are eligible.

Activities funded

Tours that include presentations of art to the public in multiple events.
Projects that have secured a firm invitation from a venue following a professional selection process.
Artistic endeavors that involve touring outside of the Yukon, though temporary modifications allow for tours within the Yukon as well.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 10,000

A theatre company touring with an original play in northern Canadian communities

$ 10,000

A visual artist exhibiting a series of paintings across major Canadian galleries

$ 10,000

A film production company screening an independent film at festivals across Canada

$ 10,000

A dance company touring with a contemporary dance performance across Canada

$ 10,000

A music band on tour performing jazz concerts in multiple cities across Canada

$ 10,000

A storytelling troupe touring to promote traditional Indigenous stories in schools across eastern Canada

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and type of artistic activity.

The applicant must be a Yukon artist, ensemble, or artistic company who creates, produces, or interprets art in theatre, dance, music, visual art, film, storytelling, or a combination of art forms.
The applicant must have lived in the Yukon for 1 continuous year before applying.
Ensembles must have a history of performing together.

Who is eligible?

This fund is available to professional Yukon artists and performers who have maintained residency in the Yukon for at least one continuous year prior to applying. The Touring Artist Fund supports Yukon artists, ensembles, or artistic companies involved in creating, producing, or interpreting artwork, including theatre, dance, music, visual arts, film, and storytelling, or a combination of these art forms. Ensembles must also have an established history of performing together.

Who is not eligible

This project does not specify industries or company types that are explicitly excluded from applying. However, there are certain conditions that must be met related to the professional artistic status and residency requirements.

Eligible expenses

The Touring Artist Fund (TAF) supports Yukon artists in taking their craft on the road, showcasing their art outside of Yukon, and engaging with audiences in diverse locations. The fund allows artists to cover expenses related to organizing and conducting tours that are professionally hosted and involve more than one event.

Travel, accommodation, and per diem expenses for the tour.
Fees for other artists involved in the tour.
Insurance necessary for the tour.
Visas and permits for touring outside Yukon.
Cargo and crating expenses for transporting art.
Rental of equipment required for performances or exhibitions.
Tour promotion and marketing activities.
Expenses related to preparing works for the tour, such as framing, video transfers, music copying, and rehearsing.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is targeted at supporting professional artists and performers based within a specific Canadian region. Eligible applicants must have been residing continuously for at least one year in the designated region to qualify for the funding.

Yukon, Canada

Selection criteria

There are specific evaluation and selection criteria for the Touring Artist Fund. The selection process prioritizes tours outside the Yukon and requires a firm invitation from a venue resulting from a professional selection process.

Priority given to tours occurring outside the territory.
Firm invitation from a venue through a professional selection process (e.g., merit-based selection by jury, curator, or artistic committee).
Tour must have more than one event.
Presentation of art to the public.

How to apply

Contact Arts Advisor

Email artsfund@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-8789 (toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8789) to discuss your proposed tour.

Download Application and Guidelines

Visit the relevant website or contact the arts advisor to obtain the application form and guidelines.

Complete Application

Fill out the application form with detailed information about your proposed tour.
Prepare any supporting documents required for your application.

Submit Your Application

In person at 100 Hanson Street, Whitehorse (Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).
Via email: artsfund@yukon.ca
By mail: Government of Yukon, Arts Fund (L-3), Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

Await Results

The Yukon Arts Advisory Council reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Minister of Tourism and Culture.
Applicants are notified of the results within 8 weeks of the application deadline.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

You are encouraged to contact an arts advisor to discuss your proposal before applying.
Decisions are communicated to applicants within 8 weeks of the application deadline.
A history of ensembles performing together is required for ensemble applicants.

Contacts

artsfund@yukon.ca

867-667-8789

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Touring Artist Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Touring Artist Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Touring Artist Fund?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Touring Artist Fund?

The Touring Artist Fund supports artistic projects that involve public presentations and multiple events, prioritizing tours that occur outside the Yukon. Eligible projects must arise from a professional selection process and aim to engage diverse audiences through various art forms. Tours that include presentations of art to the public in multiple events. Projects that have secured a firm invitation from a venue following a professional selection process. Artistic endeavors that involve touring outside of the Yukon, though temporary modifications allow for tours within the Yukon as well.