Touring Artist Fund
YT, Canada
Financial assistance for touring Yukon artists
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- grant_single|closingDateDecember 15, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Department of Tourism and Culture (YK)
- Government of Yukon
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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
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The Touring Artist Fund is specifically for applicants who are residents of the Yukon, Canada. This requirement ensures that the funding benefits the local artistic community and promotes the cultural talents of the Yukon region.
- Artists and companies residing in the Yukon for at least one continuous year prior to applying.
- Ensembles with a history of performing in the Yukon.
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$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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The grant covers expenses related to touring activities for artists outside the Yukon.
- Travel, accommodation, and per diems.
- Fees for other artists (but not the applicant).
- Insurance.
- Visas and permits.
- Cargo and crating.
- Equipment rental.
- Tour promotion and marketing.
- Expenses related to preparing for the tour, such as framing, video transfers, music copying, and rehearsing.
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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.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for the Touring Artist Fund:
- Step 1: 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.
- Step 2: Download Application and Guidelines
- Visit the relevant website or contact the arts advisor to obtain the application form and guidelines.
- Step 3: Complete Application
- Fill out the application form with detailed information about your proposed tour.
- Prepare any supporting documents required for your application.
- Step 4: 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
- Step 5: 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.
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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.
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artsfund@yukon.ca
867-667-8789
Apply to this program
Expanding Horizons for Yukon Artists with the Touring Artist Fund
The Touring Artist Fund is a dynamic financial resource dedicated to supporting professional Yukon artists and performers seeking opportunities to tour outside the Yukon. With an annual budget of $100,000, this fund plays a pivotal role in helping artists broaden their audience reach and showcase their creative talents across a wider geographical area.
Exploring the Touring Artist Fund: Opportunities and Impact
The Touring Artist Fund (TAF) is an invaluable initiative that empowers Yukon artists, ensembles, and artistic companies by providing financial assistance to support touring activities beyond the Yukon borders. Open to a wide range of artistic expressions, including theatre, dance, music, visual arts, film, and storytelling, the TAF is a testament to Yukon’s commitment to nurturing and promoting its vibrant artistic community. The key intent of this fund is to enrich the cultural landscape by supporting artists in their pursuit of reaching new audiences, gaining exposure, and establishing meaningful connections with cultural communities outside their home territory.
Eligible applicants for the TAF include individual Yukon artists, collaborative ensembles with a proven track record of performing together, and established artistic companies that have showcased their creative prowess. To be considered, these artists must have established residency in the Yukon for at least one continuous year prior to application, ensuring the fund's focus remains aligned with its goal of supporting local talent. This residency criterion underscores the fund’s role in grounding the success of local artists while promoting Yukon’s cultural heritage on larger platforms.
The fund has adapted its criteria to meet evolving needs, allowing for intraterritorial touring since June 15, 2020. This adaptation ensures that the fund remains inclusive and responsive to the dynamic landscape of artistic development, especially considering logistical challenges and unprecedented circumstances artists may face. However, it places a priority on projects that push the territorial boundaries and facilitate cultural exchange with audiences outside Yukon, enriching both the artist's career trajectory and the regional arts scene.
TAF encourages applicants to have a solidified invitation from reputable venues, a testament to their artistic merit and professional standing. Such invitations should result from rigorous selection processes like jury selections or artistic committees, which further underscore the artist's credibility and the caliber of the art being presented. The fund stipulates that successful applicants should plan tours consisting of multiple events that engage the public, thus amplifying the impact and outreach of their artistic endeavors.
With deadlines quarterly every year on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, the TAF provides timely opportunities for artists to weave tours into their annual calendars, enabling continuous artistic engagement and contribution. The fund is not limited to direct travel costs but extends to cover a gamut of essential touring expenses. These expenses can include travel, accommodations, per diems, fees for collaborating artists (excluding the applicant), insurance, visas, cargo and equipment rentals, promotion and marketing, as well as preparation costs such as framing or rehearsing, ensuring comprehensive support for artists to deliver a viable and artistically enriching tour.
The application process is detailed and involves careful adherence to stipulated procedures, recommending applicants engage with an arts advisor to refine their proposals before submission. This proactive step enhances the quality and viability of applications, ensuring that artists present strong projects likely to receive support. The Yukon Arts Advisory Council serves as the evaluative body that reviews these applications to offer recommendations to the Minister of Tourism and Culture, cementing the process with transparency and accountability. Recipients partake not only in financial gains but also in the recognition and endorsement by such a respected body, which can be pivotal to furthering their careers.
In conclusion, the Touring Artist Fund emerges as a key player in elevating Yukon's artistic narratives beyond local confines, fostering cultural ambassadorship and artistic excellence. As past recipients can attest, the fund embodies a supportive bridge between artistic ambition and practical realization, allowing artists to navigate new frontiers and redefine possibilities through their creativity and engagement with broader audiences. This vital fund reflects a commitment to cultural growth and the empowerment of artists to embrace opportunities that expand their craft and influence.
