Touring Artist Fund
- Closing date : December 15, 2023
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
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Closing date : December 15, 2023
Eligible candidates
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Yukon
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next steps
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
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
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.
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