Touring Artist Fund
Last Update: July 22, 2025
YT, Canada
Financial assistance for touring Yukon artists
Touring Artist Fund 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
Grant Providers
- Department of Tourism and Culture (YK)
- Government of Yukon
Program status
Closed
Overview of the Touring Artist Fund program
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.
Eligible projects & activities
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.
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 criteria of the Touring Artist Fund program
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
Eligibility criteria of the Touring Artist Fund program
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 to the Touring Artist Fund program
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.
2
Download Application and Guidelines
Visit the relevant website or contact the arts advisor to obtain the application form and guidelines.
3
Complete Application
- Fill out the application form with detailed information about your proposed tour.
- Prepare any supporting documents required for your application.
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
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.
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.
Contact Department of Tourism and Culture (YK)
artsfund@yukon.ca
867-667-8789
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