Sunday, March 22, 2009

TRAVEL MONEY FOR CANADIAN ARTISTS AND WRITERS

(W) TRAVEL GRANTS: CANADIAN WRITERS
On-going deadline
$500-$2500
There are no deadlines for these grants, but applications must be submitted prior to applicants’ date of departure. Applicants are advised to submit their request three months ahead of time if they wish to have the results before their departure date.
Travel Grants enable writers, translators, spoken word artists and storytellers (individuals) to respond to invitations that are important to their artistic development and career, such as:
• being a keynote speaker at an international conference or convention
• participating in a large international festival
• being the guest of honour at an important book fair
• receiving official international honours or prizes
• attending a book launch by a foreign publisher
• attending a residency in an artist colony.
This program covers international travel only. At the national level, only the participation in residencies is eligible. For more information, go to: http://www.conseildesarts.ca/grants/writing/wd127217018955000000.htm

(W) TRAVEL GRANTS: CANADIAN ARTISTS
Deadlines: June, 1 October, 1 January, 1 March
$500-$2500
The Visual Arts Section of the Canada Council for the Arts provides a range of grants to recognize and support the independent creative work of professional Canadian artists of all cultures. These grants are intended for artists and independent critics and curators working in the following art forms: visual arts including fine craft and architecture. Travel Grants to Professionals in the Visual Arts contribute toward expenses incurred to travel to an event important to the artist’s, critic’s or curator’s career.Three categories of support are provided under this program: Presentation Travel, Travel to Artists’ Residencies and Research-Rrelated Travel.
For more information, go to: http://www.conseildesarts.ca/grants/visualarts/yo127216997029843750.htm

The Canada Council for the Arts also offers grants and other opportunities for Canadian aboriginal artists, performing artists and other disciplines. Go to http://www.conseildesarts.ca for more information.

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This blog provides information on upcoming grants, fellowships and residencies for artists, writers, composers, and media artists. It is for serious professionals only, from emerging to mid-career to established. I also publish information for graduate students from time to time. However, I do not publish information on exhibition or publishing opportunities, nor do I advertise artist retreats and workshops that charge money. At least that is my current policy. For more info on where to exhibit or publish, please see my links section which I try to periodically update. I sift through hundreds of search engines and websites to find opportunities for YOU dear artist. In return, I ask you to pass the information along to those who need it. Also, since this is a free blog, I don't always have the time to weed carefully through everything. If you find a grant or website or residency that is not up-to-date, is dodgy in some way, or is no longer in existence, please let me know! Also, if you stay somewhere at one of the residencies I suggest and have a good experience, I want that feedback too. Please check my FAQs at the top right side bar if you have questions before starting your search. Best wishes and happy hunting!