Deadline: 21-Jul-21
The Kingston Arts Council is seeking applications for its City of Kingston Arts Fund to provide grants to local arts organizations and projects to foster creativity at all levels and enrich how Kingston residents experience and engage with the arts.
Objectives
- The objectives of CKAF are to nurture the capacity of the arts, artists and the arts sector in Kingston while fostering creativity, encouraging social cohesion, enhancing quality of life and stimulating economic development through direct investment.
- Applicants to the CKAF program must meet the following objectives:
- Engage Kingston artists with professional opportunities and industry-standard compensation;
- Nurture creativity and arts engagement for all Kingston residents;
- Address current needs in the Kingston community;
- Strengthen and expand access to the arts;
- Create inclusive activities and equity practices that reflect the diversity of artists, arts communities and audiences in Kingston;
- Foster collaboration between emerging and established artists and arts organizations across disciplines;
- Build capacity in the arts and culture sector through professional development, mentorship and investment in sustainable, relevant, high-quality artistic work; and
- Cultivate community partnerships across private and public sectors.
Funding Information
- Grants will be a minimum of $4,000 and a maximum of $10,000. There is $100,000 available in this program.
- CKAF Adapt Grants are for a maximum term of 12 months
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to apply for an Adapt Grant, applicants must be located in the City of Kingston and be one of the following:
- A professional artist or arts professional;
- An incorporated non-profit arts organization; or
- An unincorporated artist collective or ad-hoc group.
For more information, visit http://www.artskingston.ca/adapt-apply-to-the-city-of-kingston-arts-fund/