Deadline: 1-Oct-22
The Edmonton Arts Council has announced the applications for the Grants for Individuals and Collectives.
Purpose
- Grants for Individuals and Collectives 2022 has three distinct streams, each with its own evaluation criteria and assessment process.
- An individual or Collective may only apply to one stream at each deadline and may only receive one grant from this program in 2022.
Streams
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Stream 1: Exploration and Experimentation
- To support an artist to work on current solo creation, experimentation or research activities. Grant amounts are fixed at $5,000 to support subsistence while the artist takes the time to pursue creative work.
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Stream 2: Skills and Career Development
- To support professional development and mentorship-based projects for artists and arts professionals. Projects may be solo or collective, and grants are available up to $10,000 based on projected project expenses, including artist subsistence.
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Stream 3: Major Artist-Driven Projects
- To support artist-initiated projects, including production/presentation that is clearly considered in light of public health advice and restrictions. Projects may be solo or collective, and grants will be available up to $25,000 based on projected project expenses, including artist subsistence.
Eligibility Criteria
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Individuals and collectives may apply, with limitations in each stream. Applicants must:
- Have an existing and committed practice in any arts discipline (including but not limited to customary and contemporary Indigenous and cultural work) or have a history of other professional activity in the arts sector;
- Be 18 years of age or older;
- Be a resident of the City of Edmonton at the time of application, and for the duration of the project. For collectives, the majority of participating artists must meet this criteria (applicant may be asked to provide proof of residency);
- Be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have a valid work permit; and
- Have no overdue Edmonton Arts Council final reports.
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Not eligible through this program:
- Advanced education, such as would lead to a degree or diploma;
- Projects that primarily benefit an organization rather than an individual, or collective;
- Costs already supported by the EAC through other programs; and
- Activity or costs that occurred prior to the application deadline.
For more information, visit Edmonton Arts Council.
For more information, visit https://grants.edmontonarts.ca/eac_grants_-_grants_and_awards_for_individual_artists/grants_awards_for_individual_artists_-_project_grant/