Deadline: 1-Oct-22
The Shevchenko Foundation is inviting applications for Dance Sector to provide support to individuals working in all forms of Ukrainian Canadian dance, including folk dance, ballet, folk ballet, and contemporary dance.
Individual dance artists include dancers, choreographers, dance teachers, artistic directors, designers, rehearsal directors, and dance writers. Individual dance-related professionals include producers, presenters, arts administrators, dance therapists, curators and archivists. Applicants must have final creative control over their proposed work. If the project is a collaboration with other writers or artists from other disciplines, select one artist to apply on behalf of the project. This lead applicant will take responsibility for all reporting.
The Shevchenko Foundation’s grant-giving stewardship extends priority to projects and programs that:
- Contribute to enriching the Canadian experience with the beauty, passion, and diversity of Ukrainian Canadian culture;
- Contribute to strengthening the Ukrainian community in Canada;
- Share Ukrainian Canadian cultural contributions with a broad and diverse public on a community, regional or national level;
- Exhibit financial capability to undertake and sustain the project and/or program within the boundaries of a business plan, either as an organization or an individual;
- Employ new technologies and partnership models on how Ukrainian Canadian cultural heritage is created, produced, disseminated, and preserved.
Additional Information
- Grant applications must be made in advance of the starting date of the project.
- Submission of an application is not a guarantee that the Shevchenko Foundation will provide financial grant assistance.
- The Shevchenko Foundation funds up to 50% of total project or program costs of successful applications contingent upon budget resources for the given grant deadline.
- The Shevchenko Foundation strives to create a balance between supporting established returning applicants, new applicants, and applicants exploring emerging practices in the broad scope of cultural development.
- The Shevchenko Foundation does not claim any copyright on projects receiving funding, unless an express agreement is otherwise reached.
- Grants to individuals will cover costs and expenses associated with the project, but will not cover expenses for general living allowances.
Eligible Projects
The Dance Sector of the Arts Pillar for Individuals provides funds for:
- Performance production costs, including touring;
- Professional development (travel and fees for training, workshops, mentorships, or master classes);
- Promotion and marketing to engage audiences to experience Ukrainian folk dance and introduce contemporary Ukrainian heritage-inspired Canadian dance works and emerging artists.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals:
- Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.
- Must be supported by letters of reference from peers or others familiar with the applicant’s body of work, experience in the field, and ability to undertake and deliver the project.
For more information, visit https://shevchenkofoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ARTS-DANCE-Individual-2022V2.pdf