Deadline: 1-Oct-21
The Shevchenko Foundation is seeking applications for its Arts Program on Music Sector.
The Shevchenko Foundation supports projects and programs that
- Have an identifiable Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian Canadian content;
- Are on a national or regional level;
- Reflect a high degree of excellence, and
- Reach a diverse and broad audience.
Furthermore, applicants need to be aware that
- The Shevchenko Foundation funds only up to 50% of total project or program costs.
- Each application must provide a full budget, including all sources of revenue and all expenses for the entire project or program.
- Applicants will retain copyright integrity.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee that the Shevchenko Foundation will provide any financing for the project.
Eligible Applicants
- The Music Sector of the Arts program provides support to individuals, groups, ensembles, choirs, and orchestras, working in Ukrainian Canadian music. The actual amount of assistance will depend on the scope of the project and available Foundation resources.
Eligible Projects
The Music Sector of the Arts Program funds projects related to:
- Concert productions, e.g. costs of guest artist(s), producers’ fees, sound, lighting, facility rental, promotion and advertising etc;
- Sound recordings, e.g. rental of recording facility and production costs;
- Festival programming, e.g. costs of guest artists and producers’ fees, sound, lighting, facility rental, promotion and advertising etc.
- Professional development, e.g. travel and fees for training, workshops, master classes for conductors, performers, composers and arrangers;
- Commissioning by an established organization or collective of an original musicalwork, e.g. professional fees to Canadian composers and arrangers, research costs;
- Promotion and marketing of Ukrainian music by recognized international professional performers and collectives to broad and diverse Canadian audiences; and
- Touring of Canadian performing artists in Canada, e.g. costs of travel for individuals or collectives, promotion and marketing.
Eligibility Criteria
Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are recognized in their field of endeavour.
- Applications from individuals 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.
- Grants to individuals will cover costs and expenses associated with the project, but will not provide for living allowances or personal remuneration.
- Individuals do not need to apply through a recognized charity with a charitable number.
For more information, visit https://shevchenkofoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2020-ARTS-PROGRAM-Music-Sector-Individuals-v2-1.pdf