Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec

Invest in the imaginary

The Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec supports artists and arts organizations at the different stages of their professional journey.

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Arts organizations (French only)
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News

The CALQ launches its first choreographic residency in Paris

Call for candidacies: residency for Deaf artists and artists living with a disability at Théâtre du Rideau Vert

The CALQ launches a residency in arts and artificial intelligence
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Grants programs

Looking for financial assistance to launch or complete an artistic project? Consult the programs offered by the CALQ according to your profile, discipline and place of residence.
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Awards and distinctions

Has your career stood out in the last year? Check out the current calls for nominations for the CALQ Awards, which are awarded by peer juries and come with a $15,000 monetary prize.
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Frequently asked questions

Can I submit several grant applications at the same time? When will I receive a reply? How often are applications evaluated by juries? Find answers to your questions.
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Shining internationally

Whether you're planning a creative residency or going on tour or developing new markets, the CALQ offers various types of funding to meet the international outreach needs of artists and organizations.
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Financial aid for artists with disabilities

Disabled artists can apply for additional support to access CALQ's various funding programs, or for assistance in realizing their projects. 
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Receive deadline reminders

Each month, receive information directly by e-mail on new calls for projects, upcoming submission deadlines and the latest news from the CALQ.

Featured programs

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Creation


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Assistance for the creation of works and projects to help develop an artistic practice. …

Research, creation, exploration and production
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Inuit and First Nations Arts - Impetus


At all times

Recognition, a program for the Inuit and First Nations arts

Dissemination and promotion, Other, Professional development, Research, creation, exploration and production, Travel
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Château de Lavigny Writers’ Residency (Switzerland)


21 January 2027

Eight-week creative residency at Château de Lavigny during the “Le Livre sur les quais” festival, an annual literary event in French-speak…

Studios and studio-apartments
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Call for arts and science projects in partnership with UQAR


16 December 2026

Creation of works in collaboration with UQAR scientific teams studying climate change in relation to the oceans …

Research, creation, exploration and production
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Art, architecture and environmental research residency at the Pavillon de l’Arsenal in Paris


19 November 2026

Research and experimentation residency for a Québec artist whose practice falls within the visual arts or architectural research and addre…

Studios and studio-apartments
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Research and Immersion Residencies in Senegal - NDAR CONNEXIONS


21 January 2027

Eight-week research and immersion residency at the Villa Saint-Louis Ndar, in Senegal, for Québec artists in the disciplines of music, vis…

Studios and studio-apartments
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