Artists
You are an artist? This program is for you if:
- You are an Inuit or are a member of one of Canada's First Nations.
- Your commitment is ongoing, regardless of whether your artistic practice is traditional, customary, contemporary or a mixture thereof.
- You have taken part in, produced, presented or distributed a work outside of your training or educational program in a setting recognized by your peers, Elders or community.
First Nations artists may apply for financial aid under 3 different program components.
1. Revitalization, creation and transmission
- Supports the artistic practices of First Nations artists throughout their careers.
- Supports the distribution, circulation and promotion of First Nations works and artists inside as well as outside Québec.
Examples of activities that may be eligible for support:
research, collecting, documentation, artistic transmission, first works, creation, training, professional development, internships, mentoring, travel, residencies, exchanges, first professional experiences, sponsorships, circulation, promotion, etc.
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2. Microgrants
- This component facilitates artists' early career and First Nations artists' professional development by supporting first professional experiences, mentorships and guidance.
- Supports First Nations artists in their practice throughout their careers.
- Supports the dissemination, circulation and promotion of First Nations works and artists inside as well as outside Québec.
- Includes a simplified submission process and a shorter response time.
- Ideal for up-and-coming First Nations artists.
Examples of activities that may be eligible for support:
transmission, training, internships, first professional experiences, mentorships, travel, circulation of works, specialized equipment rental, purchase of materials, promotion, creation, research, etc.
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© Catherine Deslauriers
3. Impetus
- Boosts the careers of First Nations artists by providing them with their first grant.
- This application must be submitted by another artist or cultural worker, who is responsible for putting together the documentation. Applications may also be submitted by members of the artist's community or by the artist's entourage.
- Applications are evaluated by a jury that meets once a year and includes, Elders, artists and seasoned and recognized First Nations creators or cultural managers.
*There is a deadline for submissions.
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© Lucasi Kiatainaq (Kangiqsujuaq)