Grant program for artists – Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec

The CALQ’s grants program supports artists in developing their practice and advancing their professional careers. Divided into nine components, the program provides financial support for a wide range of activities across all disciplines and at different stages of an artist’s career.

The nine components

1. Exploration and Research

Aims to financially support the risk inherent in the research process to promote innovation in art and the exploration of new avenues that contribute to the development of disciplines. Can also support stages of research and experimentation prior to the creation of a work, an exhibition, or a publication.

2. Creation

Aims to financially support the creation of new works, to foster the development of the practice of artists and independent curators, and to encourage a diversity of practices and the renewal of creation.

3. Public presentation

Aims to financially support the public presentation of works, shows or exhibitions, to encourage the dissemination of Québec works, and to facilitate public access to those works in all regions of Québec and abroad.

4. Travel

Aims to support outreach and the participation of artists and curators across Québec and internationally in activities that promote their career development.

5. Circulation of Works Within Québec

Aims to generate exposure for the work of artists and curators within Québec, to extend the lifespan of the works, to grow audiences, and to facilitate encounters between the public and the works.

6. Circulation of Works Outside Québec

Aims to provide exposure for the work of artists and curators outside Québec, to promote their work, and to extend the lifespan of their works.

7. Professional Development

Aims to help artists and curators participate in professional development to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to advance in their careers. Professional development may also include career management activities.

8. Publication and Critical Documentation

Aims to support the advancement of knowledge in different artistic practices and make the public aware of the work of Québec artists and curators.

9. Strategic Opportunities and Career Planning

Aims to support a project or set of projects, in the short or long term, to enable artists and curators to seize decisive opportunities for their career development and planning and for the exploitation of their work.

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The CALQ Grant Primer

Which component should you choose? How do you prepare an application? How does the jury evaluation process work?

The CALQ Grant Primer video series is designed to help you better understand the program and the different stages of the application process. You can watch the videos on our YouTube channel This link will open in a new window.