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Indigenous Arts Grant program

by Maurice | February 17, 2022

Amount:

$8,000.00

Type of Program:

Grants


Description:

The Arts Grants program offers three types of grants to support art and artists of Prince Edward Island: 

  1. 1
    The Creation Grant supports the creation of artistic projects by Prince Edward Island professional artists in the following disciplines: crafts; dance; interdisciplinary arts; film and media arts; music; theatre; visual arts; and writing and publishing. Eligible costs include living expenses and direct project costs, such as materials and supplies, pre-production research, documentation costs and equipment rental.
  2. 2
    The Dissemination Grant assists with the presentation of the works of PEI professional artists to the public, ideally in a critical and/or curatorial context, in the following disciplines: crafts; dance; interdisciplinary arts; film and media arts; music; theatre; visual arts; and writing and publishing.
  3. 3
    The Professional Development Grant supports the professional development of PEI professional artists’ careers in the following disciplines: crafts; dance; interdisciplinary arts; film and media arts; music; theatre; visual arts; and writing and publishing. This grant provides financial assistance for professional development and skill building activities that advance the artistic work and careers of eligible applicants. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding for the Creation Grant is up to $8,000 for established professional artists and $5,000 for emerging professional artists.

Funding for the Dissemination Grant is up to $2,500 for established professional artists and $2,000 for emerging professional artists.

Funding for the Professional Development Grant is up to $2,500 for established professional artists, $2,000 for emerging professional artists $1,000 for amateur artists.

Funding for Visual Arts Material Grants is up to $750. 


When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

February 14, 2022

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be Prince Edward Island-based Indigenous artists, or groups (including ad-hoc groups),
  • be professional artists which includes but is not limited to the following criteria:
    a) to have peer recognition,
    b) to have a history of public presentation,
    c) to have training appropriate to the artist's chosen discipline (including learning from elders, mentorship and/or apprenticeship training),
    d) to earn income, fully or in part, from artistic activity,
    e) to demonstrate serious intent and devotion of energy to practicing art.
  • to have peer recognition,
  • to have a history of public presentation,
  • to have training appropriate to the artist's chosen discipline (including learning from elders, mentorship and/or apprenticeship training),
  • to earn income, fully or in part, from artistic activity,
  • to demonstrate serious intent and devotion of energy to practicing art.
  • have a PEI address as their primary residence for a minimum of twelve consecutive months.

    Ad hoc groups are applicants who are two or more individuals who are working collaboratively and are not registered in any manner.

Application Steps:

1

The applicants must submit the online application form.

Documentation Needed: 

​Applicants must submit:

  1. 1
    a curriculum vitae or resume,
  2. 2
    project description, including the start and end date of the project, the amount requested, as well as any other relevant information,
  3. 3
    a project plan and details of how the project will be executed,
  4. 4
    appropriate support material demonstrating recent artistic achievements,
  5. 5
    acceptance into a program (required for Professional Development),
  6. 6
    written offer for exhibition, performance, where appropriate,
  7. 7
    tour date confirmation, where appropriate,
  8. 8
    letters of support, where appropriate.

Program Contact:

Indigenous Arts Grant program

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Aboriginal Business Financing Program (ABFP)
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About Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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