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Deadline: constant intake; any time before the start date of your project or activity
Program Summary:
Artistic Creation is part of the Explore and Create program. It supports artistic research and experimentation, creation, production and public sharing of artistic work. Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations can apply for project grants to develop, create and share artistic works at any or all stages of the creative process.
Projects must primarily aim to support the creation of artistic work. Projects that involve public sharing of work must also involve at least one or more of the activities found in the Eligible activities list below, as all projects must involve creation activities.
Explore and Create funds Canadian artists, artistic groups and organizations committed to the creation and dissemination of innovative, vibrant and diverse art. This program advances Canadian artistic practices by encouraging artists to investigate creative processes and take risks that lead to the development of unique works destined to connect with the public. Explore and Create supports the research, development, creation and production of work, as well as professional development for artists.
Eligible activities:
- Artistic research: Investigating, examining and reflecting upon the process, impacts and outcomes of your artistic practice. This includes curatorial research and critical writing.
- Artistic experimentation: Exploring new approaches, techniques and ideas for your project
- Creation of artistic work: All steps involved in developing and creating an artistic work in any field of practice
- Production of artistic work: Transforming your idea into a final artistic work ready to be shared with the public
- Artists and community collaboration: Activities wherein professional artists and organizations collaborate with community members in the creation of work
- Public sharing of artistic work: Publicly sharing your work in the final stages of the creative process. This could include live performances, exhibitions, screenings, readings, public participation in the creation of work, virtual or digital activities, publication and other forms of dissemination.
Who Can Apply:
Potential applicants:
- Artists or arts workers
- Artistic groups
- Artistic organizations
- Business cultural connectors
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists or arts/cultural workers
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis cultural carriers
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis for-profit organizations
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis groups or collectives
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis not-for-profit organizations
If you are an individual working for a group or organization that is receiving a composite or core grant, you may only apply for a personal project that is not associated with the activities of that group or organization.
