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Canada Council for the Arts: Circulation and Touring program

2026 Deadlines: January 28, June 3, October 7

Program Summary:

Arts Across Canada and Abroad
Connecting Canadian artists to audiences and the world
Arts Across Canada and Abroad fosters meaningful relationships and exchanges between artists and the Canadian public, and celebrates the creativity, innovation and excellence of Canadian artists by helping to bring Canadian works to the world. Artists, arts professionals, groups and arts organizations can apply to present and share artistic work with diverse communities across the country and around the world.

Circulation and Touring is part of the Arts Across Canada and Abroad program. It funds the circulation and touring of artists, exhibitions and artistic works and activities linked to artistic exchange and networking for Canadian artists, artistic groups and arts organizations. Grants support the presentation and exhibition of performances and works by Canadian artists, which build national or international exposure.

Eligible Activities:

The circulation or touring of artists, exhibitions or artistic works to one or more destinations.

Grant Amount:

Up to $200,000 per application (representing a maximum of 50% of total eligible costs). You can receive a maximum of $400,000 per year.

Maximum Applications per Calendar Year: 6

Who Can Apply:

Potential applicants:

  • Artists or arts workers
  • First Nations, Inuit or MĂ©tis artists or arts/cultural workers
  • Artistic groups
  • First Nations, Inuit or MĂ©tis groups or collectives
  • Artistic organizations
  • Presenting organizations
  • First Nations, Inuit or MĂ©tis not-for-profit organizations
  • Foreign arts festivals, biennales or book fairs
  • Organizations presently receiving core grants can apply.

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