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Canada Council for the Arts: International Residencies

Deadline: October 21, 2026

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.

International Residencies is part of the Arts Across Canada and Abroad program. It funds activities linked to international artistic and cultural exchanges for Canadian artists, arts workers, artistic groups and artistic organizations. Funding supports creative research and creation that include networking activities within the context of a residency abroad.

Eligible Activities:

Participation in an international residency of at least 5 consecutive days for which you have been invited or selected by an organization.

You can apply for creative research and/or creation that includes international networking.

Grant Amount:

Maximum Funding Amount: Up to $20,000

Eligible Applicants:

Potential applicants:

  • Artists or arts workers
  • Artistic groups
  • Artistic organizations
  • First Nations, Inuit or MĂ©tis artists or arts/cultural workers
  • First Nations, Inuit or MĂ©tis cultural carriers
  • First Nations, Inuit or MĂ©tis groups or collectives
  • First Nations, Inuit or MĂ©tis not-for-profit organizations

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