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Artist Fund

Artist Fund

In 2017, we launched the Artist Fund to support the career development of local artists, and have since awarded more than $30,000 in grants through this initiative.

Professional Development

To assist artist members pursuing skill-building opportunities that advance their career. Eligible professional development activities include attending conferences, talks, and courses (either online or in-person) that focus on building entrepreneurial skills, such as marketing, communications, copyright law, technology, work safety certification, and more. Program documents are currently being updated. We will begin accepting applications again in March 2024.

Market Development

To assist artist members in reaching new markets through first-time attendance at a trade show, arts fair or festival, or by accepting invitations by recognized Canadian or international institutions to exhibit work, deliver a keynote address, or accept an award. We are also accepting project proposals that virtually connect artists to audiences in a new market. Program documents are currently being updated. We will begin accepting applications again in March 2024.

Public Art

This program facilitates the realization of a public art project by contributing to the artist's fee. Total annual amount to be awarded in this program is $2500. Please stay tuned for updates on this grant program in 2024.

Artists in the Community

To assist artist members in realizing a community-based art project that will directly engage residents. Total annual amount to be awarded in this program is $2500. Application deadline is September 27th, 2024 for projects taking place before April 15th, 2025.

Important information about the Artist Fund

Artists, please read our Evaluation Rubric prior to completing your application.

We value artists who express and reflect our diverse stories, histories, communities, cultures and artistic practices, and welcome applications from all artists in our community. Read our full Inclusivity, Diversity & Equity Policy (linked here).

Beginning in July 2023, County Arts has added a voluntary Self-Identification section to our Artist Fund and other application processes. This will enable County Arts to take concrete action towards fulfilling several relevant commitments from our 2022-27 Strategic Plan and IDE Policy. For more information, please see our Voluntary Self-Identification Framework and Equity Priority Policy document.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

Competitive Artist Fund applications are assessed by a Peer Selection Committee composed of members of our Artist Advisory Committee and/or artists with specific expertise as needed, who are compensated for their time.

To learn more about past Artist Fund recipients and their projects, please click here.

The Artist Fund can only be sustained with help from the community. Why not support the creative entrepreneurs of our community by making a donation, or becoming a sponsor?

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