Visual Arts Grants: The Essentials

Learn how to put together a grant application for the Canada Council for the Arts.
Sean Devine and Michael Peterson,  Program Officers from the Canada Council’s Explore and Create program will walk you through: how to create an artist profile on the Council’s portal, what types of grants are available, what to expect through the application process, and strategies for successful submissions.
We will also speak with Artists’ Network members who have received grants and to hear about their experiences with the process, the benefits and the experience overall.

DATE: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

TIME: 7 – 8:30pm

LOCATION: Online – Zoom will be emailed to you

About the Canada Council for the Arts

The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada’s public arts funder. The Canada Council contributes to the vibrancy of a creative and diverse arts and literary scene through grants, services, prizes and payments to Canadian artists and arts organizations.

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