Connecting Canadian Artists to the World-Arts Board

The travel component of Arts Abroad funds provides travel grants for international presentation, exhibition, artistic collaboration, networking and new market opportunities for Canadian artists and arts professionals, artistic groups and arts organizations.

This aim of this travel grants is to provide support to Canadian artists to attend significant events outside of Canada and build an international presence.

You must register in the portal at least 30 days before you apply.

Eligibility:

• Travel must be outside of Canada, at least 500 kilometers from your place of departure, and by invitation.
• You can apply for single or several destinations within one trip, to/for:
  • develop markets and networks (including participation in official showcases)
  • present artistic work
  • explore future artistic collaborations
  • prospection for exhibition tours (directors and curators only)
  • participate in significant events
  • build on an existing tour (for a single representative of a group or organization)
• Types of potential applicants to this component include:
  • artists and curators
  • arts professionals
  • cultural connectors and sector builders (Equity arts sector)
  • artistic groups and collectives
  • artistic organizations

Check the cut-off dates and notification of result page.

Grant Amount:

Up to $30 000 per year

What can be covered with the grant:

• Air, train or bus fare
• Taxis and shuttle bus fares to and from airports, or bus or train stations
• Accommodation expenses and meals

Note: Differently abled people, including those living with mental illness, and require accommodation at any stage of the application process may be eligible for additional assistance.