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Conseil des arts de Montréal and Pratt and Whitney Canada
Les Femmeuses Pratt & Whitney Canada Prize

This prize honours the work of a Montreal-based, contemporary, professional female visual artist with at least 10 years of professional practice in the field.

This prize honours the work of a professional female Montreal-based contemporary visual artist. The award is given each year during the Grand Prix du Conseil des Arts de Montreal luncheon. Submissions are evaluated by a jury composed of the CAM visual arts sectorial committee and two other people from the visual arts sector recommended by Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Eligibility
  • Professional female artist in the visual arts
  • Work in the field of contemporary art
  • Minimum 10 years of professional practice
  • Have exhibited works in solo or group shows
  • Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status
  • Live on the island of Montreal

Please see detailed list of eligibility requirements on the CAM website.

Amount
$5,000
Submissions Date

Winter (December 15)

Website

Programme général de subventions aux organismes artistiques
application info [PDF] (This contains list of all the required application criteria and information about the evaluation process)

Phone

514-280-4125

Please contact CAM directly for prize details.

Conseil des arts et des lettres du Quebec (CALQ)
Artistic Research and Creation Grants—Type A (Architecture)

Provides financial support to professionals with a minimum of 10 years of experience for research and creative work in architecture and related fields.

This grant provides financial support for research and creation of works in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and environmental design. Funding applies to individuals and groups of professionals.

Eligibility
  • Minimum 10 years professional experience
  • Have had works presented in a recognized professional context
  • Professionals with less than 10 years may apply if their work is still substantial enough to support their application

Please see detailed list of eligibility requirements on the CALQ website.

Amount
Maximum $25,000
Submissions Date

Sping (April 1)
Fall (September 10)

Website

http://www.calq.gouv.qc.ca/artistes/architecture_en.htm

Phone

(514) 864-3350 / Toll-free 1-800-608-3350

Please contact CALQ directly for grant details.

The Banff Centre
Visual Arts Programs

The Banff Centre offers a number of different professional development programs and training workshops for curators and visual and contemporary craft artists.

Set on a campus in a beautiful and inspiring mountain location, the Banff Centre, Alberta, is a prestigious and world-renowned arts, cultural, and educational institution and conference facility. The Visual Arts program offers a number of different programs, including workshops and curatorial programs, and curatorial work/study programs, for visual and craft artists and curators.

Please visit the Banff Centre's comprehensive website for submission dates and eligibility details.

Eligibility
Amount

Varies

Submissions Date
Website
Visual Arts Programs at the Banff Centre
Banff Centre Homepage
Phone
1-800 565-9989

Please contact The Banff Centre directly for residency details.

YES Montreal and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF)
YES and CYBF Loans

YES Montreal and CYBF offer a loan of up to $15,000 to help young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 34 to start a new business.

In order to find out all details about the program, you must attend a Grants & Loans information session at YES.

Eligibility
  • Aged 18 to 34
  • Demonstrate relevant knowledge and/or experience within your industry
  • Work in the business on a full-time basis
  • Present a business plan demonstrating the viability of your business
  • Be in business for less than 12 months (from the time of your first sale)
  • Must attend a Grants & Loans Information Session prior to applying for this program

Please contact YES for complete eligibility criteria.

Amount
up to $15,000
Submissions Date

Please consult YES for deadlines.

Website

<a href="http://www.yesmtl.org/>YES Montreal

Phone

514-878-9788 (tel)

Please contact YES directly for program details.