{"id":1311,"date":"2016-08-21T13:33:46","date_gmt":"2016-08-21T13:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elan.commun-it.ca\/?page_id=1311"},"modified":"2022-07-01T09:32:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T13:32:21","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/en\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-1x2f4pb-dfc65c1c2a59b21193d05356c22a27f2 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1311'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8z0jjz-4bd95bfb7dc0c5fb5dddf7a8ec3e84ee\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-8z0jjz-4bd95bfb7dc0c5fb5dddf7a8ec3e84ee{\npadding-bottom:30px;\nfont-size:70px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-8z0jjz-4bd95bfb7dc0c5fb5dddf7a8ec3e84ee .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-8z0jjz-4bd95bfb7dc0c5fb5dddf7a8ec3e84ee .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:70px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-8z0jjz-4bd95bfb7dc0c5fb5dddf7a8ec3e84ee .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-8z0jjz-4bd95bfb7dc0c5fb5dddf7a8ec3e84ee .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-8z0jjz-4bd95bfb7dc0c5fb5dddf7a8ec3e84ee .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-8z0jjz-4bd95bfb7dc0c5fb5dddf7a8ec3e84ee av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >FAQ<strong>.<\/strong><\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6l56z3-274649b0517700bf60f1007230a17d2d\">\n.flex_column.av-6l56z3-274649b0517700bf60f1007230a17d2d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6l56z3-274649b0517700bf60f1007230a17d2d av_one_half  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-80m47z-2b34129aee7ea910bff8ee9c66ad3bf1\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-80m47z-2b34129aee7ea910bff8ee9c66ad3bf1{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-80m47z-2b34129aee7ea910bff8ee9c66ad3bf1 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-80m47z-2b34129aee7ea910bff8ee9c66ad3bf1 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-80m47z-2b34129aee7ea910bff8ee9c66ad3bf1 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >ELAN\u2019s Work<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-1puwpjj-b6f434b2dbcbec12c1eefa9d6c8792b7  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-hy7x0f-53f621c749286280a95728714e332d9e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What exactly does ELAN do?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What exactly does ELAN do?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What exactly does ELAN do?\">What exactly does ELAN do?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELAN serves and supports Quebec\u2019s English-speaking artists and cultural workers\u2013 that is, Quebec\u2019s official language minority (OLM) artistic community. ELAN does this through several avenues:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/events\">ELAN Events<\/a>: Connecting artists at networking events, workshops, and other gatherings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/category\/advocacy\/\">Advocacy<\/a>: Communicating the artistic community\u2019s concerns to funders, broadcasters, government committees, and other decision makers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/projects\/\">Projects<\/a>: Nourishing partnerships across sectors, developing opportunities for artists\u2019 career growth, building bridges between Quebec\u2019s regions and linguistic communities, addressing common concerns and celebrating common ground<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/category\/news\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELANews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Circulating information and promoting member activities in our free monthly email newsletter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCELAN\">Facebook,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/ELANQuebec\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elanqc\/\">Instagram<\/a>: Sharing news and opportunities from members and community<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/membership\/\">Membership<\/a>: Boosting ELAN members through promotion, support, and special offers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In all these avenues, ELAN\u2019s scope is province-wide and covers all artistic disciplines, practices, and career stages. ELAN\u2019s membership and community comprises artists from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-f397nj-4adba9c75214d09096376311186cc839'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is an official language minority?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is an official language minority?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is an official language minority?\">What is an official language minority?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French speakers outside Quebec and English speakers inside Quebec are considered to be official language minorities (OLM): communities of people who speak one of Canada\u2019s two official languages, but who are in the minority insofar as the rest of the population in their region speaks the other official language.<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/static1.1.sqspcdn.com\/static\/f\/633158\/9542177\/1290532689467\/Portrait+Stats+Can+ESCQ+EN.pdf?token=1ytVAR%2F2384mKZk%2BefipSN3Omxw%3D\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Statistics Canada report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides more detail on the concept of OLM communities (OLMCs) and the complex definitions involved. According to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www12.statcan.gc.ca\/census-recensement\/2016\/as-sa\/98-200-x\/2016011\/98-200-x2016011-eng.cfm\">Canadian Census,<\/a> Anglophones<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accounted for about 13.7% of the province\u2019s population.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ottawa-based<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fccf.ca\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F\u00e9d\u00e9ration culturelle canadienne-fran\u00e7aise (FCCF)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ELAN\u2019s counterpart, serving and supporting French-speaking artists outside Quebec.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1kqkh7z-a06ab79d3e0ad33a82f69f3571c1d2f8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What about the English Language part of ELAN?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What about the English Language part of ELAN?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What about the English Language part of ELAN?\">What about the English Language part of ELAN?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELAN members have in common the fact of using English in their lives, whether as part of their creative expression, their professional activities, or another domain. ELAN uses the terms English-language and English-speaking inclusively: regardless of mother tongue, anyone can be an English speaker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELAN encourages an evolving Quebec identity that recognizes French as the public language and celebrates social, cultural, and artistic diversity. ELAN believes Quebec\u2019s English-speaking artists benefit from strong connections to their French-speaking colleagues and to each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-1jv32r3-953a59341c618043d9715e32cf0bb017'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How many English-speaking artists live in Quebec?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How many English-speaking artists live in Quebec?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How many English-speaking artists live in Quebec?\">How many English-speaking artists live in Quebec?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Canadian Census, 8,500 English-speaking Quebecers work in arts and culture. More than 3000 work in film and television, 1000 in music, 800 in visual arts. Smaller numbers work in theatre, writing, publishing, media arts, dance and circus arts. Significant numbers work in fields such as animation and translation. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many artists work in at least two languages. ELAN&#8217;s 2010 study [Link to study in the Resources section] of workers in Film and Television revealed that 26% live in bilingual homes, 62% considered themselves fluently bilingual, and 97% were at least partially bilingual.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-7c6hjz-14643356d9062405276430f283079b57'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What does ELAN do for its members?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What does ELAN do for its members?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What does ELAN do for its members?\">What does ELAN do for its members?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELAN\u2019s work benefits all artists and arts lovers, but goes the extra mile for members. ELAN Members get:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotion and visibility on social media (3300+ followers on\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCELAN\/\">Facebook<\/a>, 2900+ on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ELANQuebec\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a> and 100+ on Instagram<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and in<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/category\/e-newsletter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELANews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2400+ subscribers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/why-join-elan\/\">Discounts<\/a> on arts and culture stuff \u2013 10% off at Librairie Drawn + Quarterly, anyone?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidance on funding opportunities, resources, and career development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advance notice of projects, campaigns, and other opportunities to connect with fellow artists and grow their careers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free, discounted, or exclusive access to ELAN workshops and paid events, like the very popular Getting Media Attention workshop with<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/montreal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBC Montreal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Spotlight on their work in ELAN\u2019s Membership Directory\u00a0(online soon!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chance to present their work to captive audiences at regular networking events<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/membership\">here<\/a> to find out more about the benefits of ELAN membership.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-c8kky7-14beec72a7f1d1b701a04841353c4b39'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What kind of advocacy work does ELAN do?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What kind of advocacy work does ELAN do?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What kind of advocacy work does ELAN do?\">What kind of advocacy work does ELAN do?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELAN regularly meets with federal institutions (e.g. the<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/canadacouncil.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada Council for the Arts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.telefilm.ca\/en\/?q=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telefilm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfb.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Film Board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), Senate committees, French-language arts organizations (e.g. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calq.gouv.qc.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CALQ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, le<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.artsmontreal.org\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conseil des arts de Montr\u00e9al<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), and other decision-makers to discuss issues relating to the arts and culture sector and official minority language communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This work takes place largely behind the scenes, but it produces concrete outcomes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In October 2015, the National Film Board (NFB) signed a three-year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/portfolio-item\/press-release-nfb-elan-qepc-partnership-2015\/\">cooperation and collaboration agreement<\/a> to strengthen Quebec\u2019s audiovisual sector and culture. This result was generated in collaboration with the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/qepc.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quebec English-Language Production Council<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELAN gathered community\u00a0feedback for Quebec\u2019s 2016<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcc.gouv.qc.ca\/index.php?id=5801\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural Policy Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has gone largely unnoticed in English-speaking media.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% of Videotron\u2019s programming on<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/matv.ca\/page\/eng_home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAtv<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, its community television station, is devoted to English-language content \u2013 the result of years of intervention alongside community groups and artists working in the field.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/category\/advocacy\">Click here<\/a> to find out what ELAN has been working on recently.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-dhy0yn-834a5dda9d94d6e4f184cd52299eed7e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I submit an event, job call, or other item to ELANews?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I submit an event, job call, or other item to ELANews?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I submit an event, job call, or other item to ELANews?\">How do I submit an event, job call, or other item to ELANews?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a member, send an email to <a href=\"mailto:news@quebec-elan.org\">communications@quebec-elan.org<\/a>\u00a0with a brief (no longer than 2 sentences!) description and link (if available)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not a member, and you have an opportunity that would benefit other artists \u2013 for example, a call for submissions, a job opportunity, or an offer to collaborate \u2013 email <a href=\"mailto:news@quebec-elan.org\">news@quebec-elan.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for promoting exhibitions, shows, events, or books\/albums\/other artistic products: this is the type of thing we usually reserve as a benefit for ELAN members. To find out more about the benefits of ELAN membership, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/membership\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Be sure to send your posting at least <strong>1 week<\/strong> before the 1st of the month to make sure your post is included!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-97cm0v-96f9de8512d8b9b9e544cb10dfb6744f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I present my work at an ELAN event?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I present my work at an ELAN event?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I present my work at an ELAN event?\">Can I present my work at an ELAN event?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a member, sure! Many ELAN networking events feature a Minute Market, where members sign up for 60-second slots to promote a current or upcoming exhibition, show, book launch, or other project to a captive audience of artists and arts lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/events\">Click here<\/a> to find out about upcoming ELAN events.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-c42jm7-dd178c4a9a61bfecc29759e6ebdcf3e2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Will you help me promote my album\/concert\/production\/movie\/book\/exhibition?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Will you help me promote my album\/concert\/production\/movie\/book\/exhibition?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Will you help me promote my album\/concert\/production\/movie\/book\/exhibition?\">Will you help me promote my album\/concert\/production\/movie\/book\/exhibition?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the kind of thing usually reserved as a benefit for ELAN members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find out more about membership, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/membership\">click here<\/a>. If you\u2019re an ELAN member, email us at <a href=\"mailto:news@quebec-elan.org\">communications@quebec-elan.org<\/a> or tag us on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCELAN\">Facebook<\/a> (ELAN Quebec),\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/ELANQuebec\">Twitter<\/a> (@ELANQuebec) or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elanqc\">Instagram<\/a> (@ELANQC).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-19dzz1r-03809a91328a9d412cc873b325034940'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you offer English classes?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you offer English classes?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you offer English classes?\">Do you offer English classes?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Try getting in touch with a continuing education program like those at<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/conted\/programs-courses\/language-institute.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concordia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/continuingstudies\/programs-and-courses\/languages\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McGill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a community program like the<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ymcalanguages.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YMCA International Language School<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-17g0967-10e2bb86f3de9321db4d8cc6c4b17b4e\">\n.flex_column.av-17g0967-10e2bb86f3de9321db4d8cc6c4b17b4e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-17g0967-10e2bb86f3de9321db4d8cc6c4b17b4e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-60n0wf-7caf7594a80e1c63622543bf41620f25\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-60n0wf-7caf7594a80e1c63622543bf41620f25{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-60n0wf-7caf7594a80e1c63622543bf41620f25 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-60n0wf-7caf7594a80e1c63622543bf41620f25 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-60n0wf-7caf7594a80e1c63622543bf41620f25 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Funding, Networking, and Career Development<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-13w7zlr-0397667226e71ae7742ba093a61f09c3  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-5kf6dr-ac777dbeb1713629e59c3b254b7f1797'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"I\u2019m new to Quebec. Where can I go to find information on establishing myself?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: I\u2019m new to Quebec. Where can I go to find information on establishing myself?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: I\u2019m new to Quebec. Where can I go to find information on establishing myself?\">I\u2019m new to Quebec. Where can I go to find information on establishing myself?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow ELAN on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCELAN\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ELANQuebec\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elanqc\/\">Instagram<\/a> and subscribe to <a href=\"http:\/\/quebec-elan.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=0fd7f177103a51acf8a9669d5&amp;id=e403c64f48\">ELANews<\/a> (it\u2019s free). ELAN shares as many job opportunities as possible through these channels and on our website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/job-opportunities\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/yesmontreal.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES Montreal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s resources for job seekers and artist-entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other good resources: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/artere.qc.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art\u00e8re<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FR) is comprehensive and covers every artistic discipline. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qwf.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QWF<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quebecdrama.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QDF<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/culturemontreal.ca\/en\/home\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture Montr\u00e9al<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> distribute job opportunities to their members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a returning student under 30, register for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngcanadaworks.ca\/index.cfm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young Canada Works<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many arts organizations fund temporary positions through YCW.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same with Emploi-Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emploiquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/citizens\/starting-a-new-job\/employment-integration-programs\/wage-subsidy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wage subsidy<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is open to workers at the beginning of their career. Some employers require a letter of eligibility as part of your application package, so it\u2019s worth getting to know the program in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emploi-Qu\u00e9bec also offers project grants to cultural workers under 30 through the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emploiquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/citizens\/developing-your-skills-and-having-them-recognized\/job-readiness\/young-volunteers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young Volunteers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeunes <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">volontaires) program<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To improve your French (and your chances in the job market), look into the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca\/publications\/en\/form\/formulaire-francisation-anglais-dyn.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Francisation program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or classes through CEGEPs or other continuing education institutions. There are also many <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meetup groups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you can practice. ELAN is also partners with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/French-With-Ease-Jessica_ELAN.pdf\">Jessica Valm\u00e9<\/a>, a French language instructor and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clcmontreal.com\/\">CLC Montreal Language School<\/a>. If you&#8217;re an ELAN member, you qualify for member discounts.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/deals-discounts\/\"> Consult our deals &amp; discounts page for details<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get out there. Go to vernissages, panel discussions, arts organizations\u2019 AGMs, and any other free (or paid) events you can find. See the tips on networking above for other suggestions. Networking might not get you a job instantly, but it\u2019s a crucial part of getting to know the field!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4eajm7-88fed88dcb65b9cded126b2bc0a3d075'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How can I meet artists working in my area\/discipline? Any tips for networking?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How can I meet artists working in my area\/discipline? Any tips for networking?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How can I meet artists working in my area\/discipline? Any tips for networking?\">How can I meet artists working in my area\/discipline? Any tips for networking?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNetworking\u201d can be an intimidating concept, but it\u2019s really just meeting interesting people who care about the same things you do. Here are some good ways to jump in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come to an ELAN event! Networking events are free and open to everyone, not just ELAN members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Check out ELAN&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/links\/\"> links page<\/a> and research organizations based on your discipline(s) of interest.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to vernissages (exhibition openings), shows, workshops, panel discussions, and 5-\u00e0-7s (networking cocktails). Find information on events in ELANews (<a href=\"http:\/\/quebec-elan.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=0fd7f177103a51acf8a9669d5&amp;id=e403c64f48\">subscribe here<\/a>), and on ELAN\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCELAN\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elanqc\/\">Instagram<\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ELANQuebec\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re at an event, be curious and engaged. Listen carefully and ask good questions. Don\u2019t be afraid to strike up conversations \u2013 everyone else is there to meet people, too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteer. Festivals, galleries, and organizations can often use a helping hand. Volunteering helps you learn about an artistic community, introduces you to fellow volunteers and artists, and often gets you into events for free.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out ELAN\u2019s sister organizations if you\u2019re a writer or theatre artist and want to meet people working in your discipline: the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quebecdrama.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quebec Drama Federation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (QDF), the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qwf.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quebec Writers\u2019 Federation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (QWF), and the<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aelaq.org\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Association of English-Language Publishers of Quebec<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (AELAQ).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking takes practice and time. Notice what works best for you, identify your challenges, and keep at it!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-zel0kv-9e9ccd6a4ad50a05d6a9621260ff51ca'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How can I find work in Quebec\u2019s arts and culture sector?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How can I find work in Quebec\u2019s arts and culture sector?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How can I find work in Quebec\u2019s arts and culture sector?\">How can I find work in Quebec\u2019s arts and culture sector?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow ELAN on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCELAN\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ELANQuebec\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and subscribe to <a href=\"http:\/\/quebec-elan.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=0fd7f177103a51acf8a9669d5&amp;id=e403c64f48\">ELANews<\/a> (it\u2019s free). ELAN shares as many job opportunities as possible through these channels and on our website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/category\/jobs-calls\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/yesmontreal.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES Montreal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s resources for job seekers and artist-entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other good resources: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/artere.qc.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art\u00e8re<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FR) is comprehensive and covers every artistic discipline. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qwf.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QWF<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quebecdrama.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QDF<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/culturemontreal.ca\/en\/home\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Culture Montr\u00e9al<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> distribute job opportunities to their members.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a returning student under 30, register for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngcanadaworks.ca\/index.cfm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young Canada Works<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many arts organizations fund temporary positions through YCW.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same with Emploi-Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emploiquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/citizens\/starting-a-new-job\/employment-integration-programs\/wage-subsidy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wage subsidy<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is open to workers at the beginning of their career. Some employers require a letter of eligibility as part of your application package, so it\u2019s worth getting to know the program in advance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emploi-Qu\u00e9bec also offers project grants to cultural workers under 30 through the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emploiquebec.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/citizens\/developing-your-skills-and-having-them-recognized\/job-readiness\/young-volunteers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young Volunteers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jeunes <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>volontaires<\/em>) program<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To improve your French (and your chances in the job market), look into the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca\/publications\/en\/form\/formulaire-francisation-anglais-dyn.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Francisation program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or classes through CEGEPs or other continuing education institutions. There are also many <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meetup groups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where you can practise.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get out there. Go to vernissages, panel discussions, arts organizations\u2019 AGMs, and any other free (or paid) events you can find. See the tips on networking above for other suggestions. Networking might not get you a job instantly, but it\u2019s a crucial part of getting to know the field<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-485kdb-6d120b3524c4281ff33e36ddff96a512'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Does ELAN provide funding?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Does ELAN provide funding?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Does ELAN provide funding?\">Does ELAN provide funding?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. But we do advocate to funders and decision-makers on behalf of English-speaking artists to maintain, improve, and create opportunities for them to support their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about ELAN\u2019s recent advocacy work <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/category\/news-elan\/\">here<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stay up-to-date with upcoming grant deadlines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/grant-deadlines\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-72vwsv-169a4e08bc7d05346fe0f53c578dfaeb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do you have any grantwriting tips?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do you have any grantwriting tips?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do you have any grantwriting tips?\">Do you have any grantwriting tips?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! Check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/tag\/grant-writing\/\">Grantwriting Resources<\/a>\u00a0in the Documents section.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also host grantwriting workshops. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/events\">Click here<\/a> to see if we have one planned near you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ug8mbj-293aab29defb8e22779eca1f5b16cd2b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"I\u2019m looking for funding for my project and really don\u2019t know where to start. Help?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: I\u2019m looking for funding for my project and really don\u2019t know where to start. Help?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: I\u2019m looking for funding for my project and really don\u2019t know where to start. Help?\">I\u2019m looking for funding for my project and really don\u2019t know where to start. Help?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an ELAN member, we would be happy to sit down with you to talk about your situation and offer specific suggestions. <a href=\"mailto:admin@quebec-elan.org\">Contact us<\/a> to arrange a meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Otherwise, three good places to start are the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artsmontreal.org\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conseil des arts de Montr\u00e9al (CAM)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calq.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conseil des arts et des lettres du Qu\u00e9bec (CALQ)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/canadacouncil.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Look at the programs they offer. If you\u2019re unsure whether you qualify for a particular grant, get in touch with the program officer listed to confirm your eligibility and find out whether your project is a good fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, work backwards. Find a project similar to yours in terms of discipline, scope, and artistic content. Look for a website page, poster, or other promotional material that shows which funders supported it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many funders publish a list of grant recipients online a certain amount of time after a grant is awarded. This is another good way to find out which grants your peers are receiving.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m1htr-246e15a0619bc535c3403c1b195fcb73'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Where can I get money to translate my website\/promo materials into French?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Where can I get money to translate my website\/promo materials into French?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Where can I get money to translate my website\/promo materials into French?\">Where can I get money to translate my website\/promo materials into French?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are surprisingly few clear-cut ways for artists to finance translations. You can write translation into the cost of a project grant, either as a line item (if the grant allows) or as part of your promotional costs. If you\u2019re not quite there yet, try arranging a translation trade with a French-speaking colleague or artist whose work you admire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELAN has been trying to solve the translation funding puzzle for a while now. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/membership\">Become a member<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/quebec-elan.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=0fd7f177103a51acf8a9669d5&amp;id=e403c64f48\">subscribe to ELANews<\/a>, and you\u2019ll be the first to know when we figure it out.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ra9e9r-101c82565f593b179090e414188be13a\">\n.flex_column.av-ra9e9r-101c82565f593b179090e414188be13a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ra9e9r-101c82565f593b179090e414188be13a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-34j627-384caff7aa16b91e80fc32e2338da786\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-34j627-384caff7aa16b91e80fc32e2338da786{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-34j627-384caff7aa16b91e80fc32e2338da786 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-34j627-384caff7aa16b91e80fc32e2338da786 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-34j627-384caff7aa16b91e80fc32e2338da786 av-special-heading-h4 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Membership<\/h4><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-ofou67-d3d3c91b99ee626fde6f8c311a373261  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4p04sf-a0146849339707699d4879a2272739a8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who can be an ELAN member?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who can be an ELAN member?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who can be an ELAN member?\">Who can be an ELAN member?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artists and organizations of all disciplines and backgrounds are welcome to join. Those who consider themselves arts lovers are welcome to join as Friend members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out about membership categories, our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/pwyc\/\"> Pay-What-You-Can<\/a> fee structure and eligibility criteria <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/join-now\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-615vwv-35e9ed42a4577f1380d0621f86917048'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-19' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-19' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-19' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What are the benefits of membership?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What are the benefits of membership?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What are the benefits of membership?\">What are the benefits of membership?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-19' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-19' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discounts, promotion, an online Spotlight showcasing your work, cheap or free workshops, and more \u2013 but most importantly, the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting ELAN\u2019s work on behalf of Quebec\u2019s English-speaking artists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the full slate of membership benefits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/membership\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2yc9db-f00982a4615dd7b16eedb99c8c7cd47c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-20' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-20' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-20' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"I speak English, but it\u2019s not my mother tongue. Can I still join?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: I speak English, but it\u2019s not my mother tongue. Can I still join?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: I speak English, but it\u2019s not my mother tongue. Can I still join?\">I speak English, but it\u2019s not my mother tongue. Can I still join?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-20' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-20' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! ELAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/join-now\">eligibility criteria<\/a> don\u2019t take mother tongue into account. 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