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Explore and Create – Artist-Driven Organizations │ Canada Council for the Arts

September 2, 2025

Value

Up to 60% of your total annual revenues, averaged over the last 3 years.

Description

The Artist-Driven Organizations component of Explore and Create supports the development of artistic activities, from research, creation, and production through to dissemination, by Canadian arts organizations that are driven by the vision of artistic leaders. Grants fund the activities of organizations mandated to support the creative process of artists, stimulating the emergence of new artistic voices and offering a range of artistic experiences to the public.

Eligible Applicants

Types of potential applicants to this component include:

  • artistic organizations

Eligible Expenses

You can apply for a contribution towards:

  • artistic development
  • creative research
  • creation
  • production
  • dissemination

Deadline Date

The Canada Council for the Arts has extended the deadline from January 2024 to the spring of 2025.

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