Arts Across Canada - Circulation and Touring

Overview of the Arts Across Canada - Circulation and Touring program:

The Circulation and Touring Program, part of the Arts Across Canada initiative by the Canada Council for the Arts, is designed to support the movement and touring of Canadian artistic works across the country. This program aims to help Canadian artists and arts organizations reach broader audiences, enhance their professional development, and encourage cultural exchange within Canada.

Benefits of the Arts Across Canada - Circulation and Touring program:

• The Circulation and Touring Program seeks to:
• Promote Artistic Mobility: Enable Canadian artists to tour and present their work to new audiences across Canada.
• Enhance Professional Development: Support artists in their growth by providing opportunities to engage with diverse communities and audiences.
• Foster Cultural Exchange: Encourage cultural exchange and understanding among different regions and communities in Canada.
• Increase Access to the Arts: Ensure a wide range of audiences across Canada have access to high-quality artistic experiences.

Eligibility criteria of the Arts Across Canada - Circulation and Touring program:

• To be eligible for the Circulation and Touring Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Who Can Apply:
• Individual artists, curators, and artistic groups or collectives.
• Canadian artistic organizations.
• First Nations, Inuit, and Metis professional artists, groups, collectives, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Canadian arts festivals and presenters.
• Types of Projects Supported:
• Tours involving the presentation of a series of artistic works or performances in different locations across Canada.
• Circulation of exhibitions or other artistic presentations to multiple venues.
• Participation in artistic residencies that include public presentations or community engagement activities.
• Collaborative projects involving multiple artists or organizations that result in touring or circulation activities.
• The program provides funding to cover various expenses associated with touring and circulation, including:
• Travel Costs: Transportation for artists, artworks, and equipment.
• Accommodation and Per Diem: Lodging and daily expenses for artists and crew members during the tour.
• Production Costs: Expenses related to the presentation of artistic works, such as venue rental, technical equipment, and marketing.
• Fees and Honoraria: Payments to artists, curators, and other key personnel involved in the project.