School of Graduate Studies

GRTF480 - Demystifying the funding landscape


Description

Want to know what grants are available to artists in Quebec? Ready to make your first application but not sure how to get started? This is the workshop for you!
 
Finding resources in English for navigating provincial arts funding in Quebec can be a challenge, but ELAN’s Québec Relations project is here to help. In this presentation and Q&A led by Nick Maturo, we’ll cover the basics of arts funding in Quebec and highlight the resources ELAN offers to take the stress and confusion out of the process. From ELAN’s searchable online funding database and one-on-one consultations to match you with the grants that are right for you, to the free referrals for grant assistance to help you apply with confidence, Québec Relations has everything you need to navigate the provincial arts funding system. Join us to learn more!
 
About ELAN’s Québec Relations Project
 
Since its launch in 2018, ELAN’s Québec Relations project has sought to better understand the needs and experiences of the English-speaking arts community and to develop resources that facilitate artists’ access to funding in Quebec through hands-on support and guidance. For more information, please consult the project webpage or contact research@quebec-elan.org. Québec Relations is funded by the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this training, the participants will:
  • Understand the basics of provincial arts funding in Quebec
  • Explore ELAN's resources for funding support
  • Building confidence in applying for arts funding

Leaders Information

Nick Maturo currently serves as ELAN’s Director of Programming, having originally joined the team in 2019. Prior to his current role, he oversaw ELAN’s Québec Relations project, which facilitates English-speaking artists’ access to funding in Quebec through free grant writing resources. Nick holds an M.A. in Communications Studies from McGill University and a B.F.A. in Electroacoustic Studies from Concordia University. As an artist, Nick has been active in Montreal’s experimental music community for over ten years and has performed at the Suoni Per Il Popolo and MUTEK festivals.



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