Structuring your artist career: where to start

Find grants and financial assistance tailored to your situation:



Federal

· Search for federal funding

Provincial

· Artist Grants – Quebec Arts and Letters Council (CALQ)

Municipal

· Montreal: Montreal Arts Council

In addition to Montreal, several Quebec municipalities offer support programs for artists:

· Quebec: CALQ Territorial Partnership Programs

· Laval: Artist Support – City of Laval

· Longueuil : Aid for Artists and Cultural Organizations

· Gatineau: Outaouais Arts and Literature Fund

· Sherbrooke: Cultural Initiatives Support Program

Tip: Consult your municipality’s website or contact the local cultural department to discover other opportunities specific to your region!

Under 30

· Youth Volunteer Program (Support for professional integration projects in the arts)



Under 35

· YES Montreal – Support for artists
· LOJIQ – Opportunities for Quebec youth

Training in Broadcasting

· Getting Started in Broadcasting – Dance on the Roads of Quebec

· The Association of Artistic Broadcasting Centers (LACDA)

· En Piste

Participate in markets and distribution networks

Key Events and Markets:

· RIDEAU and MY first RIDEAU

· CINARS – International Conference of the Performing Arts

· ROSEQ – Eastern Quebec Network of Show Organizers

· MICC – International Contemporary Circus Market

Structuring your organization is essential for professionalization. Here are some resources to guide you:

· Artenso – Mediation and Structuring
· Diagram – Services for Artists

· En Piste gives its members access to insurance!
Protect yourself and your company with coverage adapted to the realities of the circus.

Become a member

The Artists’ Foundation provides financial and psychosocial support to professional artists experiencing difficult times:

· Jean-Duceppe Fund (financial assistance)

· Balance Program (psychological support)