Apply for Individual Artist Grant Program for Winnipeg Artists (Canada)

The Winnipeg Arts Council recognizes the individual artist as the primary source of creative activity in all artistic disciplines.

Funding Information

• Two types of grants are available, depending on an artist’s level of accomplishment and experience in the discipline of the proposed project. The Grant amounts are as follows:
  • grant of up to $7,000 for mid-career and established artists
  • grant of up to $3,000 for emerging artists.
• Professional artists who are Deaf, have disabilities or who are living with mental illness may be eligible for additional support for access costs. Professional artists who identify in these groups should contact the Program Manager in advance of the application date for details. Eligible expenses are those which assist the artist in the completion of the project but will not be considered for capital costs or accessibility supports needed for day-to-day living.

Eligibility Criteria

• All applicants to the Individual Artist Grant Program must meet the following criteria:
  • be an artist working individually in any artistic discipline, or in an inter- or multi-disciplinary capacity.
  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
  • be dedicated to the professional practice of art, as evidenced by significant commitment;
  • be free to devote a concentrated portion of their time to the proposed project;
  • live and work in the City of Winnipeg. An applicant must have lived in the City for at least 12 months immediately prior to the application date and maintain Winnipeg residency throughout the project. Applicants may be required to provide proof of residency.

Ineligibility

• Individual Artist Grants are not available to:
  • students
  • amateur artists
  • producers
  • groups/organizations
  • artists who have previously received a grant from WAC and have not completed the project or submitted an acceptable Final Report
  • artists who have already received an Individual Artist Grant in the current calendar year
  • artists who have received two Individual Artist Grants in the current 4-calendar year period
  • artists who have been identified as in collection of outstanding accounts with Canada Revenue Agency
• Individual Artist Grants are not available for:
  • academic programs or school projects
  • projects focused on artist residencies or touring
  • promotional, instructional, or educational projects that primarily benefit an individual or organization other than the applicant
  • activities completed or costs incurred prior to the notification date
  • activities or projects covered by another WAC program.

For more information, Winnipeg Arts Council.