Open Call: Equinox Program for Indigenous Artists (Canada)

The Equinox program provides flexible, short-term support to individual Indigenous artists or collectives applying on behalf of small or large groups, arts groups, organizations, community groups, independent arts administrators, and artistic and cultural mediators. Grant funds may be used for organizational development and professional development that will have a positive impact on building the arts ecosystem in Indigenous communities.

Objectives

• The Equinox Program supports Indigenous artists, curators, collectives and groups to engage in artistic creation, professional development and capacity building. There are three types of Equinox grants:
  • Research and Development: Provides applicants with the opportunity to research and develop their practice by attending workshops, mentorships and residencies. Funds can cover the costs of participation fees and/or travel.
  • Creation of New Work: Provides applicants with funding for the creation of new work, and places value on projects with culturally specific dialogues.
  • Connections: Provides funds that bring artists together conferences, workshops, gatherings, exchanges and other activities that foster artistic relationships, connections and partnerships that strengthen the Indigenous arts community.

Funding Information

• Grant amount: $10,000

Eligible Projects

• Projects must be scheduled to begin at least one day after the submission date of the application.
• Collaborative projects or projects involving multiple artists as essential co-creators must include the additional information.

Ineligible Projects

• Artsnb does not fund projects based in primary or secondary schools, as these are funded by the artists in schools programs administered by the Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture.

Eligible Expenses

• Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to:
  • Subsistence (living allowance) up to $2,000 per month for the primary applicant only;
  • Execution costs related to the realization of an eligible project including consumable materials, space rental, equipment rental, artist fees (e.g., for project artistic collaborators), professional services, commissions and purchase of rights; and
  • Transportation and accommodation costs for travel further than 150km.

Eligibility Criteria

• Indigenous artists, curators, collectives and groups are eligible to apply. This program is open to emerging, midcareer and senior artists working in all disciplines. Applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to the creation, public presentation, dialogue and appreciation of Indigenous arts practices.
• In order to be eligible for artsnb funding, an applicant must:
  • Be a Canadian citizen, have an affiliation with a First Nation on Turtle Island, be a permanent resident of Canada or have an application for permanent resident in process;
  • Have resided in New Brunswick for at least one year (12 months) prior to the application deadline;
  • Must qualify as a professional artist according to the guidelines.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Full-time students, Indigenous Bands or groups directly linked to a Band are not eligible.

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