Professional Development Grant
This grant program is intended to provide partial support to artists, arts administrators, or arts educators for activities that contribute to their professional development and enhance their careers in the arts.
Offered by Winnipeg Arts Council
Amount
Fixed amounts of $500, $750, $1,000 or $1,500, up to 50% of total eligible costs
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Who can apply
All applicants for assistance under this p rogram must meet the following criteria:
- be a working artist or curator , dedicated to the professional practice of art as evidenced by
a significant investment of time and resources, and be recognized as such by peers in their artistic discipline
OR
- be a professional arts administrator with a history of working with Winnipeg artists and arts
organizations. Arts educators working in Winnipeg educational institutions may also be eligible when the proposed activity is directly related to their work in the arts
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- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- live and work in the City of Winnipeg. An applicant must have lived with in the City of
Winnipeg for at least 12 months immediately prior to the application date , and maintain Winnipeg residency throughout the project. P roof of residency may be required.
Only one request may be submitted to this program for consideration at any time , and you can only receive one Professional Development grant per calendar year.
A satisfactory Final Report on any outstanding grant (including grants from other WAC programs) must be received and approved by the Winnipeg Arts Council before a new application can be submitted.
About the funding
Grants are awarded in fixed amounts of $500, $750, $1,000, or $1,500. Applicants may seek up to 50% of the total eligible costs from WAC. Grants of $1,500 will normally not be considered for activities taking place in North America, and partial funding may be recommended.
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