Equinox Program
$10,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Equinox program supports Indigenous artists, curators and groups to engage in artistic creation and professional development. Eligible projects can range from
– research and development for the creation of new works
– creation and presentation of artistic work
– activities that support and strengthen the Indigenous arts community.
Comments on Funding:
The Equinox program provides flexible, short-term support to individual Indigenous artists or collectives. Grant funds may be used for projects that will have a positive impact on building the arts ecosystem in Indigenous communities.
March 17, 2025 September 15, 2025
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. Be Indigenous artists, curators, collectives and group
2. Be emerging, midcareer and senior artists working in all disciplines.
3. demonstrate a clear commitment to the
creation, public presentation, dialogue and appreciation of Indigenous arts practices.
4. 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;
5. Have resided in New Brunswick for at least one year (12 months) prior to the application deadline;
6. Must qualify as a professional artist according to the guidelines in Appendix 1: artsnb Definition of a Professional Artist
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. create an online account on https://artsnb.ca/oa,
2. submit the application by 11:59pm on the deadline date.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Project description, max. 350 words OR a 3-5 minute oral video description of the project
2. Balanced project budget
3. Artist’s CV OR 1-minute oral video description of the applicant’s artistic background
4. Samples of work
5. (If applicable) CV and letter of agreement for each artistic collaborator involved in the project
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice
