This program provides ongoing support to non-profit arts schools engaged in full-time professional training.

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Competition and Prizes Program
Deadline: February 1 for organizations

This program provides prize funds for distribution to Manitobans by music organizations sponsoring competitions or activities at a national level.

For a copy of the program guidelines click here.
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Artists in the Schools Residencies Program
Deadline: May 15

This program enhances arts education in Manitoba schools by bringing together practising professional artists of all artistic disciplines with students and teachers (K-12). Schools apply to the Short-Term Residency or the Long-Term Residency program of Council. Generally, schools consult the artist prior to application.

Click here for a copy of the program guidelines, and an application form.

Click here for the Artists in the Schools Directory 2010/2011.

Click here for a copy of the evaluation form for teachers.

Click here for a copy of the evaluation form for artists.

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Community Connections and Access Program
Deadline: April 1, October 1.

The Community Connections and Access Program is designed to address specific needs identified by artists who face barriers to equal opportunities in artistic and professional development and presentation. The program will fund projects to address the needs of the emerging and professional artists in communities that are disadvantaged or under-served. Applications can be submitted by artists, groups, collectives, ensembles and organizations. The maximum award for individual emerging artists is $2,500; for established or professional artists, $5,000; and for ensembles and organizations, $10,000.

For a copy of the program guidelines click here.
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Artists in Community Residency Program
Deadline: April 1, October 1.

The Artists In Community Residency Program will assist incorporated, non-profit organizations in Manitoba with the opportunity to respond to community development needs in, or through, the arts by engaging Manitoba artists to work in Manitoba communities for a specified period of time. In this program artists will engage with the broader community or public in ways that are meaningful and relevant towards the outcome of individual and community development. The artist(s) must be working with a community that would not otherwise be engaged in the arts. This is an opportunity for communities to express themselves through creative collaboration with established and professional artists.

For general guidelines and registration form click here.
For a copy of the program guidelines click here.

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Deep Bay Artists' Residency in Riding Mountain National Park of Canada
Deadline: December 15

The Deep Bay Artists' Residency at Riding Mountain National Park of Canada offers professional artists in all disciplines time, space and a facility in which to work on a creative project in the natural setting of Riding Mountain National Park of Canada. It also offers professional artistic directors and arts administrators the opportunity to undertake visioning, planning and research work.

Riding Mountain National Park of Canada is providing a newly renovated log cabin (live/work studio) to artists, artistic directors and arts administrators who will be selected through the Manitoba Arts Council’s peer assessment process. Residency periods will be 1, 2, 4 or 6 weeks in length, from May through to October. Artists, artistic directors and arts administrators are eligible for a maximum stay of six weeks within a 4-year period, and may apply each year.

For a copy of the program guidelines click here.
(Click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer.)

First time applicant? A consultation with the Program Consultant prior to preparing an application is strongly recommended.

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Special Opportunities Grant
Deadline:
May 15 for projects beginning after June 30

The Special Opportunities Grant supports professional Manitoba artists and arts organizations to undertake unique initiatives or take advantage of extraordinary opportunities. It is intended to fund special projects and artistic endeavours that are not served by other programs at the Manitoba Arts Council. Grants levels will be based on the scope of the project and the availability of funds. The maximum grant will normally not exceed $10,000 for organizations and $5,000 for individuals.

For general guidelines and registration form click here.
For a copy of the program guidelines click here.

(Click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer.)

First time applicant? A consultation with the Program Consultant prior to preparing an application is strongly recommended.

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ArtsSmarts I
Deadline: Applications may be received any time for projects in the current school year.

ArtsSmarts I supports arts integration projects in Manitoba schools through short-term collaboration between schools and local artists.
Please consult the website www.artssmartsmanitoba.ca for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), past project descriptions and to see the Project Gallery.

For a copy of the program guidelines and registration form click here.

(Click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer.)

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ArtsSmarts II
Deadline: April 15

ArtsSmarts II supports arts integration projects in Manitoba schools through long-term collaboration between schools and local artists.
Please consult the website www.artssmartsmanitoba.ca for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), past project descriptions and to see the Project Gallery.

For a copy of the program guidelines and registration form click here.

(Click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer.)

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