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Note: Applicants must be resident in Manitoba for at
least one year prior to applying.
Major Arts Grant
Deadline: January 15
The Major Arts Grant is available to support personal
creative projects of six to ten months in duration.
It allows artists whose work shows exceptional quality
or accomplishment to concentrate on a specific project
relating to their creative artistic work. The Major
Arts Grant covers living expenses, project costs and
travel expenses and is worth up to $25,000. Artists
in all artistic disciplines are eligible to apply. A
maximum of two Major Arts Grants may be held in five
years.
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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Commission and Development
Grant for Composers
Deadlines: March 1, September 1
This grant assists the creation of original musical
compositions by professional Manitoba composers, and
commissions and/or creative or production development
projects. The maximum available in a fiscal year is
$10,000.
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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Playwrights Grants (Established and Emerging)
Deadlines: March 1, September 1
This grant assists the creation of original works by professional emerging and established Manitoba playwrights, as well as creative or production development projects. The maximum available in a fiscal year is $3,000 for emerging playwrights and $10,000 for established playwrights.
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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Dance Creation/Production Grant
Deadlines: March 1 - for projects commencing May 10
September 1 - for projects commencing November 10
The Dance Creation/Production Grant is available to support the
creation of original works by Manitoba choreographers,
as well as for dance production projects. Individuals,
professional dance artist collectives and professional
dance organizations may be eligible. The maximum grant
available through this program is $15,000.
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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Travel/Professional
Development Grant in the Performing Arts
Deadline: At least one month prior to the commencement
of the project or departure date.
This grant is designed to assist professional Manitoba
performing artists and arts administrators with activities
of short duration that contribute to their professional
development. Only one award may be received in any given
fiscal year. The maximum award for individual artists
is $1,500.
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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Travel / Professional Development Grant for Arts Administrators
Deadline: Applications must be submitted at least one month prior to the commencement of the project or the departure date.
PROGRAM CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
The Manitoba Arts Council’s Travel/Professional Development Grants are designed to support professional arts administrators in professional development and/or travel opportunities that contribute to their careers. Travel/Professional Development Grants are available to professionals working in the arts for projects that develop their professional skills. These applicants may be administrators employed by a professional arts organization or self-employed arts administrators with professional clients.
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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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.
(Click here to download the free Adobe
Acrobat PDF viewer.)
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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 between 1 and 6 weeks, 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 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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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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Music Production Grant
Deadline: March 1
This grant assists the presentation of individual productions or series by professional Manitoba artists.
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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Theatre Production Grants
Deadline: March 1, September 1
This grant assists the presentation of individual productions or series by professional Manitoba artists.
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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Student Bursary Program
Deadline: June 1
This program provides support for Manitoba students of the arts (crafts, dance, film/video, music, theatre, visual art, writing, arts journalism, or arts administration) engaged in full-time, long-term study at a post-secondary institution in Canada or abroad, and who intend to pursue a career in the art form. Applicants must be registered for a full program for six months or more.
For a copy of the program guidelines click here.
(Click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat PDF viewer.)
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Departures Grant
(formerly Multi-Arts)
Deadline: December 15
Departures is a creation/production grant program intended to support artists in experimentation within and between disciplines and to encourage new directions in artistic practice.
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.)
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Manitoba / New Brunswick Creative Residency
Deadline: January 15
The Manitoba/New Brunswick Creative Residency is a multi-disciplinary program that allows professional Manitoba artists to undertake a one- to three-month creation-based or professional development residency in New Brunswick. This program was initiated as a partnership between the Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) and the New Brunswick Arts Board (NBAB). Please note that preference will be given to: applications from Franco-Manitoban Artists (for the first two years of the program); and longer-term residencies. The maximum award for this program is $10,000.
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.)
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Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction
Deadline: December 15
The Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction recognizes the highest level of artistic excellence and distinguished career achievement by professional Manitoba artists, in any art form. The $30,000 Award is presented annually by the Manitoba Arts Council as part of its commitment to recognize and support professional artists in Manitoba. Nominees must have made a substantial contribution over time and continue to be productive in their artistic practice. Professional artists may receive the Award once in their lifetime.
A consultation with the Program Consultant or Douglas Riske, Executive Director, prior to preparing an application is strongly recommended.
For a copy of the Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction guidelines click here.
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