AMACC will amplify creative voices and grant broader access to arts experiences Montreal, September 14, 2023 – Making a bold, new commitment to the arts in Canada, the Azrieli Foundation launched the Azrieli Music Arts and Culture Centre (AMACC) today…
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New Funding Announcement – Creative Export Canada
As part of the renewal of the Creative Export Strategy, the Creative Export Canada (CEC) program’s funding envelope has been increased by $4 million per year due to the creation of the new Export Development Stream (EDS). This new stream…
Join AOC’s Delegation to Opera Europa’s Fall Conference: Copenhagen / Malmo (Deadline June 16)
The Deadline is coming up fast to participate in AOC’s official delegation to Copenhagen / Malmo October 4-6, 2023 AOC is partnering with Opera Europa, the Canadian embassy, and the Trade commissioner service to provide you with an opportunity to…
AOC’s Opera Artist Resilience (OAR) Program – Final Results
The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) recently concluded an innovative program aimed at building resiliency among opera artists. The program, which involved 314 opera artists and 55 partner organizations, provided direct support, mentorships, and earn-and-learn placements. With a total…
Export Readiness Event – Minutes and Supporting Documents Released
The Association for Opera in Canada, in collaboration with Fascinator Management, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Trade Commissioner Service, conducted a successful export readiness seminar. The seminar aimed to assist opera companies and artists in exploring international…
The Federal Creative Export Strategy has been renewed until 2026
The Creative Export Strategy has been renewed until 2026! The Strategy helps Canadian creative industries maximize their export potential and stand out in the global market. The Strategy’s programs and services could help you expand your sales into international markets if you…
Grant Writing Office Hours & Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Session
It’s grant season again! With many Canada Council grants coming up, AOC has decided to offer a grant writing session. This session will offer an overview of upcoming Canada Council grants, and provide a mix of open time for consultation…
Canada Council Upcoming Deadlines: April 2023
Double-check here : https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/deadlines April 2023 Deadlines include the following. Explore and Create Research and Creation Concept to Realization – Project Grants Supporting Artistic Practice Literary Publishers Arts Across Canada Circulation and Touring Foreign Artists Tours Public Outreach – Project Grants Arts Abroad Circulation…
We have now closed all applications to the OAR program
We have now closed all applications to the OAR program. We have been thrilled by the interest and engagement from our opera community and are proud to support so many artists in new learning opportunities. Thank you to all of…
OAR Program – Urgent Update – Reopening the Earn and Learn stream
le français suit Urgent: We are reopening the Earn and Learn stream of the OAR program and have a limited number of spots available for opera professionals.This program will pay you $2500 to do a short placement (80hrs max) to…
Canada Council Upcoming Deadlines: March 2023
Le français suit There are no Canada Council deadlines or cut-off dates in March 2023 Double-check here : https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/deadlines Funding streams that have no intake deadline or cut-off include: Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations,…
Canada Council for the Arts Digital Originals Results
At the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) launched the Digital Originals Initiative, which provided $5,000 micro innovation grants to artists, groups, and organizations to adapt existing work or create new work for the…