For Artists · Denman Island, BC
Planning a residency, creative retreat, workshop or project at Camp Denman? There are a number of Canadian arts funding programs that artists can apply to directly. Depending on the program and your eligibility, funding may help with creative development, artist fees, travel, accommodation, materials, research, professional development, production or other project costs.
← Back to Creator in ResidenceEvery funding program has its own rules. Camp Denman is not affiliated with the funders listed below and cannot guarantee that a Camp Denman stay or project will qualify. We encourage artists to contact the funder directly if they are unsure.
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For Canadian professional artists developing or creating new work. Funding can support projects from early research and development through creation, production and presentation.
This is a good place to look if a residency or focused period of creative work is part of a larger eligible artistic project.
Canada Council: Artistic Creation →Small grants designed to help artists with professional growth and opportunities that advance their careers.
Artists considering travel, professional development, learning opportunities or other eligible activities may want to look here.
Canada Council: Arts Across Canada and Abroad →Funding specifically for First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, groups and organizations.
Programs support artistic creation, professional development, travel and both short- and long-term activities.
Canada Council: Creating, Knowing and Sharing →02
The BC Arts Council offers funding for professional artists working in areas including music, theatre, and other eligible disciplines.
If you are a B.C. artist considering Camp Denman for a creative project, residency or professional-development activity, this is a strong starting point.
BC Arts Council: Funding for Individuals →Supports B.C. artists with opportunities to circulate, tour and share their work, including eligible travel.
This may be useful for artists developing projects that involve performances, presentations, or collaborations.
BC Arts Council: Arts Circulation and Touring →For B.C. First Nations artists and cultural practitioners working in a wide range of artistic practices.
Funding programs can support artistic development, creative work, mentorship and the sharing and transmission of culture.
First Peoples' Cultural Council: Individual Artists Program →03
For B.C. recording artists building their music careers.
Depending on the funding cycle, support can include activities such as sound recording, marketing and mentorship.
Creative BC: Career Development →FACTOR provides funding programs for Canadian musicians and recording artists.
Musicians planning a creative project or recording-related project at Camp Denman may want to explore FACTOR's programs.
FACTOR: Programs and Deadlines →A particularly useful program for eligible Canadian songwriters, composers and music creators.
Travel Assistance can support travel connected with eligible activities such as artist residencies.
SOCAN Foundation: Travel Assistance →For eligible SOCAN members participating in professional-development opportunities such as courses and workshops.
This may be worth exploring when attending a qualifying learning or professional-development program.
SOCAN Foundation: Professional Development Assistance →04
Supports Canadian writers and visual artists through programs including research and professional development.
Eligible activities can include research, workshops, courses, internships and other activities that build a career.
Access Copyright Foundation →Funding for eligible emerging artists working primarily in representational painting, drawing and sculpture.
Grants can help with the study and practice of art, including eligible studio, materials and travel costs.
Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation →05
Funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis screen-based and audio storytellers and creators.
Programs can support areas such as project development, production, podcasting, travel and professional development.
Indigenous Screen Office: Funding Opportunities →06
Artists travelling to Camp Denman from elsewhere in Canada should also check the arts council or arts funding body for their home province or territory. Many provincial programs support creation, professional development, travel, residencies, research and other eligible activities.
Ontario
For Ontario-based artists and arts professionals. Programs cover disciplines including visual arts, music, theatre and more.
Ontario Arts Council: Grants →Alberta
For Alberta artists. Individual project grants are available across areas including music, visual and performing arts.
Alberta Foundation for the Arts: Find Funding →Saskatchewan
For Saskatchewan artists. The Independent Artists program supports activities including creation and research.
SK Arts: Independent Artists →Manitoba
For Manitoba artists. Funding streams include creation, residencies, professional development and travel.
Manitoba Arts Council: Grants →New Brunswick
For New Brunswick artists. Funding programs include support for creation, career development and residencies.
artsnb: Grants →Nova Scotia
For Nova Scotia professional artists. Individual funding can support creation, presentation and professional development.
Arts Nova Scotia: Grants to Individuals →Prince Edward Island
For P.E.I. artists. Funding is organized around Create, Share and Learn, with eligible learning activities.
Prince Edward Island: Arts Grants →Québec
For eligible Québec artists and writers. CALQ programs support activities including research and creation.
CALQ: Grants for Artists and Writers →Newfoundland and Labrador
For Newfoundland and Labrador artists. Programs include professional project grants and creation funding.
ArtsNL: Grants →Yukon
Funding opportunities for Yukon artists include the Advanced Artist Award and Creative and Cultural Career programs.
Yukon: Arts Funding →Northwest Territories
For Northwest Territories artists and craftspeople. Programs include project grants as well as artist support.
Northwest Territories: Arts and Culture Funding →Nunavut
Nunavut's arts funding programs support artists and arts projects, including eligible art and music activities.
Government of Nunavut: Arts Funding →Create together
If you are considering Camp Denman for a residency, retreat, workshop, rehearsal, writing project, or other creative work, we’re happy to talk through what a stay could look like alongside a funding application.
