Canada Council Artists & Community Collaboration Program (ACCP)

The Artists and Community Collaboration Program (ACCP) funding is delivered through participating programs in all disciplinary sections of the Canada Council, as well as the Inter-Arts Office and Aboriginal Arts Office. The ACCP supports diverse artistic activities that bring together professional artists and the broader community.

Definition

Artists and community collaboration is an arts process that actively involves the work of professional artists and non-arts community members in creative and collaborative relationships.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the ACCP in the appropriate section or office of the Canada Council.

Potential applicants are strongly advised to speak to the appropriate program officer to confirm their eligibility before submitting their request.

Deadlines for ACCP Applications in All Sections or Offices

Aboriginal Arts

• Aboriginal Peoples Collaborative Exchange National and International Project Grants: 15 May and 15 November

For more information, contact Noël Habel, ext. 4178.

Note: This component is intended to support collaborations with non-Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal artists or organizations must take the lead in the collaboration.

Dance

• Artists and Community Collaboration in Dance  15 March

For more information, contact William Lau, ext. 5502

Inter-Arts

Project Funding

The Artists and Community Collaboration Program (ACCP) offers project funding for artists and community collaboration activities in :

Artists

• Integrated Arts and Contemporary Circus Art Program for Artists : 1 May
• Integrated Arts and Contemporary Circus Art Program: Touring Grants : 1 May and 15 November
• Travel Grants to Integrated Arts and Contemporary Circus Art Professionals : no deadline

Organizations

• Inter-Arts Office: Project Grants to Organizations:  15 November
• Integrated Arts and Contemporary Circus Art Program: Touring Grants :  1 May and 15 November

For detailed information about the Artists and Community Collaboration Program for Integrated Arts and Contemporary Circus Art, please click on the following link: IAP ACCP Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (PDF). For more information, contact Sue-Ellen Gerritsen,
ext. 4679.

Documenting Engagement

Documenting Engagement
View excerpts from this video documentary project.

Media Arts

• Artists and Community Collaboration Program: 1 February

For more information, contact  Felipe Diaz, ext. 5252.

Music

• Music Project Grants – Artists and Community Collaboration Program: 1 February

For more information, contact Lucas Schuller, ext. 4294.

Theatre

• Artists and Community Collaboration Program in Theatre: 1 March and 15 September

For more information, contact Nancy Guertin, Bruce Sinclair or Robert Allen, ext. 4483.

Visual Arts

• Artists and Community Collaboration Program in the Visual Arts: 15 April

For more information, contact François Dion, ext. 5268.

Writing and Publishing

• Grants for Literary Arts Promotion: Artists and Community Collaboration Program Grants:
  15 March and 15 September

For more information, contact Catherine Montgomery, ext. 5574.

Further Information

For further information on the ACCP, please contact the program officer listed for each of the participating programs. Since programs are subject to change, please contact the program officer for up-to-date information.

Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON  K1P 5V8

info@canadacouncil.ca

1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, and enter the extension number of the officer you wish to reach

TTY: 1-866-585-5559

March 2011