How to Apply
RBC provides donations only to arts organizations that are Canadian registered charities. Donations are not given to support individual artists. In addition to our general eligibility criteria, RBC will evaluate emerging artist support project proposals based on the following:
Grants are intended to support programs and initiatives that:
- Support artists who are at an early stage in their careers, have completed their basic training and have created a modest independent body of work;
- Are on-going and sustainable (i.e. not one-time events);
- Educate and raise awareness about the importance of the arts in Canada
- Provide emerging artists with the opportunity to demonstrate their talent publicly (performance or exhibition), and/or to provide a connection to professional contacts (agents, publishers, etc).
Preference will be given to proposals that:
- Provide a clear understanding of the emerging artist selection process (audition or jury) and the relevant geographic scope;
- Demonstrate a clear evaluation process for reporting to RBC;
- Identify an opportunity for RBC clients and/or staff engagement, such as a plan to host clients at a performance, awards event or exhibition, or an outline of staff volunteer opportunities;
- Involve collaboration with people and organizations that are supporting a similar art form or group of artists.
There are two types of grants offered under the RBC Emerging Artist Project:
- Program Grants
RBC is interested in supporting apprentice programs that:
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- Award Grants
RBC is interested in supporting organizations that offer Emerging Artists awards that:
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