Paving the way for a new model of creation in Canada’s performing arts.
Artists and arts organizations across the country have told us that too often, they lack the extensive resources and time that are required to develop compelling work – work that is ambitious, innovative and fully realized.
We call this the creation gap.
The National Arts Centre is determined to fill that gap.
Criteria
The National Creation Fund invests in projects that meet the following criteria:
- They are led by Canadian creators in theatre, dance, music and/or interdisciplinary performing arts;
- They are artistically ambitious and compelling;
- They have a strong artistic team and committed producing and presenting partners;
- They are likely to have a national or international impact; and
- They articulate how the Fund’s investment would enhance the project’s development process and elevate the project to a new level.
Our Investment Approach
We make game-changing investments.
We do not invest small amounts of money in a large number of projects; instead, we invest up to $2,000,000 a year in 9 to 11 projects. To date, our investments have ranged from $80,000 to $240,000.
Deadlines
There are no deadlines for submissions. We receive proposals throughout the year, and our curatorial team reviews them on an on-going basis.
You should be far enough along in your planning that we can see a clear trajectory for the work, with both confirmed and potential artists, producing and presenting partners, and funders. We also want to receive your submission in time for our investment to have a meaningful impact on the project’s development. Most successful projects will have a development period of several years.
Before submitting your proposal, we strongly encourage you to contact Fabien Marcil, Artistic Associate, to discuss your project.