Individual artists & artist educators

ArtsNL is a non-profit Crown agency created in 1980 by The Arts Council Act. Its mission is to foster and promote the creation and enjoyment of the arts for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.

ArtsNL receives an annual grant from the Province to support a variety of granting programs, program delivery, office administration, and communications. It also seeks support from the public and private sectors. It supports the following artistic disciplines: dance, film, multidisciplinary, music, theatre, visual art, and writing.

Apply to the Touring Artist Fund

We recommend you contact an arts advisor to discuss your proposed tour well before you apply. Email artsfund@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-8789 or toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8789.

Download the application and guidelines.

Apply for arts funding to tour

The Touring Artist Fund (TAF) is for professional Yukon artists and performers. Every year we have $100,000 for touring outside of the Yukon. This fund is open to all artistic practices.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Apply for arts funding to tour

The Touring Artist Fund (TAF) is for professional Yukon artists and performers. Every year we have $100,000 for touring outside of the Yukon. This fund is open to all artistic practices.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Apply for arts funding to tour

The Touring Artist Fund (TAF) is for professional Yukon artists and performers. Every year we have $100,000 for touring outside of the Yukon. This fund is open to all artistic practices.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grant

The Indigenous Artists and Cultural Carriers Micro-grant supports Indigenous Yukon artists and cultural carriers with accessible and timely funding.

How much can you apply for?

You can apply for up to $5,000.

Eligibility

Who can apply?

You can apply to this program to complete a project. You have to be Indigenous and an emerging or established:

What is the Express Micro-grant?

You can apply to this program if you:

• work in a creative or cultural industry; and
• are looking for a small amount of funding to help you complete a project.

You can apply for an amount between $100 and $5,000.

We'll prioritize applications from:

• people who have not received funding before; and
• traditionally underrepresented communities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are:

Apply for funding to advance your career in arts or culture

In 2026–27, the Creative and Cultural Career Advancement Fund (CCCAF) will have an allocation of $100,000 and 2 recipients will receive the award. 

The Creative and Cultural Career Advancement Fund supports people who work in the creative and cultural sectors. The fund supports the development of an individual's creative or cultural career for up to 1 year.

Successful applicants will receive a fixed amount of $50,000.

Apply for professional artistic development funding

The Advanced Artist Award is for Yukon artists who have attained a senior level of practice to create, train and further develop their artistic skills.

Eligibility

The Nova Scotia Talent Trust believes in the creativity of Nova Scotians.

The Talent Trust is a registered charity that provides scholarships to Nova Scotians who demonstrate exceptional potential and commitment to become established artists in their chosen fields.

Our annual scholarships include theatre, film/new media, literary arts, dance, music, voice, circus arts, visual arts, and design.