Artist collectives

Abstract and Mission

The 2021 Petrichor International Music Competition will mark the first occurrence of this annual music contest, and will provide support, inspiration, and exposure to instrumentalists and singers from around the world. The competition includes four categories:

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A) Young Solo Performers (under the age of 21, born after July 1, 1999)

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B) Solo Performers (over the age of 21, born before July 1, 1999)

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C) Composers (acoustic or electronic works)

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D) Ensembles (2 or more performers)

The Indigenous Arts and Culture Partnerships Fund supports partnerships and collaborations that create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led arts and culture. The fund aims to spark new relationships between Indigenous artists, arts and culture leaders and professionals, and potential partners at both the grassroots and institutional levels.

The Short-Term Projects component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional and aspiring artists, cultural carriers, arts/cultural professionals, groups, collectives and arts/culture organizations. Grants provide support for any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities for projects lasting up to 12 months.

First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak to a Program Officer before applying.

The Small-Scale Activities component of Creating, Knowing and Sharing funds activities that will advance your artistic career or practice. This may include acquiring materials for artistic production, engaging in career or artistic development activities or benefitting from specific expertise, advice or training from a professional artist or cultural carrier. This component is open to First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, artistic groups, collectives and organizations working in all disciplines.

The Canadian New Music Network is excited to call for Participatory Creative Music Projects to be hosted on the online Participatory Creative Music Hub. Successful applicants will be provided funding for documentation of an existing project.

Amount of grant: $600.00

Application deadline: February 27, 2026

Application form

As a charitable organization, you have specific funding needs. We support charities in the Edmonton area across many sectors, including:

We are now accepting applications for events occurring between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. Applications will be assessed on a first-come/first-served basis, pending program eligibility and budget approval.

If you have received a CEF Grant, please ensure your required Final Report Form is completed and submitted.

CULTURAL EVENTS FUND

Our diverse and distinct culture richly and strongly defines our province.

What is this prize?

The York Wilson Endowment Award enables art museums and non-profit public art galleries to purchase original works by living, contemporary Canadian painters and sculptors.

The Indigenous Arts and Culture Partnerships Fund supports partnerships and collaborations that create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led arts and culture. The fund aims to spark new relationships between Indigenous artists, arts and culture leaders and professionals, and potential partners at both the grassroots and institutional levels.

4 grants are presented to individual professional artists / arts professionals, ad hoc groups, collectives,  organizations and businesses dedicated to developing the arts in the following areas:

• Community Arts
• Performing Arts – Music
• Performing Arts – Theatre
• Visual Arts

Value: $3,000 each