Awards & Grants

Deadline: Mid-January, ongoing.

Pilchuck Glass School - John H. Hauberg Fellowship Spring Residency. This residency was established to encourage collaboration among a group of outstanding artists. Amount: room, board, studio space and limited supplies are provided. Contact: Ruth King, Artistic Director, 360-445-3111, ext.31, rking@pilchuck.com, http://www.pilchuck.com.

Deadline: February 1, ongoing.

The Handweavers Guild of America, Scholarship Committee - Silvio and Eugenia Petrini Grant. For study in non-accredited fibre art programs at any skill level. Recipients must be HGA members. Amount: up to US$300. Contact: The Handweavers Guild of America, Scholarship Committee, #211-1255 Buford Highway, Suwanee, GA 30024, 678-730-0010, hga@weavespindye.org, http://www.weavespindye.org.

Deadline: February 1, ongoing.

The Handweavers Guild of America - Mearl K. Gable II Memorial Grant. Provides funds for study in non-accredited programs for any skill level. Recipients must be HGA members. The grant may be used for research and studies connected with the fibre arts. Amount: varies but must be over US#100. Contact: Gable Grant, The Handweavers Guild of America, #211-1255 Buford Highway, Suwanee, GA 30024, 678-730-0010, hga@weavespindye.org, http://www.weavespindye.org.

Deadline: March 1, June 1, October 1, January 1 Ongoing.

Visual Arts Section, Canada Council for the Arts - Travel Grants to Professional Artists in Visual Arts. The grants are for travel to attend or participate in activities related to their practice. Amount: Up to $2,500, depending on need and destination. Contact: Visual Arts Section, Canada Council for the Arts, 350 Albert St., PO Box 1047, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5V8, 1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, ext. 4122, 613- 566-4332, visualarts.travelgrants@canadacouncil.ca, http://www.canadacouncil.ca.

Deadline: March 1 , ongoing.

Visual Arts Section, Canada Council for the Arts - Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts. Allows Canadian visual arts organizations to undertake projects that contribute to the advancement and understanding of the fine crafts in Canada. Amount: Between $5,000 and $7,000. Contact: Jose Niaison, Visual Arts Section, Canada Council for the Arts, 350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047, Ottawa, ON K1P 5V8, 1-800-263-5588, jose.niaison@canadacouncil.ca, http://www.canadacouncil.ca.

Deadline: March 1, ongoing.

Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts - Bill and Stirling Sage Scholarship. An $800 summer scholarship to a ceramic artist between the ages of 18-35. Amount: US$800. Contact: Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, 2915 Country Club Ave., Helena, MT 59602, 406-443-3502, 406-443-0934, archiebray@archiebray.org, http://www.archiebray.org.

Deadline: March 1, ongoing.

Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts - Eric Myhre Scholarship. Awarded to  a summer resident artist of any age who demonstrates exceptional merit and promise. Amount: US$750. Contact: Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, 2915 Country Club Ave., Helena, MT 59602, 406-443-3502, archiebray@archiebray.org, http://www.archiebray.org.

Deadline: March 1, Ongoing.

Glass Art Association of Canada - GAAC Project Grant. Two project grants for members of the association in support of the development of excellence in Canadian Glass. Amount: $1,000 each. Contact: Rachael Wong at rachaelwong@hotmail.com, http://www.glassartcanada.ca

Deadline: March 2, ongoing.

Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts - Archie Bray Foundation Fellowships in Ceramic Arts. The five Fellowships will allow the artists to have the opportunity to focus their attention on producing and exhibiting a significant body of work during their residencies. Amount: $5,000US and one-year residency. Contact: Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, 2915 Country Club Avenue, Helena, MT 59602, 406-443-3502, 406-443-0934, archiebray@archiebray.org, http://www.archiebray.org.

Deadline: March, ongoing.

Society of North American Goldsmiths - SNAG Educational Endowment Scholarships. 1 Hoover & Strong $3,000 scholarship for a graduate student creating production jewelry and 3 Graduate and undergraduate educational scholarships for students enrolled in a Jewellery or Metals program Amount: $1,000 US,one-year complimentary SNAG membership. Contact: Angela Gleason, Society of North American Goldsmiths, angleaso@cabrillo.edu, http://www.snagmetalsmith.org.

Deadline: March 15, ongoing.

The Handweavers Guild of America - HGA and Dendel Scholarships. Students enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate programs in fibre arts in the U.S., its possessions, and Canada are eligible. Scholarships are awarded based on artistic and technical merit rather than on financial need. Amount: varies but restricted to tuition. Contact: The Handweavers Guild of America, #211-1255 Buford Highway, Suwanee, GA 30024, 678-730-0010, hga@weavespindye.org, http://www.weavespindye.org.

Deadline: March 15, Ongoing.

The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft - Artist in Residence Program. Three to twelve-month residencies to support emerging, mid-career, and established artists working in craft media, including but not limited to wood, glass, metal, fibre, and clay. Amount: Studio, monthly stipend. Contact: Jason Kishell , The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main St., Houston, TX 77002, 713-529-4848 ext. 112, jkishell@crafthouston.org, http://www.crafthouston.org.

Deadline: March15, ongoing.

Hand Weavers, Spinners, Dyers of Alberta - Scholarship Program. Offers financial assistance, scholarships (open only to HWSDA members) for course work to be taken. Amount: Up to $2,500 is disbursed per year, but not necessarily in equal amounts to applicants.. Contact: Siri McCormick, Hand Weavers, Spinners, Dyers of Alberta, siri@tedhedz.com, http://www.hwsda.org/scholarship_program.

Deadline: March 31, ongoing.

Pilchuck Glass School - The Emerging Artist-in-Residence (EAiR) program. An eight-week program designed to provide artists at an early stage in their careers with a place and the time to develop a particular idea or work on a project with glass. Amount: Studio space, single room & US$1,000 stipend. Contact:Ruth King, Artistic Director, 360-445-3111, ext.31, rking@pilchuck.com, http://www.pilchuck.com.

Deadline: April 1, ongoing.

Visual Arts Section Officer, Canada Council for the Arts - International Residencies Program in Visual Arts. The International Residencies Program in Visual Arts is intended for professional artists working in the visual arts, fine craft, and independent criticism and curating. Amount: Paris - $21,000; Berlin - $35,500; London - $23,500; New York - $23,500; London - $23,500; Australia - $16,500. Contact: Pao Quang Yeh, Visual Arts Section, Canada Council for the Arts, 350 Albert St., PO Box 1047, Ottawa, ON K1P 5V8, 1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, ext. 5094, Fax: 613-566-4332, http://www.canadacouncil.ca.

Deadline: April 7, April 30, Ongoing.

Salt Spring Arts Council - Awards. Visual Arts award to support post-secondary studies. Amount: $1,000. Contact: Salt Spring Arts Council, 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, 250-537-0899, Fax: 250-537-1678, info@ssartscouncil.com, http://www.ssartscouncil.com.

Deadline: April 30, Ongoing.

BC Arts Council - Scholarship Awards (Junior and Senior categories). For post-secondary education of outstanding BC students of the arts. Amount: Junior Awards: up to $2,000 for full-time winter study; Senior Awards: up to $3,500. Contact: Monique Lacerte-Roth, BC Arts Council, Box 9819, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC, V8W 9W3, 250-356-1718, 250-387-4099, Monique.LacerteRoth@gov.bc.ca, http://www.bcartscouncil.ca.

Deadline: April 30, October 31, Ongoing.

Salt Spring Arts Council - Grants to individuals or groups. Projects of cultural benefit to the community. Preference may be given to GICAC members and to events that make use of Mahon Hall. Amount: Unspecified. Contact: Salt Spring Arts Council, 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, 250-537-0899, Fax: 250-537-1678, info@ssartscouncil.com, http://www.ssartscouncil.com.

Deadline: May 31, ongoing.

The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation, Inc. - Nel Oudemans Award. Candidates must be recent graduates of the NBCCD (having graduated within the last five years) who are currently working in or pursuing further study in the fields of fine craft, design, or visual arts. Amount: $2,000. Contact: The Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation, Inc., P.O.Box 416, Saint John, NB, E2L 4L9, 506-693-5647, sheilahughmackay@nb.aibn.com, http://www.sheilahughmackay.com.

Deadline: June 30, Ongoing.

Director, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery - Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramists. Award is presented annually to a practising early career artist to allow the recipient to undertake a period of independent research or other activities. Amount: $10,000. Contact: Robert Achtemichuk, Director, Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St. N., Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5, 519-746-1882, 519-746-6396, robert@canadianclayandglass.ca, http://www.canadianclayandglass.ca/Awards.htm.

Deadline: June 30, Ongoing.

Director, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery - RBC Award for Glass. Award is presented annually to a practising early career artist who has been working professionally for between 5 to 10 years. Amount: $7,000. Contact: Robert Achtemichuk, Director, RBC Award for Glass, Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, 25 Caroline St. N., Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5, 519-746-1882, 519-746-6396, robert@canadianclayandglass.ca, http://www.canadianclayandglass.ca/Awards.htm.

Deadline: September 1, ongoing.

Program Officer Visual Arts Section Canada Council for the Arts - Assistance to Visual Artists: Long-Term Grants. Long-Term Grants provide support over a two-year period to professional artists who have made a significant contribution to contemporary visual arts. Amount: $40,000 per year; two-year grant to a total of $80,000. Contact: Michel Gaboury, Program Officer Visual Arts Section Canada Council for the Arts, 350 Albert St., PO Box 1047, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5V8, 613-566-4414, ext. 5265, or 1-800-263-5588, Fax: 613-566-4332, info@canadacouncil.ca, http://www.canadacouncil.ca/visualarts.

Deadline: October 1 - March 1, ongoing.

Pilchuck Glass School - The Professional Artist-in-Residence (PAiR) program. Enables experienced professional artists to use Pilchuck Glass School facilities for a specific period of time in Winter-Spring, to work on experimental, exploratory, or challenging projects. Residencies can vary from a few days to a week or more. Artists are entirely responsible for their own project expenses, housing and food. Campus housing for PAiRs and their project assistants may be arranged for a modest fee. Amount: studio & facilities. Contact: Ruth King, Artistic Director, 360-445-3111, ext.31, rking@pilchuck.com, http://www.pilchuck.com.

Deadline: October15, 2010.

Visual Arts Section Officer, Canada Council for the Arts - Aboriginal Traditional Art Forms Program. This program supports Aboriginal groups, collectives, cultural centres and other organizations to undertake activities that contribute to the knowledge, sharing, understanding and development of Aboriginal traditional art forms. Amount: Up to $20,000. Contact: Jim Logan, Visual Arts Section Officer, Canada Council for the Arts, 350 Albert St., PO Box 1047, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5V8, 1-800-263-5588 or 613- 566-4414, ext. 5266, 613-566-4332, http://www.canadacouncil.ca/visualarts.

Deadline: October 31, ongoing.

The Corning Museum of Glass, Artist-in-Residence and Researcher-in-Residence Programs. Month-long residencies are held in March, April, May,  September, October and November. Amount: Transportation, room and board, and basic supplies. Contact: The Corning Museum of Glass, One Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830-2253, 607-974-6467, 607-974-6370, thestudio@cmog.org, http://www.cmog.org/dynamic.aspx?id=244.

Deadline: November 15, ongoing.

British Columbia Arts Council - Project Assistance for Visual Artists. This program assists professional visual artists, craft artists and independent critics and curators towards creation of specific projects. Amount: Categoryl 1: up to $5,000; Category 2: up to $10,000. Contact: British Columbia Arts Council, Box 9819, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 1N3, 250-356-1718, http://www.bcartscouncil.ca.

Deadline: December 1, ongoing. 

Visual Arts Section Officer, Canada Council for the Arts - Assistance to Visual Artists: Project Grants. Project Grants provide support for research/creation, production, and career development activities for professional artists making an important contribution to contemporary visual arts. Amount: Up to $20,000. Contact: Michel Gaboury or Pao Quang Yeh, Visual Arts Section Officer, Canada Council for the Arts, P.O.Box 1047, 350 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5V8, 1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, ext.5265, 613-566-4332, ,http://www.canadacouncil.ca.

Deadline: TBD .

Crafts Council of British Columbia - Grace Cameron Rogers Scholarship. Awarded to a practicing or emerging craftsperson to attend a recognized school or course to upgrade technical or design skills, or to seek stimulus for greater creativity and inspiration. Amount: Variable.. Contact: Crafts Council of British Columbia, 1386 Cartwright St., Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R8, 604-687-6511 or toll free 1-888-687-6511, 604-687-6711, cabc@telus.net, http://www.craftcouncilbc.ca.

Deadline: Ongoing.

The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass - Christopher John Kammerer Memorial Scholarship Fund. Spring & Fall Scholarship Program supports promising young artists from the Northeast, and is available for courses that meet during the spring and fall sessions. Amount: Depending on need. Contact: The Studio of The Corning Museum of Glass, One Museum Way, Corning, NY 14830-2253, http://www.cmog.org/dynamic.aspx?id=244.

Deadline: ongoing.

BC Arts Council - Professional Development Project Assistance. The Professional Development Project Assistance program is designed to assist professional artists and arts administrators to undertake specific activities to advance their practice or career. Study assistance, project assistance and travel assistance is available Amount: Category 1 - up to $2,500; category 2 - up to $7,500.Contact: BC Arts Council (Program Under Review), Box 9819, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 1N3, 250-356-1718, http://www.bcartscouncil.ca.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Global Arts Village - Global Arts Village Residencies. The Artists-in-Residence programme at the centre, provides a unique opportunity for a wide range of creative individuals to develop their artistic journey in a spiritual atmosphere. Amount: The artists’ subsidized contribution towards the programme is US $ 50 per day per person, inclusive of accommodation, studio charges and 3 vegetarian meals. Contact: Global Arts Village, Tropical Drive, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Ghitorni, New Dehli,  110 030, info@globalartsvillage.org, http://www.globalartsvillage.org.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Pollack-Krasner Foundation, Inc - Indidivudal grants. The Pollock-Krasner Foundation‘s dual criteria for grants are recognizable artistic merit and demonstrable financial need, whether professional, personal or both. Amount: Varies, depending on circumstances. Contact: Pollack-Krasner Foundation, Inc, 863 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10075, 212-517-5400, 212-288-2836, grants@pkf.org, http://www.pkf.org/grant.html.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Salt Spring Arts Council - Professional Development Grant for Individuals. For those who require assistance to attend educational courses or workshops. Amount: Unspecified. Contact: Salt Spring Arts Council, 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, 250-537-0899, Fax: 250-537-1678, info@ssartscouncil.com, http://www.ssartscouncil.com.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation - Grant. The purpose of the Foundation is to aid artists in the early stages of their careers. (Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture.) Amount: $12,500. Contact: Diane Pitcher, Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, 1814 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1, Montreal, QC H3H 1E4, 514-937-9225, 514-937-0141, greenshields@bellnet.ca, http://www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org/main.html.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Victoria Hanweavers' & Spinners' Guild Scholarships. VHWSG offers members scholarships to attend conferences and workshops that encourage growth and learning in the fields of weaving and spinning and related textile crafts. Amount: N/a. Contact: Chair of the Scholarship Committee, PO Box 32134, 3651 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC V8P 5M3, 250-385-6674, vhwsguild @ gmail.com, http://www.vhwsg.ca/Scholarship.htm.

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Loans

Deadline: Ongoing.

Business Financing, Vancity Circle Lending Program. Provides access to credit for micro-business owners to acquire assets, establish a credit rating and grow their businesses. Peer lending is a credit arrangement in which a small group of borrowers guarantee each others loans in lieu of providing collateral. Amount: Varies. Contact:Microfinance Program Manager at 604-709-6930, microfinance@vancity.com, http://www.vancity.ca or https://www.vancity.com/MyBusiness/BusinessFinancing/JustStarting/CircleLending/HowToApply/.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Women's Enterprise Centre - Loans to Small Businesses. Loans at competitive market rate to businesses controlled and owned by women to start, purchase or expand a small business. Amount: Up to $150,000. Contact: Women's Enterprise Centre, #201-1726 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9R9, 250-898-3454 or 1-800-643-7014, Fax: 250-868-2709,inquiry@womensenterprise.ca, http://www.womensenterprise.ca.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Community Futures Development Association of BC - Small Business Loans. Community Futures Development Corporations gives loans to support the start-up of small businesses, business expansion, or can be put towards stabilizing an existing business. Amount: Up to $150,000. Contact: Community Futures Development Association of BC, #1056-409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1T2, 604-685-2332, Fax: 604-681-6575, info@communityfutures.ca, http://www.communityfutures.ca/provincial/bc or http://www.communityfutures.ca/programs/programs-for-entrepreneurs/small-business-loans.php.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Small Business Funding Centre - Small Business Grants & Loans. Grants & Subsidies, low- or no- interest loans for new or existing small businesses. Amount: Various. Contact: Small Business Funding Centre, 1500 Bank Street, Room 425, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1B8, 1-800-658-9792, http://www.grants-loans.org.

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