Canada Council offers grant-writing workshop in Nelson
By Nelson Daily Staff
On Wednesday, Feb. 23, information officers and program officers from the Canada Council for the Arts will offer a free grant-writing workshop for professional visual artists and professional writers.
The workshop will be held at Touchstones Nelson from 1-4 p.m.
The workshop will focus on:
• Travel Grants to Professionals in the Visual Arts
• Assistance to Visual Artists: Project Grants & Long-Term
• International Residencies Program in Visual Arts
• Grants for Professional Writers: Creative Writing
• Travel Grants to Professional Writers.
During the workshop, participants will learn how to complete an application form, submit support material and how the application will be assessed.
Participants are encouraged to read up on Canada Council and its grant programs at www.canadacouncil.ca and come prepared with questions.
Seating is limited, and so artists are asked to confirm their attendance by sending their name and artistic discipline to Hélène Pollex, information officer, 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4075 or helene.pollex@canadacouncil.ca.
