How do I apply for Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists?

You can apply online through the official program website. Visit the application portal to submit your application.

Who administers Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists?

This program is administered by Canada Council for the Arts.

Are there similar programs to Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists?

Yes! Canada Grants Database has similar programs in the Arts, Culture & Creative Industries category. Browse our database to find more options that match your needs.

How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Explore and Create — Professional Development for Artists

Canada Council for the Arts

🎨 Arts, Culture & Creative Industries🍁 National📚 Training🏪 Small Business📈 Growth❤️ Nonprofit

Money for artists’ professional development

Funding

Up to $600,000

Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

If you’re an artist, curator or part of an artist group or collective, you could get up to $10,000 towards career advancement opportunities, like training, mentorship, or workshops.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Supports Canadian artists, groups, and arts organizations in the research, development, creation, production, and sharing of artistic work, as well as professional development. This includes funding for artistic creation from initial idea to public presentation and multi-year support for artist-driven organizations. Application assistance is also available.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: individual, small, medium

Industries: arts, visual arts, media arts, digital arts, literature, theatre, music, dance, architecture, circus arts

Region: Canada

Demographics: Deaf, hard of hearing, persons with disabilities, persons living with mental illness, First Nations, Inuit, Métis

Other Criteria: Canadian citizens or permanent residents with training in their art form who are recognized by peers as professionals, Canadian artists, groups and arts organizations, incorporated not-for-profit arts organizations (for Artist-driven Organizations stream), organizations driven by the vision of artistic leaders (for Artist-driven Organizations stream), involved in artistic activities such as creation, writing, performing, curation, arts criticism, arts direction and administration, architecture, translation