ArtsNS - Grants to Individuals

This program supports Nova Scotia’s professional, practicing artists in the creation and dissemination of their own work.  The program also supports professional artists by helping them to develop their practice and skills in all disciplines including fine crafts, literary, visual, media, and performing arts. 

Individual artists may submit one application per category per deadline.

• Creation Grants $15,000 Maximum
  • Assists Nova Scotia professional artists working independently or collaboratively to create new work, in any art form, by contributing towards the artist’s living expenses and project costs.
• Presentation Grants $5,000 Maximum
  • Assists Nova Scotia professional artists in direct costs associated with public presentation of their work, including but not limited to: travel related expenses, professional fees, framing, installation, costuming, lighting, venue rental, and promotion of the presentation 
• Professional Development Grants $5,000 Maximum
  • Assists Nova Scotia professional artists to pursue excellence in the arts through programs or activities such as mentoring, workshops, apprenticeships, conferences or graduate work. Curators and independent arts administrators are eligible under this category