Artists' Fund

Artists’ Fund

The Artists’ Fund of the Artists’ Foundation may be for you. The purpose of this Fund is to support professional artists going through a precarious period. It is a one-time, non-permanent assistance

Details

Three support funds for Québec creators are joining the Artists’ Fund. From now on, artists who are members of SARTEC, RAAV, and APASQ can submit their applications for assistance directly to the Artists’ Fund.

Affiliated Funds:

SARTEC Fund: For current and former members of SARTEC.
Serge-Lemoyne Fund (RAAV): For members of RAAV.
Prévost-Bussières Fund (APASQ): For artist members of APASQ.

If you are eligible for one of these funds, we encourage you to submit an application for support.

The Artists’ Foundation uses the Act Respecting the Professional Status and Conditions of Engagement of Artists to define the term “artist”. With rare exceptions, the Artists’ Fund is specifically intended for artists working in the performing arts, audiovisual or film sectors;

Definition of an artist:

– Declares himself/herself a professional artist;
– Creates works or practices art on his own account or offers his services, for remuneration, as a creator or performer;
– Has peer recognition;
– Disseminates or publicly performs works in a venue or context recognized by peers.

* Due to the high volume of requests for financial assistance, the Artist’s Foundation can only accept one application for financial aid per year. However, psychosocial support is also available to help promote your well-being. To learn more about these services, click here.*

Eligibility criteria

Here are the main eligibility criteria

Be a professional artist with self-employed status;
Work in the performing arts, audiovisual or film sector;
Have been professionally active for the past two years, and earn a living primarily from your work as an artist;
Be 18 years of age or older on the date of your application;
Be a permanent Canadian resident;
Demonstrate real financial difficulties in meeting basic needs such as rent, groceries and health expenses.

*Note: As each situation is unique, our donation allocation committee, whose members are artists from various fields of activity, will analyze each request based on the information submitted. Those eligible for regular employment insurance benefits (unemployment insurance) will not be eligible.

Application form

To make your application, please fill in the form simply and confidentially using our online platform.

Before you begin your application, please have the following information and documents ready:

– Proof of permanent residence: a photo of your health insurance card or valid driver’s license;
– 2023 provincial notice of assessment (Calculation details – Page 2);
– 2024 Provincial Notice of Assessment (Calculation Details – Page 2);
– Curriculum vitae (current and dated);
– Document describing the circumstances that lead you to apply to the Foundation;
– If applicable, attach supporting documents such as a doctor’s bill for illness or work stoppage, proof of overdue payments, an estimate of what you wish to pay with the Foundation’s help, etc.

Please take care to provide us with the requested documents to enable the committee to analyze your request with transparency.

Send a request

Need assistance?

Don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Artists’ Fundation team who will be happy to assist you at 514 ARTISTE (278-4783) poste 3 or by e-mail at accueil@fondationdesartistes.ca .

Artists’ Fund

Details

– Declares himself/herself a professional artist; – Creates works or practices art on his own account or offers his services, for remuneration, as a creator or performer; – Has peer recognition; – Disseminates or publicly performs works in a venue or context recognized by peers.

Eligibility criteria

Here are the main eligibility criteria

*Note: As each situation is unique, our donation allocation committee, whose members are artists from various fields of activity, will analyze each request based on the information submitted. Those eligible for regular employment insurance benefits (unemployment insurance) will not be eligible.

Application form

Before you begin your application, please have the following information and documents ready:

Need assistance?

– Declares himself/herself a professional artist;
– Creates works or practices art on his own account or offers his services, for remuneration, as a creator or performer;
– Has peer recognition;
– Disseminates or publicly performs works in a venue or context recognized by peers.