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Artists and Community Collaboration Program (ACCP), 2009-10

Program Description

The Artists and Community Collaboration Program (ACCP) is a permanently funded program of the Canada Council for the Arts. ACCP funding is delivered through participating programs in all disciplinary sections of the Canada Council, as well as the Inter-Arts Office and Aboriginal Arts Office.

The ACCP supports diverse artistic activities that bring together professional artists and the broader community.

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Definition

Artists and community collaboration is an arts process that actively involves the work of professional artists and non-arts community members in creative and collaborative relationships.

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Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the ACCP in the appropriate section or office of the Canada Council.

Potential applicants are strongly advised to speak to the appropriate program officer to confirm their eligibility before submitting their request.

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Assessment of Applications

Assessment Process

Applications are assessed by peer assessment committees. These committees are composed of artists and arts professionals chosen for their knowledge and experience in their discipline.

Specific Assessment Criteria

In addition to the regular assessment criteria published for participating programs, peer assessment committees will refer to the following assessment criteria in their evaluation:

  • The merit of the proposed collaboration process (where clear and appropriate strategies and processes must be outlined to ensure a successful collaborative relationship).
  • The relevance of the project for participating community members and for the artists involved, in particular the relevance for youth, Aboriginal communities and culturally diverse communities.
  • The artistic merit of the company or artists involved and their proven ability to carry out such a project, as demonstrated by their resources, expertise and past performance.
  • The public impact of the project.
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Deadlines for ACCP Applications in All Sections or Offices

Aboriginal Arts

For more information, contact Noël Habel, ext. 4178.

Note: This component is intended to support collaborations with non-Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal artists or organizations must take the lead in the collaboration.

Dance

For more information, contact Jerry Longboat,  ext. 5257.

For more information, contact the Dance Section Officer responsible for your file, ext. 4501.

For more information, contact Jerry Longboat, ext. 5257.

Inter-Arts

Artists

Organizations

For more information, contact Sue-Ellen Gerritsen, ext. 4679.

Media Arts

For more information, contact  Felipe Diaz, ext. 5252.

Music

For more information, contact Gerri Trimble, ext. 4103.

Theatre

For more information, contact Kim Selody, Nancy Guertin, Bruce Sinclair or Robert Allen, ext. 4483.

Visual Arts

For more information, contact Geneviève Landreville, ext. 5109.

Writing and Publishing

For more information, contact Catherine Montgomery, ext. 5574.

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Further Information

For further information on the ACCP, please contact the program officer listed for each of the participating programs. Use the toll-free number 
1-800-263-5588 or 613-566-4414, and choose the extension number of the officer you wish to reach. Since programs are subject to change, please contact the program officer for up-to-date information.

Canada Council for the Arts
350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047
Ottawa ON  K1P 5V8

Email: info@canadacouncil.ca

Fax: 613-566-4390

TTY (TDD) machine, for hearing-impaired callers: 613-565-5194

February 2009