Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts
Overview
The Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts supports many special initiatives of the Canadian crafts community.
What is this prize?
The Jean A. Chalmers Fund for the Crafts assists non-profit visual arts and fine craft organizations and fine crafts professionals in undertaking projects that contribute to an understanding of the fine crafts in Canada via three program components:
- research and policy development assistance (for organizations and individuals)
- special project assistance (for organizations)
- pre-publication assistance (for organizations)
Who created this prize?
This fund was established in 1985 with a contribution from the late Mrs. Chalmers, who left a $500,000 endowment to the Canada Council for the Arts.
For more information
chalmers-prizes@canadacouncil.ca
1-800-263-5588 (toll-free) or 613-566-4414 ext. 5265
Deadline
Annual
Prize amount
$5,000 –
$7,000
By application
Updated guidelines will be posted 2 months prior to the deadline. Submit your application by email to chalmers-prizes@canadacouncil.ca.
We are committed to equity in all our activities, including the administration of our prizes and awards.
Accessibility
For people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or TTY users, please use your preferred MRS (Message Relay Service) or IP service to contact us.
The Canada Council also welcomes VRS (Video Relay Service) calls. For more information, please visit the VRS Canada website.