Cultural Outreach Fund

The Cultural Outreach fund is a production support program aimed at providing opportunities for visible minority artists to express themselves creatively through video and media arts. Proposals are encouraged to arrive between October 1 and March 31st and will be assessed by an independent jury within one month of receipt of the proposal. Proposals submitted from April 1 to September 30th may take longer to assess. The successful applicants have one year to complete their project. Eligible projects are those over which the artist has creative and editorial control. Any genre may be accepted (i.e. experimental, drama, documentary, video installation, and new media.). Artists crossing over from other disciplines (i.e. theatre, writing, visual arts, and dance) are also welcome. Support for the projects will be provided in the form of equipment assistance and editing time assistance at Ed Video, as well as the arrangement of a mentor to provide technical guidance.

The successful applicants receive:

• A one year producing membership;

• up to $1,000 in access to Ed Video equipment or workshops;

• payment of an artist fee and screening or exhibition in an EVMAC member event or programming within six months of completion of the project

Applicants must submit:

• a current resumé (with emphasis on your artistic work)

• a 1 to 2 page description of the proposed project (may include a script, treatment, or storyboard)

• a detailed budget or clear request for specific support. (we need to know exactly what it is you are asking us for)

As well as artistic merit, the jury will weigh how EVMAC's fund can fit into the artist's long term goals and if our assistance will help them reach the next step in their career or education. Up to three awards will be made annually. .