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Connect with an artist and plan your ArtistsInspire project for the 2025-26 school year now! Grants are available while funds last. We are grateful for the financial support of the Government of Canada, which will allow us to be able to continue this program until 2028. For questions and further information, please reach out to us here.

Applications for 2025-26 are open!

What is ArtistsInspire?

ArtistsInspire provides grants and support to English public elementary and secondary schools in Quebec to provide quality in-person and virtual Arts & Culture Experiences with a professional artist. English public elementary and secondary schools are eligible to apply for a $1500 School grant to include an optional add-on of a One Day Event, for a total value of $3000.

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Applications for 2025-26 are open!

Connect with an artist and plan your ArtistsInspire project for the 2025-26 school year now! Grants are available while funds last. We are grateful for the financial support of the Government of Canada, which will allow us to be able to continue this program until 2028.

ArtistsInspire provides grants and support to English public elementary and secondary schools in Quebec to provide quality in-person and virtual Arts & Culture Experiences with a professional artist. English public elementary and secondary schools are eligible to apply for a $1500 School grant to include an optional add-on of a One Day Event, for a total value of $3000. Learn more here.

Support for Schools and Artists from Quebec’s English-speaking communities to connect through hands-on creative experiences – an ELAN/LEARN partnership funded by the Government of Canada’s Action Plan for Official Languages.

CONNECT WITH ARTISTS

ELAN’s ArtEd Team would love to speak with you about how connecting with the Arts & Artists can make a difference for children, families and communities!

Please note that our team currently operates on a part-time basis. While we are fully committed to supporting your project, we ask that you anticipate a response time of 7–10 working days for all general inquiries. If your project is highly time-sensitive to these parameters, please contact us directly via email so we can assess the feasibility of your application.

Contact us to explore your interests and get recommendations on artists who would connect well with your needs.

ARTIST PROFILES

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“Our Cycle 3 students had the privilege of having artist, Mary Williamson work with them to brainstorm ideas for their upcoming storytelling festival. Her strategies were a fantastic stepping stone that allowed the students to begin their own stories with more comfort and confidence.”

Year 6 Our Lady of Pompei Elementary School Mary Williamson 1

Photo: Athanasia Papamichelakis

Stories and News

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Celebrating Year 6 of ArtistsInspire!

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