Event

March Grant Lab

Mar. 05 2027 (Friday)

10:00 to 16:00

Friday March 5th, 2027
10:00 to 16:00
$20, $25 or $30 PWYC.

Language:
French & English
Only 20 spots available.

Objective

Grant Labs are co-working sessions designed for artists preparing grant applications. This activity is intended for independent professional artists in the performing arts who are applying to one of the arts councils (CAM, CALQ, or CAC).

Content

THE DAY’S STRUCTURE

  • Upon arrival, artists can book a 45-minute one-on-one meeting with a mentor. During this meeting, the mentor will provide feedback on the artist’s grant application and answer their questions. 
  • For the rest of the day, the office becomes a quiet coworking space, with coffee, snacks, and a printer available.
  • From noon to 1 p.m., participants and the team share a meal (bring your own lunch).
  • An informal workshop/presentation will be given on a specific topic, followed by a discussion/question period.

Biography

Kim-Sanh Châu is an independent dance artist and cultural worker. She has been working at Studio 303 since 2013. She has experience with grant writing for organizations and independent artists with CAM, CALQ, and CAC, for core and project programs. On top of dance related grant applications, she can also help with applications for video and multidisciplinary projects, with a specialty for BIPOC related projects.

Mari Deckers is Studio 303’s executive director. She has worked for AlterHéros, L’R des centres de femmes du Québec, Réseau Koumbit, Glass Collective and Sidetracks (which she co-founded). She is also a visual artist, pursuing her silkscreening practice as an artist and instructor. Trained in active listening, non-violent communication, and anti-oppression, Mari is involved in various community initiatives and collective creative projects.