September Grant Lab
Sep. 18 2026 (Friday)
10:00 to 16:00
$20, $25 or $30 PWYC.
Language: French & English
Only 20 spots available.
Objective
Grant Labs are full-day sessions dedicated to artists working on grant applications. This activity is intended for independent professional artists working in the live arts and applying at one of the Art 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 presentation on how to start the year off right will be given during lunch. We will discuss applications, projects, and other preparations for the year.
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.