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Grants for emerging artists

The future of the North American carillon community lies with its newest members. We understand that to invest in the future means to promote the education and development of emerging artists.

The Guild of Carillonneurs in North America invites you to apply for an Emerging Artist Grant, which will provide you with both the opportunities and the equipment needed to establish yourself as a professional carillonneur. Since 2021, we have awarded over US$40,000 to more than 2 dozen artists.

See past recipients

Eligibility

There are 2 categories of eligibility depending on the academic credential you recently obtained. In addition, you must be a citizen or resident of the United States, Canada, or Mexico. You do not have to be a member of the GCNA.

Group A

You are an eligible Group A applicant if you passed the GCNA's Associate Carillonneur Exam, or obtained a similar credential, within the past 3 years. You may receive a grant of up to US$750, which you can spend on the following:

Tuition and/or travel expenses within North America for further carillon study in North America
Congress registration and/or travel expenses within North America to attend a GCNA Congress
Purchase of carillon sheet music for use in further carillon study or performance in North America
Travel expenses within North America for short-term residences or internships at a carillon in North America

Group B

You are an eligible Group B applicant if you passed the GCNA's Carillonneur Exam, or obtained a similar credential, within the past 3 years. You may receive a grant of up to US$2,000, which you can spend on all of the expenses in Group A as well as the following:

Travel expenses within North America to give recitals in North America
Rental or purchase of recording equipment to make demos to secure performance engagements in North America
Rental or purchase of a practice keyboard in order to prepare for recitals in North America

Note: an applicant who was awarded a grant in a previous application cycle is subject to a lifetime maximum of US$2,000 under this program. (For example, if you were awarded a grant of $500 in a previous cycle as a Group A applicant, and now you are applying as a Group B applicant, you may only request $1,500.)

How to apply

The application form is available in MS Word or PDF format. (PDF Tip: use the Fill & Sign feature in the free Adobe Reader or another PDF program to fill and sign the form electronically.)

Applications are due on August 1.

Grant disbursement process

Funding allocation decisions will be communicated to applicants within several weeks.

For those allocated funding, the grants may be used for eligible expenses incurred during the three-year period following the application deadline.

Funds are disbursed after receipts are submitted and expenses are verified. The Disbursement Request Form is available in MS Word or PDF format. (PDF Tip: use the Fill & Sign feature in the free Adobe Reader or another PDF program to fill and sign the form electronically.)

Questions? Email the Emerging Artist Grant Administration Committee at emerging@gcna.org.