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Les Arts et la Ville network is proud to announce a new competition that aims to underscore municipalities supporting the cultural development of francophones in their locality.

To download the participation guide, click here.

ADMISSIBLE ORGANIZATIONS

Local and regional municipalities in Canadian provinces and territories, with the exception of Québec. Municipalities may file their project alone or in collaboration with an artistic or cultural organization.

TYPES OF PROJECTS ADMISSIBLE

A cultural realization that stands out through its contribution to the development of the French-speaking collectivity.

For example: an infrastructure, cultural facilities, an activity or a measure (programs, partnerships, policies, action plans, etc.)

The project must be realized after 2004.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Impacts of the realization (40%)
  Economic, social, community and cultural fallout, citizen participation, inclusion of the francophone population in a minority situation, etc.
• Perspective for sustainable cultural development (30%)
  Integrated approach, partnerships, long-term vision, sustainability, etc.
• Originality and excellence (30%)
  Innovative responses to needs, distinction, etc.

HOW TO PRESENT A REALIZATION?

You must fill out the Candidacy File. The file posts further details on the evaluation criteria. Hard copies of the form may be obtained through our office.

You must transmit photos of the realization (5 maximum). It won’t be evaluated but will serve for dissemination.

Be attentive in fulfilling the form! Completed forms will be posted as received on the website of Les Arts et la Ville.

Candidacy File 2009

PRIZE

The prize will be awarded to the winning municipality on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at a dinner of the 22th annual colloquium of Les Arts et la Ville, held in Lévis.

EVALUATION

The realizations are evaluated by an independent jury made up of representatives from the cultural and municipal spheres, as well as partners. The jury reserves the right not to award a prize if the achievements submitted do not meet the criteria.

DISSEMINATION

The projects will be permanently posted on the website of Les Arts et la Ville. The winner will also be highlighted in a communication campaign in the media and among main municipal and cultural associations.

DEADLINE

The electronic version of the candidacy file must arrive before March 6, 2009 by e-mail at recherche@arts-ville.org or on a CD-ROM by conventional mail at the following address:

Les Arts et la Ville
870, avenue de Salaberry, bureau 104
Québec (Québec) G1R 2T9

INFORMATION

Do not hesitate to contact us for more information on the evaluation criteria or to verify the admissibility of your project!

Martin Valiquette
T. 418 691-7480
C. recherche@arts-ville.org