Emerging Artist Grant

Emerging Artist Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Guild of Carillonneurs in North America
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: June 14, 2025

Summary

The Emerging Artist Grant, offered by the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America, supports the next generation of carillonneurs by providing financial assistance for education and professional development. Eligible applicants can receive up to $750 or $2,000 depending on their qualifications, which may be used for tuition, travel, and equipment. This initiative aims to foster talent in the carillon community, ensuring a vibrant future for this unique musical art form.

Overview

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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 AmericaCongress registration and/or travel expenses within North America to attend a GCNA CongressPurchase of carillon sheet music for use in further carillon study or performance in North AmericaTravel expenses within North America for short-term residences or internships at a carillon in North AmericaGroup 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 AmericaRental or purchase of recording equipment to make demos to secure performance engagements in North AmericaRental or purchase of a practice keyboard in order to prepare for recitals in North America