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) Networking AssistanceMeetings and Networking SessionsAssistance is available to Canadian artists, presenters, curators, programmers andartists' representatives who wish to meet for the specific purpose of creating newnetworks and/or developing existing networks for the dissemination of the arts.9.1 Eligibility:An eligible meeting or networking session would bring together the main players in aspecific art form or a given geographic area to discuss issues directly related todissemination.Normally, board meetings, general meetings, etc. are not eligible for assistance.Requests are generally co-ordinated and submitted by a professional association,cultural organization or ad hoc group representing the applicants.9.2 Eligible Expenses:Eligible expenses include the kilometric allowance for travel by automobile or the returnexcursion airfare, train fare or bus fare. Accommodation and professional developmentexpenses are also eligible, according to the type of event proposed. The participantsmust contribute financially to the proposed event.WorkshopsIn response to requests from networks, presenters, curators, artists, artists'representatives, artists' associations, contact event organizers and provincialgovernments, the Canada Council provides assistance to hold intensive workshops toincrease knowledge about dissemination activities and to develop dissemination skillsacross Canada.9.1 Eligibility:Eligible topics include development of knowledge of the artistic product, strategicprogramming, marketing the art form, tour organization, and exhibition circulation anddistribution strategies.9.2 Eligible Expenses:Eligible expenses include transportation costs, fees and per diem allowances forfacilitators and/or resource persons. Materials and other expenses may also be eligible,according to the type of event proposed. The host organization must contributefinancially to the proposed workshop.Pg. 110