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3.2 Value of Grant:Creation/Production Grants: Established artists - $34,000 or $5,000 Mid-career artists - $15,000 or $5,000 Emerging artists - $5,000 Travel Grants: $1,000 or $5003.3 How to Apply:Applicants for Creation/Production or Travel Grants must complete and submit theappropriate application form, which is available on request from the Visual Arts Section.Application forms must be requested at least two weeks prior to the deadline. TheVisual Arts Section does not send or accept application forms by fax.3.4 Competition Closing Date:Completed application forms and support material must be postmarked or received atthe Canada Council no later than the competition closing date indicated below.Creation/production grants: March 1 st . If it falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, thedeadline moves to the next business day.Travel Grants: any time, once per fiscal year (April 1 st to March 31 st ). Please ensure theCouncil receives your application at least one month before your departure.3.5 Contact:For more information, contact Myriam Mérette, Visual Arts Section Officer, toll-free at l-800-263-5588, ext. 4095, or at (613) 566-4414, ext. 4095. The fax number is (613) 566-4332.E-mail: myriam.mérette@canadacouncil.ca4.0 PROGRAM: ASSISTANCE TO FIRST PEOPLES FOR CURATORIALRESMENCIES IN VISUAL ARTSThis initiative provides professional development in all aspects of curatorial practice invisual arts to First Peoples at their chosen host institution. For this program, visual artsincludes painting, sculpture, mixed media, installation, photography and crafts. FirstPeoples include First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Inuit and Métis people.4.1 Eligibility:The curatorial resident and the eligible host institution must apply jointly. Priority will begiven to applications that clearly demonstrate that the details of the residency aremutually agreeable between the individual and the institution. The minimum duration ofeach residency will be one year.Pg. 77