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curatorial research and may be in the form of an exhibition catalogue, videotape,film, CD-ROM or publication intended for national or international distribution.10.3 How to Apply:Candidates are required to complete an application form, available from the Visual ArtsSection, and to submit it with the required support material. The Canada Council doesnot send application forms by fax or E-mail.10.4 Competition Closing Dates:Completed applications and all support material must be received at the CanadaCouncilor postmarked on or before May 1 st or November 1 st , 1997. Late applications areautomatically ineligible.10.5 Contact: For more information, contact Marianne Heggtveit, Visual Arts Section Officer, toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4269, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4269. The fax number is (613) 566-4332. E-mail: marianne.heggtveit@canadacouncil.ca11.0 PROGRAM: OTHER GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS: JEAN A. CHALMERSFUND FOR THE CRAFTSThe Chalmers Fund enables the Visual Arts Section of the Canada Council to assistnon-profit organizations to undertake projects that contribute to the advancement of thecrafts in Canada. Primary consideration is given to proposals designed to foster theanalysis, evaluation and critical dialogue of Canadian craft production. Each year, anamount of up to $50,000 is available from this fund. Known as the Jean A. ChalmersFund for the Crafts, this sum represents the income from an endowment of $500,000made to the Canada Council in 1985 by the late Mrs. Chalmers.The Chalmers Fund provides partial funding for one-time projects in three differentcategories:Research AssistanceResearch Assistance grants contribute to the direct costs of investigating ordocumenting historical or contemporary developments in the crafts, and issues arisingfrom craft production.Special Project AssistanceSpecial Project Assistance grants contribute to the direct costs of conferences,seminars, symposia and lecture series designed to advance the knowledge andunderstanding of the crafts in Canada. Short-term residencies by senior practitionersPg. 86