The public has spoken. Now it’s your turn.
Thanks to the momentum of our La Ruche campaign, Elodia is giving away 20 free 12-month licences to artists across Canada.
Every discipline. Every province. One simple signup.
Apply nowCall open December 1 to 15, 2026.
Our story
This fall, we launched a campaign on La Ruche with a simple idea: what if we broke the glass ceiling of public arts funding together?
Countless grant applications never get submitted. Not for lack of talent, but for lack of time, tools and guidance. That’s why we built Elodia, a smart platform combining algorithms, proprietary data and AI to help artists find the right programs and build strong applications.
The public answered. Individuals, businesses and organizations believed in the project and backed it.
To thank them, we’re paying it forward: 20 artists will get Elodia free for a full year.
The campaign videos
Discover the story behind Elodia in just a few minutes.
What you get
- Right away: free trial access to Elodia as soon as you sign up. Start exploring the programs that fit you today.
- If you’re selected: a full 12-month Artist licence, completely free. No credit card. No automatic renewal.
- Your trial account is kept until the announcement. Nothing to start over.
Who can apply
- Professional and emerging professional artists
- Every discipline: visual arts, music, dance, theatre, literature, film, media arts, circus, digital arts, fine crafts, multidisciplinary practices
- Living in Canada, in any province or territory
- In English or French
How it works
- Sign up in two minutes, December 1 to 15.
- Get your trial invitation by email and start exploring.
- The 20 licences are awarded based on the criteria in the official rules, aiming to represent a range of disciplines and regions.
- Recipients announced on January 8, 2027.
Opening December 1
Leave your email: we will write to you on opening day.
FAQ
- Is it really free?
- Yes. The licences are a gift from Elodia, as a thank-you for the support we received on La Ruche. You pay nothing, now or later.
- I’ve never applied for a grant. Can I apply?
- Yes. Elodia was designed to guide you from day one.
- I already have an Elodia account.
- Sign up with the same email. Your application will be linked to your existing account.
- How are licences awarded?
- According to the criteria in the official rules.
- What if I’m not selected?
- Your trial stays active and you’ll receive an exclusive offer: 20% off your first Artist year, valid for 30 days.