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We'll keep this page updated with important, need-to-know information like announcements, deadline reminders, changes to program or policies, and updates about the organization. Check back frequently!

  • 2019-2020 AD & JSR Program Changes

    As of April 1, 2019, application deadlines for FACTOR’s two juried programs, Artist Development (AD) and Juried Sound Recording (JSR) will be reduced from three to two per year starting in 2019-2020. For the upcoming year the deadlines are Thursday, May 16, 2019 and Thursday, October 17, 2019.

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  • Meet Chelsea Stewart, a speaker for IWD 2019!

    Meet Chelsea Stewart at FACTOR Info Session on International Women’s Day!

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  • Meet Ruth-Ann Shallow, a speaker for IWD 2019!

    Meet Ruth-Ann Shallow at FACTOR Info Session on International Women’s Day!

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  • Farewell and Congratulations to Scott Long!

    Congrats to Scott Long for starting his new position!

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  • Applicant Annual Profile Review – February 28, 2019

    Applicant Annual Review deadline is Thursday February 28, 2019.

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  • Artist Annual Profile Review – February 28, 2019

    Artist Profile Annual Review Deadline is February 28, 2019.

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  • FACTOR
    AD & JSR Jan 31 Deadline – EXTENDED

    Artist Development and Juried Sound Recording deadline has been extended by 24 hours.

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  • Artist Development & Juried Sound Recording Deadline – January 31, 2019

    The Artist Development and Juried Sound Recording deadline is on Thursday January 31, 2019.

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  • FACTOR Releases 2017-2018 Annual Report

    FACTOR has published its annual report for 2017-2018!

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  • Artist Development & Juried Sound Recording Deadline – September 27, 2018

    The Artist Development and Juried Sound Recording deadline is on Thursday September 27, 2018.

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  • Semi-Annual Profile Review – Friday August 31, 2018

    It’s time for the Semi-Annual Profile Review! A reminder that this review deadline is by request only.

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  • New Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez

    Pablo Rodriguez has been appointed as the new Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism.

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