Logos and visibil­ity standards

Artists, organizations and artists’ collectives supported by the Conseil des arts de Montréal (Conseil) must mention the Conseil’s contribution in their various communications tools. 

Arts organizations that receive operational support from the Conseil must mention this contribution in all their tools for the duration of the support. 

Artists, organizations and artists’ collectives that receive support for a project or residency must only reference the Conseil’s contribution for the duration of their project, using the related tools. 

For initiatives related to the CAM en tournée program, supported artists, organizations or artists’ collectives must strictly adhere to the standards provided on the web page Documents et matériel – CAM en tournée.  

For written references, here are examples of suggested wordings: 

• “(Name of artist, collective, or organization) thanks the Conseil des arts de Montréal for its financial support.” 
• “The creation of this work was made possible thanks to support from the Conseil des arts de Montréal.” 
• “Public partner: Conseil des arts de Montréal” 

Digital tools 

The Conseil requires that its logo or a written reference (as described above if you do not have enough space for the logo) be prominently visible on digital tools. 

Websites

• On the official website of the artist, collective, or organization, including pages linked to funded activities or on the page (or website section) dedicated to partners, if applicable, with a link redirecting to the Conseil’s website. 

Video

• In the credits of a film or video featuring projects funded by the Conseil or for which the artist, organization, or collective has been supported, in whole or in part, by Conseil funding. 

Newsletters 

• For organizations that receive operational support
  – On the banner that appears in all the organization’s emails containing all the partners’ logos, if applicable, or in a newsletter sent by a mass email at least once a year. 

• For artists, collectives and organizations that receive support for a project or residency 
  – In mass email newsletters that mention the funded activities. 

Press releases 

• For organizations that receive operational support
  – In all press releases distributed by the artist, collective, or organization.  

• For artists, collectives and organizations that receive support for a project or residency
  – In the press releases that mention the funded activities. 

Social media 

• For organizations that receive operational support
  – On social media, the Conseil’s contribution must be recognized in at least one publication per year per network. Please use the Conseil’s social media profile handles (included at the bottom of the page). 

• For artists, collectives and organizations that receive support for a project or residency
  – On social media, the Conseil’s social media handles must be used in publications, visuals and descriptions of events created in relation to funded activities.  

Printed and online documents 

The Conseil requests that its logo be prominently visible on posters, programs, covers, booklets, catalogues, banners and other visual materials in a location that reflects the value of its contribution. 

Messages of support from management 

An official message from the Conseil can be provided for official programs of collectives or organizations; requests for such messages must be sent to com.cam@montreal.ca at least six weeks ahead of time and specify the following information: 

• number of words requested 
• whether a translation is needed 
• whether an official photograph or signature is needed 
• whether there is a specific topic 
• deadline for reception of the message 

Press conferences and promotional events

Supported artists, collectives, or organizations that use the communication tools below must comply with the visibility standards described. 

Projection

The artist, organization, or collective funded by the Conseil must project the Conseil logo (e.g., via PowerPoint) during the event. 

Banners

The Conseil can provide a banner for events. Please contact com.cam@montreal.ca at least 20 business days before the start of the event. 

Verbal announcements

Artists, collectives and organizations must also acknowledge their gratitude to the Conseil des arts de Montréal verbally during an event. 

Speeches

If deemed appropriate, a Conseil representative may give a speech. All requests for speeches should be sent to com.cam@montreal.ca at least six weeks prior to the event and specify the following information: 

• date and location of the event 
• requested speaking time 
• sequence of events
• list of dignitaries, if any 
• nature of the project supported 
• contact person and their contact information 

Invitations

The Conseil is always excited to hear about what’s going on and attend events organized by arts communities. Please keep us informed of your activities.