The Travel, Retreat and Initiatives Program – TRIP, is a multi-tiered program designed to assist TAPA members with travel in and out of Toronto only, associated with touring, international collaboration and professional development. In addition TRIP offers a unique retreat opportunity to the TAPA membership.
The Flight Component
One of the inherent challenges facing producers of live theatre and performing arts is travel costs. The Flight Component allows TAPA members to apply for funding to cover air travel costs both nationally and internationally.
The Retreat Component
Valleyview Artist Retreat is located north-west of Toronto in the Hills of Caledon in a secluded rural setting and offers an environment conducive to inspiration and rejuvenation. Creative artists will be free to pursue their work without interruption for up to a full week’s stay. Artistic Directors and General Managers are welcome to apply to this component of TRIP, and consideration will also be given to those working in arts administration seeking a facility for visioning meetings and workshops suitable for 6-8 people (day-use for groups, no overnight). Please note that the retreat is to be used by the recipient only and cannot be extended to friends and family. The Retreat is not accessible by transit; recipient to arrange their own transportation.
Currently, the week of September 28 – October 4, 2026 is on hold for TRIP usage.
Together these two components allow TAPA members to travel outside the city of Toronto and work collaboratively with other artists. TRIP also covers the travel of foreign artists coming to work with companies in Toronto. TRIP presents a vital opportunity for professional development and networking in the professional theatre, dance and opera industry, enabling artistic directors, producers and general managers to attend conferences and festivals. These two components of TRIP are valuable to artists and administrators alike and enable a broad range of TAPA members to participate.
Next deadline for application submissions: Sunday , January 11 , 2026 at 11:59 pm.
