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  • Drum Auction & Fundraiser

    September 9, 2015

    We are pleased to announce our upcoming Drum Auction & Fundraiser.

    The auction will feature 15 one-of-a-kind elk hide drums that have been designed, painted and donated by prominent BC First Nations artists. The drums will be sold to raise funds for the Foundation's First Nations programs.

    The drums in the auction will be available for online bidding through...More

  • Call for Applications // 2015 Masterpiece Study Program

    July 31, 2015

    Check out our Masterpiece Study Program Grants of up to $2500 for study/research of First Nations art and artifacts at museums in BC and Seattle:

    Burke Museum, Museum of Anthropology, Royal BC Museum, Museum of Vancouver.

    We have just announced our call for applications. See our guidelines and application form...More

  • 2015 YVRAF Awards Reception - May 29, 2015

    May 29, 2015

    We’re celebrating the winners of the 2015 YVRAF awards at the YVR Airport tonight! For more info http://www.yvraf.comMore

  • YVR Art Foundation Announces 2015 Scholarship Winners. Nine B.C. First Nations artists recognized for creative excellence

    May 13, 2015

    YVR Art Foundation (YVRAF) today announced the nine B.C. First Nations artists who will each be awarded $5,000 for their creative excellence and commitment to further develop their art practice. The winners will be recognized at the annual YVRAF Awards Reception held at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The reception will also include the unveiling of the 2014...More

  • Announcing the Masterpiece Study Program Grant Recipients

    March 26, 2015

    We are pleased to announce that 5 artists have been selected to receive a travel/study grant as part of our inaugural Masterpiece Study Program.

    The Masterpiece Study Program grants provide a unique opportunity for BC First Nations artists to travel to museums to study rare collections of First...More

  • NEW VIDEO! Panel Discussion at Richmond Art Gallery

    March 24, 2015

    In case you missed it in November, here is the Panel Discussion for the INTERWEAVINGS exhibition at the Richmond Art Gallery.
    Check out a very interesting discussion featuring:

    Opening Remarks: Nan Capogna, Richmond Art Gallery Curator & Susan Jackson, Executive Director of the YVR Art Foundation

    Panel Facilitator: Brenda Crabtree, Aboriginal Program...More

  • 2015 Scholarships - Thank You!

    March 9, 2015

    Thanks to all the applicants for the 2015 YVR Art Foundation scholarships. We will be announcing the winners in May 2015. Stay tuned!More

  • Lacy Morin-Desjarlais

    February 23, 2015

    We are very saddened by the news that Lacy Morin-Desjarlais, a recipient of the Foundation's Frank O'Neill Visionary Award in 2010, died in a car accident last week along with Michael Green, Michele Sereda and Narcisse Blood. A memorial was held at the York Theatre in Vancouver on Sunday February 22.

    We send our deepest condolences to all of their friends and families...More

  • January 30th is the Deadline for Scholarship Applications

    January 29, 2015

    The deadline is fast approaching for our Youth and Mid-Career Scholarships!

    Artists must apply by January 30, 2015 to be considered for financial support towards formal education, mentorships or a special project of cultural significance in your community. If you have any questions about the program please email...More

  • Panel Discussion: Challenging Traditions in Contemporary First Nations Art

    November 27, 2014

    As part of the Interweavings exhibition at the Richmond Art Gallery, join us this Saturday, November 29, for a discussion around mentorship in First Nations culture and art practices.

    Cody Lecoy, a past recipient of the YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarship is one of the panelists.

    ...More

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