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  • 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

  • Interweavings Exhibition - Opens Saturday November 15, 1:00-4:00pm

    November 4, 2014

    Please join us at the Richmond Art Gallery for the opening reception of Interweavings, an exhibition featuring the artwork of past recipients of the YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarship and their mentors.

    The Youth Scholarship Artists include Morgan Green, James...More

  • Congratulations to the 2014 Youth and Mid-Career Artist Scholarship Recipients!

    May 28, 2014

    The 2014 Youth and Mid-Career Artist Scholarship recipients will be officially introduced at a reception at YVR, on Friday, May 30th, 2014. We would like to congratulate the Youth Scholarship Recipients: Raven Pearson LeBlanc, Sage Paul, George Lawson, Kelli Clifton, Skil Jaadee White and Charlene Johnny-Wadsworth. As well, we would like to congratulate Luke...More

  • 2014 Scholarship applications are now closed

    February 3, 2014

    Thank you so much to everyone that applied for the 2014 Youth and Mid-Career Artist Scholarships.More

  • Youth and Mid-Career Artist Scholarship applications are due THIS FRIDAY

    January 29, 2014

    Please note that all Scholarship applications are due this Friday January 31st. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Naomi Lerman, Program Manager....More

  • Deadline for Scholarship applications is JANUARY 31st

    January 10, 2014

    If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Naomi Lerman, Program Manager....More

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