New for 2023
We are excited to share that our 2023 Scholarship Awards will include a dedicated $5,000 scholarship for a Musqueam Emerging Artist!
We acknowledge and thank Whelan Construction for sponsoring this award.
Our Call for Applications to BC and Yukon Indigenous artists for the 2023 Emerging Artist Scholarship Program and the Mid-Career Artist Scholarship Program has been EXTENDED until Friday, February 10, 2023, at 4 pm PST.
Emerging Artist Scholarship Program
Up to seven Emerging Artist (age 17-29) Scholarships for $5000 each will be awarded to emerging visual artists of BC or Yukon Indigenous ancestry to study with a mentor artist, or attend a school of art or training program.
Mid-Career Artist Scholarship Program
Up to three Mid-Career Artist (age 30+) Scholarships for $5000 each will be awarded to visual artists of BC or Yukon Indigenous ancestry to study with a mentor or master artist, attend a school of art or training program, or create a special project of cultural significance for their community.
Please review the Application Guidelines Document for each program to confirm your eligibility.
For more information on YVR Art Foundation and to apply for a scholarship go to: www.yvraf.com/programs
Questions may be directed to: programs@yvraf.com or phone 604.276.6261.
