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Inuit Art Foundation Turaagaq (Vision) Grant

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Inuit Art Foundation Turaagaq (Vision) Grant — Inuit Art Foundation
Awakening to the Spirit of Spring (1989) by Inuvialuit artist Elsie Anaginak Klengenberg from Ulukhaktok (Holman), Northwest Territories
  • Who Can Apply: Inuit artists or curators aged 18+ living in Canada with citizenship, permanent residence or refugee status, specialised artistic training and the form's minimum 3–5 years of peer recognition. Academic credentials are not required; suited to established practitioners.
  • The Focus: Large-scale, developed projects or bodies of work, exhibitions, residencies and skill sharing across disciplines. Proposals with artistic vision, clear outcomes or community engagement take priority over commercial aims.
  • The Funding: Grants of C$10,000 or C$15,000 support delivery of a substantial project. New funding is held until final reports for grants from previous program cycles have been received.
  • Key Requirements: Email grants@inuitartfoundation.org the signed form, family/community connections (suggested 150–200 words), bio and statement (about 150–500 words each), CV (three pages maximum), proposal (about two pages), dates and revenue/expense budget. Include up to 15 examples with a captions list: audio/video up to 15 minutes each, writing up to five pages; mail or arranged spoken submissions are accepted.
DeadlineFriday, November 20, 2026
AwardGrants of $10,000 or $15,000
Locationnational
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesEstablished
Age range18–
Application notesSubmit the signed form to grants@inuitartfoundation.org with your name and stream in the subject, or mail to Inuit Art Foundation, Attn: Kajungiqsaut Grants, 1655 Dupont Street Box 11, Toronto, ON M6P 3T1; audio or telephone applications can be arranged at 647-498-7717 ext. 115. English and Inuktut are accepted. Include applicant details and family/community connections (suggested 150–200 words), biography and statement (approximately 150–500 words each), CV (maximum 3 pages), proposal (approximately 2 pages), project dates and the supplied revenue/expense budget. Supply up to 15 work examples and the examples list with captions, copyright and promotional permissions. Images: JPG/PDF/PNG/HEIC; video and audio: maximum 15 minutes each; writing: maximum 5 pages. Include links/passwords and review timestamps; label files by number and name. Media links must remain valid for 4 months. Mailed materials must be postmarked by the deadline and supplied printed or on USB.
Contactkaleekuk@inuitartfoundation.org
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