Mentoring Artists for Women's ArtworkshopHybrid
MAWA New Canadian Mentorship Program
- Who Can Apply: Women, trans and non-binary visual artists who are newcomers (migrants) to Canada and live in Manitoba; applicants must be MAWA members.
- The Focus: A nine-month mentorship (February – September 2027) pairing each newcomer artist with an experienced artist mentor for information, networking and advice, with nine monthly group meetings of all mentors and mentees.
- Cost: No cash award; the mentorship is free. There is no fee to apply, but MAWA membership is required ($30 CAD, or $15 for lower incomes).
- Key Requirements: Email 5 images of your work and a letter introducing yourself, your art, your goals and what you need as a newcomer artist to programs@mawa.ca with 'Newcomer' in the subject line, by the deadline of January 21, 2027 at 12:00am (send by January 20 to be safe).
DeadlineThursday, January 21, 2027
Application feeCA$0
Cost to attendMAWA membership required: $30, or $15 for lower incomes.
DurationNine months
Program datesFebruary 1, 2027 – September 30, 2027
LocationWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Open toArtists in MB
ParticipationHybrid
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesvisual art
Application notesEmail applications to programs@mawa.ca with 'Newcomer' in the subject line. A group orientation takes place in February, when mentors and mentees first meet and group meeting times are set collectively. Starting in March, mentor meeting dates/times are arranged in person or online. At the end of the mentorship, MAWA requires a short written report from you and your mentor.
Contactprograms@mawa.ca
Mentoring Artists for Women's Art
Organization based in Winnipeg