The UNAAN Artist Program is designed for young Innu/Inuit visual artists to focus on their craft.
Participants are encouraged to explore new ideas, create, self-direct their research and time, and cultivate new directions in their work.
The UNAAN Artist Program is looking for artists who want to explore and express their heritage through visual artwork. One prize will be awarded annually and will be chosen based on submitted proposal and supporting documentation.
They allow participants to delve deeply into their practice while easing some of the financial burdens and provides financial assistance of $2,500, and aid with showcasing artwork.
The program will run each calendar year and artists may reapply year after year.
This is for visual artists aged 16-35 who are members of the Innu Nation or a Nunatsiavut Government Beneficiary.
Art can include but not limited to textiles, graphic design, ceramics, drawing, painting, crafts, photography, etc.
The deadline to put in your applications is January 1st, 2022, and the chosen applicant will be notified, and announcement will be made by January 31st, 2022.