Aboriginal Arts and Stories Competition

Deadline Friday, March 31: Aboriginal Arts & Stories CompetitionThis competition,  open to Canadians of Indigenous ancestry up to the age of 29, seeks writing or art piece entries reflective of Indigenous heritage or culture. Entries must include an artist’s or author’s statement explaining how your piece explores Indigeneity. Guidelines and details can be found on the contest website. Entries must besubmitted online or by mail by Friday, March 31.

Youth Dance Workshops

February 28 - March 1: Coastal First Nations Dance Festival Workshops (Updated)The Coastal First Nations Dance Festival is hosted by the Dancers of Damelahamid and the Museum of Anthropology. As part of the festival there will be a series of youth dance workshops (ages 14 – 24) in partnership with the First Nations House of Learning. These workshops are a unique opportunity for youth to receive free mentorship under leading Indigenous dance artists.

Note: The dates for the following workshops have changed from a previous event listing.

“Hoop Dancing with Jessica McMann” will teach participants basic hoop moves, and encourage individual exploration through the Medicine Wheel teachings.

Tues, Feb 28, 2:30 – 3:30pm
Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

“Mau Rakau with Charles Koroneho ” will teach participants Mau Rakau, a traditional Maori martial arts training with a wooden staff to improve mobility, speed, hand-eye coordination and spatial orientation.

Wed, Mar 1, 2:30-3:30pm
Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall

To register for these sessions, or for further details, contact Rebecca Baker.

Career Programs Bus Tour, February 20, 2017

Upcoming deadlines...

Deadline Tuesday, January 31: Good Heart Good Mind ConferenceGood Heart, Good Mind focuses on grassroots activism in the form of visual arts. The goal of this conference is to provide a space for Indigenous youth to come together, network and talk about the different forms of activism that they are engaging within their communities. A large component of the conference will be introducing a variety of Indigenous projects and providing participants the opportunity to strengthen their skills in the area of media, filmmaking, public speaking, web development and more. Emphasis will be on leadership and developing visions of community-leadership ideals. This event is free and open to Aboriginal youth between the ages of 18-24. Wed, Feb 15 -17, 9am-4pm Blue Horizon Hotel, 1225 Robson St. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 31. Questions may be directed tocuystwi@phsa.ca.

Deadline Monday, February 6: IGNITE! Youth-Driven Arts Festival Auditions The Cultch’s Youth-Panel is seeking artists and performers between the ages of 13-29 to participate in the annual IGNITE! Festival, Vancouver’s largest youth-driven arts festival in East Vancouver, celebrating local-culture. Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 11 and the festival will take place in May. All varieties of preforming and visual arts are welcomed.  Interested applicants are encouraged to email with the subject line “IGNITE! Week auditions” to receive an audition-availability form. Questions may be directed to the Cultch’s Youth Program Manager, Kim Harvey.

YVR Artist Scholarships

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2017 ART SCHOLARSHIPS The YVR Art Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2017 Youth Scholarship and Mid-Career Artist Scholarship awards for  BC and Yukon First Nations artists. Each award is valued at $5,000. Up to seven YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarships and up to two Mid-Career Artist Scholarships will be awarded. Youth Scholarship recipients will be brought to Vancouver for an awards ceremony and their art work will be exhibited at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) for one year. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 27, 2017. Eligibility and criteria for the two scholarships include: YVR Art Foundation Youth Scholarship Eligible Applicants: Are of BC or Yukon First Nations ancestry Reside in BC or Yukon  Be between the ages of 16 and 26 Are emerging artists who create visual art that reflects BC or Yukon First Nations' culture Have the goal of becoming a professional artist Are accepted to study with a mentor or at a formal institution of learning Commit to attend the Scholarship Award ceremony in Vancouver on May 26, 2017 and the ceremony in recognition of the completed work, one year later, on May 25, 2018 YVR Art Foundation Mid-Career Scholarship Eligible Applicants: Are of BC or Yukon First Nations ancestry Reside in BC or Yukon Be age 27 or older Create visual art that reflects BC or Yukon First Nations' culture Wish to further their art careers and/or extend their work into a new scale or medium Have completed basic art training Have achieved local and/or provincial recognition through public presentation of their artwork Are accepted to study/work with an master artist; at a formal institution of learning; or on a special project that is of cultural significance to the artist’s community Are able to submit a portfolio of artwork that demonstrates the artist’s commitment to their practice For more information on the YVR Art Foundation and to apply for the scholarships go to the Foundation website: www.yvraf.com/programs. Please forward this email to those who may be interested in applying for a scholarship. If you have any questions, please contact the YVR Art Foundation at cynthia@yvraf.com or ph.604.276.6261.

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