Funded by the Government of Canada’s
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program
N’we Jinan ArtWorks Exploring Creative Pathways with Indigenous Youth is a three-year program designed to meet young creators where they’re at and support them in where they want to go. Working with youth between the ages of 15-30, ArtWorks supports youth in building employability and entrepreneurial skills.
Between 2020 and 2023, ArtWorks participants will be gaining work experience in the creative sector, sharpening their entrepreneurial skills, connecting with creatives from coast to coast, and growing alongside a network of other young, Indigenous creatives.
Youth who are part of this program have access to mentorships, internships, collaborations, workshops, professional writers and photographers, grant writing support, and more!
Most importantly, they can connect to a network of support any time they need.
ArtWorks is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (2020 – 2023) and powered by the team at inPath.
Apply to be an Emerging Artist
Is this program for me?
- You are Indigenous between 18 and 30 years of age
- You are within the first 5 years of your artistic practice
- You are looking for opportunities to build the skills you need to work as a professional artist, a freelancer, a creative entrepreneur, or a professional in the creative sector
Program highlights
- Paid training workshops with leaders in the creative sector and creative entrepreneurs
- Up to $1200 for training
- Up to $500 for materials or equipment to support your practice
- A professional bio and headshot
- Network with a community of artists and creative entrepreneurs
Apply to be a Young Professional Artist
Is this program for me?
- You are Indigenous between 18 and 30 years of age
- You have 1-5 years of experience working as a creative professional
- You have a project or professional development goal in mind
- You are comfortable setting goals and meeting them in a self-directed way
Program highlights
- Access up to $3,000 to lead a self-guided and self- directed project
- Network with a community of artists and creative entrepreneurs
- Up to $1000 administrative stipend
2021-2022 ArtWorks Participants
Emerging Artists
Young Professional Artists
Through workshops and network-based support, ArtWorks participants have been learning from and connecting with:
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