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, Indigenous creatives 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.
N’we Jinan ArtWorks is powered by the team at inPath.
Apply to be an ArtWorks Mentor
As an ArtWorks mentor, you’ll have a paid opportunity to support young, Indigenous artists as they build skills needed to work as professional artists, freelancers, or creative entrepreneurs while connecting with a large community of creative people.
You’ll also have opportunities to connect with an incredible community of talented artists and attend trainings related to creative entrepreneurship, financial literacy, organizational systems, goal setting, among others!
Deadline to Apply: Applications are now closed
If you have questions about the mentor application process, please email ypa.program.coordinator@inpath.ca
Applications for the 2022-2023 the ArtWorks Emerging Artist & Young Professional Artist programs are now closed.
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 looking to deepen your practice or business savvy
Program highlights
- Access up to $3,000 for an independent project
- Network with a community of artists and creative entrepreneurs
- Up to $1000 administrative stipend
If you have questions about the YPA application process, please email ypa.program.coordinator@inpath.ca
Meet the ArtWorks Community
2021-2022 Emerging Artists
2021-2022 Young Professional Artists
Through workshops and network-based support, ArtWorks participants have been learning from and connecting with:
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