Main Content

Artist Opportunities

The NWT Arts Program continues to create new opportunities for artists to show and sell their work directly to consumers, as well as network with potential future clients, collaborators, and supporters. 

As opportunities are identified, the calls for artists will be posted on this page. These opportunities may include activities such as markets and cultural events, inside and outside the NWT. If artists can apply for funding to participate in the opportunity, it will be clearly noted in the call. The deadline for applications will also be noted in each call.

Call for Expressions of Interest

Closing Date:

Call for Expressions of InterestPan-Territorial Indigenous Contemporary Art Showcase at ART021Shanghai, China, November 12–15, 2026SummaryThe Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai, China is proposing a pan-territorial showcase of Canadian Indigenous contemporary artwork from across Yukon, Northwest Territories (NWT), and Nunavut, at the ART021 Contemporary Art Fair during Shanghai Arts Week, November 12-15, 2026. The NWT Arts Program would like to invite…

Artist to Market Program: Call for Visual Artists

Closing Date:

The NWT Arts Program, through the Artist to Market Program, is calling for applications from Northwest Territories (NWT) visual artists who are ready to show and sell their artwork at markets outside the territory. There are five (5) different market opportunities for NWT artists this year:CRAFTED: Show and Sale:Three-day market in Winnipeg, MB, November 6-8, 2026Eight fine craft artists will be selected for this opportunityVancouver Indigenous Fashion…