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 Artists - Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week

Post date:

September 28th, 2023

Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW), in partnership with the NWT Arts Program, is now accepting applications for participation as a vendor at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, November 20-25, 2023. Applicants must be Indigenous, registered with the NWT Arts Program and currently reside in the NWT. Successful applicants will have their booth space, airfare including one piece of checked baggage and accommodations covered for the event. To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet all of the criteria as outlined in the call and respond with the required information by...read more

Call for Artists - Forks Trading Company

Post date:

September 28th, 2023

Forks Trading Company (FTC), in partnership with the NWT Arts Program, is accepting applications from NWT visual artists for the opportunity to spend the week of February 12-19, 2024 at Maker Faire by FTC in Winnipeg, MB. This project is for traditional and contemporary visual artists who are ready to show and sell their artwork outside the territory.To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet all of the criteria as outlined in the call and respond with the required information by Sunday, October 15, 2023.

La société Forks Trading Company (FTC), en partenariat avec...read more