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 Indigenous Artists Working With Seal

Post date:

January 9th, 2025

The NWT Arts Program is inviting applications from Indigenous NWT sealskin artists to participate in the 2025 Sealskin Workshop. This five‐day workshop will be held March 21-25, 2025 in Fort Smith.

The purpose of this workshop is to advance the skills of sealskin artists and support a stronger fur industry in the NWT. It is anticipated that artists who participate in this workshop will begin to sell their work on the Proudly Indigenous Crafts and Designs website.

This invitation is open to Indigenous NWT artists who already have experience working with sealskin and are...read more

Call for Visual Artists: Makers

Post date:

January 23rd, 2025

The NWT Arts Program, in partnership with Makers, is calling for NWT visual artists to apply to have their work sold in one of three Vancouver Makers stores, as a part of an NWT Arts Artist Showcase. Makers is committed to providing accessible retail space to local artists and are excited to be working with NWT Arts Program to feature NWT artists in these three stores.

This call is open to NWT visual artists that are registered in the NWT Arts Program and currently reside in the NWT. This opportunity if for artists making jewellery (mainly under the $60 mark, with a few pieces up to...read more

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair Info Session

Post date:

January 23rd, 2025

The NWT Arts Program, in partnership with the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair, are inviting NWT visual artists to attend an online information session to learn about how they can apply to participate in the 2025 art fair, July 11-13, 2025. The online information session will be held Monday, February 3, from 12-1pm. Artists are asked to register in advance to attend this information session, and/or to receive the session recording afterwards: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/w8hDHqweTeaTiSlfzVfZcQ read more