Awards

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Qualifying Questions

Answer the questions below to determine which awards you qualify for.

Are you an emerging artist? (1-3 years) haven’t had a solo show yet, demonstrates a commitment to encaustic as a medium.

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Do you identify as part of an equity-seeking group (BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, or living with a disability)?

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Options are based on your answers to the qualifying questions.

The Andrea Bird Memorial Emerging Artist Award

provides two Emerging Canadian Encaustic Artists free conference attendance. You will still need to pay for your travel and accommodations expenses.

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The Upwards Arts Award

awards two Canadian artists from under-represented groups, free conference attendance. You will still need to pay for your travel and accommodations expenses.

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If you do not qualify for any of the Awards. Please close the form without submitting.

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