Recommenders for Indigenous Visual Artists' Materials
The 2025-2026 program is open from September 2025 until January 30, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET.
Note that the list of participating recommender organizations is posted when the program opens, and is subject to updates and changes during the program year. See the
Indigenous Visual Artists' Materials web page for information on the program and how to apply.
This page is subject to updates and changes during the program year.
Find a Recommender
Not accepting applications
Anemki Art Collective
Specialization
None
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Deadline(s)
- November 28, 2025, 1 p.m. ET
Not accepting applications
Inuit Art Foundation
Specialization
None
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Priorities
As part of its mission to support Inuit artists working throughout Inuit Nunangat and beyond, the IAF only accepts applications from Inuit artists.
Deadline(s)
- November 10, 2025, 1 p.m. ET
Not accepting applications
Native Women in the Arts
Specialization
None
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Priorities
In keeping with a mandate to advance Indigenous cultural and artistic expression by Indigenous women and other Indigenous gender marginalized folks, NWIA prioritizes supporting First Nation, Métis and Inuit Women and other Gender marginalized people though this program. NWIA respects trans women as women and uses the term gender marginalized to be inclusive of transfeminine folks who may not identify as women, trans men and transmasculine folks, Two Spirit, non-binary and gender queer folks.
Deadline(s)
We accept and assess applications on an ongoing basis until funds are spent.
Contact
Quach George
Native Women in the Arts
Toronto
647-600-4210
quach@nwia.ca
Not accepting applications
Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
Specialization
None
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Priorities
Anishinaabe artists from any of the First Nation communities on Manitoulin Island or surrounding area
Indigenous artists residing in the Northern Ontario region
Deadline(s)
- October 30, 2025, 1 p.m. ET
- January 15, 2026, 1 p.m. ET
Accepting applications
Wikwemikong Tourism
Specialization
None
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Deadline(s)
We accept and assess applications on an ongoing basis until funds are spent.
Not accepting applications
Woodland Cultural Centre
Specialization
None
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Priorities
The Woodland Cultural Centre prioritizes applications from Indigenous artists, particularly Indigenous artists who are engaged in projects significant to their careers.
Deadline(s)
We accept and assess applications on an ongoing basis until funds are spent.
Contact
Woodland Cultural Centre
Woodland Cultural Centre
Brantford