VS. Arts Grant

Artist fee for one trans/nb artist to create an installation in @Latitude_53’s storefront windows (Edmonton)
Deadline: April 12, 2024

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VS. ARTS GRANT 2022

Inspired by our mothers, @Shemeena & I are offering a $500 grant to pay for an art course of their choosing to 10 women/femmes of color in Canada who are 35 years or older.

More info: https://t.co/i3QiUvgAo8

Deadline: April 15, 2022

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This year’s recipient of the VS. Arts Grant is Hollis Hunter, an emerging visual artist in Treaty 6 Territory, Amiskwaciwâskahikan. His window installation “FREE TRANS HEALTH CARE HERE ->” is part of upcoming @latitude_53 exhibition BLESSED ARE THE DIS-IDENTIFIERS opening June 8!

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VS. ARTS GRANT 2024
Partnership w/@Latitude_53
I’ve been concerned about anti-trans hate in Alberta (& beyond) and believe one of the ways to counter this is by increasing the visibility of + support for trans art.
Pls share.
Info: https://t.co/i3QiUvgAo8
Deadline: Apr 12, 2024

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Thank you to everyone who shared / submitted to the 2022 open call. Honestly so moved by your applications 😫😫😫

Hope to have a response to all of you by the end of the month.

Please keep checking this space for future offerings ❤️

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@kimberly_trusty ❤️

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@camarowest ❤️❤️❤️

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@letsgocecilia ❤️❤️❤️

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@ShrapnelLitMag ❤️

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@thedidihood ❤️❤️❤️

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@CuriousLana Just for you ❤️❤️❤️

[Queer Songbook Orch. @queersongbook]

We’re expanding to form a YOUTH orchestra, a new avenue for 2SLGBTQ+ and allied youth in Toronto to further musical training while engaging in representation and community. https://t.co/oIesT6FLPk for info, please share w the youth and educators in your life!

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Big congrats to cutsleeve on your beautiful debut EP: THE PARTS WE COULD NOT ABANDON.

So honoured to be part of its creation ❤️

https://t.co/0xXYiRnZSG

[sharine taylor @shharine]

If you are a music artist in Ontario (calling all Black/Black LGBTQ+ folks), consider submitting an application to Music Together! https://t.co/0dQUdHWZAw

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DMs now closed! Thank you for sharing so widely ❤️❤️❤️

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Donating $300 to 10 BIPOC artists in Canada who have had upcoming gigs cancelled. DM your email address for an e-transfer. First come first served ❤️

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@igobyLu Artists forever ❤️❤️❤️

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Announcing the recipients of the inaugural VS. Arts Grant:

cutsleeve—a 5-piece female queer East Asian rock band in Toronto!

Read more @nowtoronto:
https://t.co/8eUSwzZ105

[City of Vancouver @CityofVancouver]

First time $300,000 Vancouver Music Fund dedicated to elevate Indigenous and underrepresented voices: https://t.co/b77UI9DzpL @creativebcs #vanmusicstrategy #yvrmusic

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@stgramophone @PenguinRandomCA big congrats!

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also hope to offer another grant in 2020 so please follow for updates.

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deadline has officially passed! big thank you to everyone who helped spread the word.

received approx. 40 applications (!!) which speaks to the needs for IBPOC-specific funding.

so excited to listen! hope to have responses to everyone by end of August <3