Emerging Artist Bursary

Lamphouse Endowment for the Arts: Emerging Artist Bursary

The Lamphouse Endowment for the Arts Fund: Emerging Artist Bursary is given annually to a Canmore resident who identifies as an emerging artist and plans to use the bursary award to further pursue their artistic practice (i.e. though education, supplies, residencies, etc.)

An eligible applicant must be:

  • An emerging artist (i.e. an artist in the early stages of their career. See Terms & Conditions).
  • A resident of Canmore for at least one (1) year.
  • Planning to use the bursary award to further pursue his/her/their artistic practice (i.e. through education, supplies, residencies, etc.)

The maximum award is $3,500.

Each funding year, $1,000 will also be awarded to a high school student.

Emerging Artist: You are an emerging artist if you have enrolled in, or are planning to enroll in, any kind of specialized training in the arts; you are in the early stages of your career; you have not yet received wide recognition for your work in the arts community; you are looking for additional support resources; self-identify as emerging.

Emerging Artist Bursary: Recognizes an emerging who shows promise, passion, and dedication to his/her/their craft, and who may benefit from further education.

Purpose and Use of the Bursary:  If you receive the bursary, you agree: that Town of Canmore funds will be used only for the purposes described in this application; if the project is delayed or changed substantially for any reason you will report in writing to the Town of Canmore before the changes take place. If the project does not go forward, you will return to the Town of Canmore the funds granted for the proposed project. The bursary must be used for the purposes for which they were given within two years from the date of the bursary notification from the Town of Canmore.

Audit Requirements: As a recipient of Town of Canmore funds, you are required to maintain adequate accounting records as to the receipt and disbursement of funds received from the Town of Canmore.

Reporting Requirements: If you are successful, you are required to submit a final report. Guidelines for this report will be provided with your bursary cheque. The report must be submitted by the date identified in your bursary notification letter. If you fail to submit a report, you will be disqualified from applying for any further Town of Canmore bursaries or from receiving any bursary payments. Also, the Town of Canmore may request that you repay the bursary.

Acknowledgment: Any exhibition or performance of works resulting from the proceeds of this bursary shall acknowledge the Town of Canmore's support by the use of the Town of Canmore’s logo, or as a written acknowledgment.

Resident of Canmore: Applicants must be a resident of Canmore to be eligible for the Emerging Artist Bursary.

Applications will be considered based on the following:

  • Artist Statement: Describes the nature of the artist's work and the goals in the chosen field of study. It may also describe the artist's creative process, philosophy, vision, and/or passion. Weight: 30%

  • Statement of Intent: Explains how the artist plans to use the bursary and how the bursary will help to further the artist's practice. Weight: 30%

  • Artist Portfolio: Must include a minimum of 4 examples of previous work. Weight: 25%

  • CV/Resume: Describes the experience of the artist and their previous works. Weight: 15%

Applications

Applications for the Lamphouse Endowment for the Arts Fund: Emerging Artist Bursary will open on Thursday, December 12, 2024 and close on Thursday, January 15, 2025 at 5 p.m. MST.

For more information, or if you require assistance completing the application form, please contact artsandculture@canmore.ca 

Collection Notice: the information on this application is being collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the FOIP Act and will be used by the Town of Canmore to determine eligibility for Town of Canmore programs.  All information collected by the Town of Canmore is protected by the provisions of the FOIP Act. 

Section 1: Applicant Profile

Section 2: Adjudication Specialization

Please check one of the following to determine the method of adjudication.  If you work in more than one discipline, please check your primary focus.  If your artistic practice is not represented or if your work is interdisciplinary, please specify under ‘Other.’

Section 3

For Sections 3-6, please refer to the Evaluation Rubric by clicking on the Application Evaluation heading.

In 300 words or less, please describe the nature of your work and your goals as an emerging artist.  You may wish to describe your creative process, philosophy, vision and/or passion as an emerging artist.

Section 4

In 300 words or less, please explain how you plan to use the bursary and how the bursary will help to further your artistic practice.

Section 5

Please attach a portfolio of current work to this application. File titles must include your last name and be numbered in the order in which the files are intended be viewed/heard.  If applicable, timecodes to commence viewing video content should be provided. 

Allowed file types for upload: .JPG, PNG, PDF, TIFF, GIF, PDF, DOC, MP4, MOV, MP3, WAV.

See specific requirements for each discipline below: 

Creative Writing – Up to 10 pages of writing.  Include title and publication information.  For partial works, a paragraph providing story context or summary must accompany the writing.

Dance – Video sample of work not to exceed 10 minutes.  Include up to three (3) selections.

Media Arts/Film – Video sample of work not to exceed 10 minutes. Include up to three (3) selections

Music – Audio and/or video sample of work not to exceed 10 minutes.  Include up to three (3) selections

Visual Arts & Contemporary Applied Arts – Up to six (6) images of work

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Section 6: Experience

Please attach your Artist Curriculum Vitae/Resume.  If you do not have an Artist Curriculum Vitae/Resume, please provide a list of artistic achievements below. This may include information on past: art projects, publications, and relevant courses or education. 

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Section 7: Collection and Consent

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