FOUNDATIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
ABOUT
The Foundational Mentorship Program supports visual artists working together in an informal, peer-learning framework, with experienced artists mentoring evolving artists. The pair’s direction is led by the mentee’s goals. Mentors are seasoned professionals who provide personalized support, training, advice, encouragement, and feedback on a regular basis. Mentees gain professional development, technical skills, and increased confidence. Artists at any career stage can benefit from working with a mentor and all participants can expect to enjoy revitalized art practices and enhanced community!
PROGRAM DETAILS
The program runs from September 01 to April 30 each year
The program is absolutely free
Mentors receive $4,000 (paid in 5 instalments) for each mentee they support (max 2)
Mentees receive a $700 materials subsidy to cover materials, gallery/studio visits, etc
Please note, if not a CARFAC Sask Member, $50 will be withheld to purchase their membership for the year
Participants may be eligible for travel subsidy
Mentorship pairs are required to spend a minimum of 7 hours/month working together
Mentees are required to dedicate significant additional time to their art practice and/or their goals during the mentorship
Attendance at 3 group meetings is mandatory (Orientation, Midterm, and Final)
Submit 3 reports: Proposal (due October 15); Midterm Report (due January 30); and Final Report (due April 30)
The review panel selects mentees from the applications received each year and matches them with appropriate mentors
Mentees may request a mentor or apply with a mentor, but may not necessarily be matched afterwards
Participants must be Saskatchewan residents and should not be current students
DEADLINE
Please fill out the below Application form no later than JUNE 15, 11:59 PM.
If you have any questions, you can direct them to workshops.sask@carfac.ca.
All applicants will be notified once the Selection Committee has made a decision within 30 days of the deadline.
NOTE: The application will be closed between JUNE 16 to JULY 31. Application will be available again starting AUGUST 01.