Date: Thursday, April 6 from 7-8:30 pm ET
Location: Online - Zoom
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ilisarniq-workshop-inuit-artist-meet-n-greet-tickets-579533459177
Portal Event Category: Professional Skills
Partners: Inuit Futures in Arts Leadership
Funders: RBC Emerging Artists
Want to connect with other Inuit artists from across Inuit Nunaat? Grab a snack and join us for an evening of online community networking!
Since its launch in January, more and more Inuit artists are joining the Developing Qanuqtuurniq: Artist Portal (DQAP) – a place to easily connect with others, find grants across Canada, and find professional development resources and opportunities.
The IAF invites Inuit artists working in any medium and at all stages of their career to join this growing community! First 20 to register will receive an IAF tote bag, and all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a subscription to the Inuit Art Quarterly magazine and a USB key!
Schedule:
7:00 pm ET - Welcome from Kyle Aleekuk, Program Officer
7:10 pm ET - Artist Portal overview from Alessandra Montefiore, Portal Coordinator
7:25 pm ET - Breakout rooms for sharing, connection and creative flow
8:15 pm ET - Closing Q&A and raffle announcement!
The event will kick off with a short overview of DQAP and how you can get involved, before breaking out into small discussion groups. We’ll send questions to get the conversation going, and you’re invited to share what you’re working on or dreaming about in your practice, whether it’s a creative project, learning a new skill, or something else!
More information about the DQAP:
DQAP is an Inuit-only resource created by the Inuit Art Foundation for artists across Inuit Nunaat to support the development of their careers. Developed by Inuit artists for Inuit artists, this culturally-specific online portal provides a range of resources across artistic disciplines and career stages to help artists reach their own goals, wherever they are.
DQAP is filled with ways to support every Inuk artist - working in every artistic discipline and at every career stage as a solo artist or a collective. DQAP provides easy access to grants, workshops to advance professional and material skills, and the opportunity to connect with other artists for mentorship. By providing easy access to resources, DQAP promotes greater equity and self determination within the arts community and reduces barriers for Inuit artists.
While resources are primarily aimed at those in Canada, content is expanding consistently and will continue to respond to the needs of those throughout the rest of Inuit Nunaat. Please check out our FAQ for more information about eligibility or joining DQAP.
**Please note: Because DQAP is only open to Inuit, this is a closed session for Inuit artists. We appreciate your understanding.