Black Artist Recognition Award
From Arts Nova Scotia
The Black Artist Recognition Award recognizes artists who are members of the historical Black communities of Nova Scotia and the wider African Diaspora within the province, who have emerged from their initial training or gained experience to become recognized, established artists amongst their immediate communities...
- Amount
- Up to $5,000
- Who can apply
- Groups and collectives; Organizations not confirmed - check the funder's page
- Where you must live
- Not found
- Art forms
- Visual arts, Film and video, Writing, Music, Dance, Theatre, Craft, Media arts, Community arts
- Application fee
- Not stated on the funder's page
- Kind
- Prize or award
- How to get it
- By nomination “Applications must include a two-page CV or description of artistic practice and applicable training, two expressions of support and examples of the nominee’s work with this form.”
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What is offered
Money to you
- It is an award of recognition and may be used by the recipient for any purpose
Also mentioned
- If you do not receive confirmation within one week, please contact a program officer.
In the funder's words, from their page, read September 27, 2026.
Eligibility
Nominees must have achieved professional recognition, as recognized within their arts discipline(s). Artists in all disciplines are eligible for nomination, including but not limited to Theatre, Dance, Circus Arts, Literary Arts, Music, Visual Arts, New Media, Media, Design and Craft. Nominees must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and residents of the province for at least the past four years.
What to send
Applications must include a two-page CV or description of artistic practice and applicable training, two expressions of support and examples of the nominee’s work with this form. Expressions of support should be from professional colleagues or organizations that speak to the nominee’s artistic achievements, recognition, and progress. They can come in the form of letters, emails, or video/audio. Expressions of support do not count against the samples of work maximums.
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Source: https://artsns.ca/programs/black-artist-recognition-award (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on October 18, 2026.
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