Emerging Artist Recognition Award
From Arts Nova Scotia
The Emerging Artist Recognition Award recognizes artists of any age who are in the early stages of their professional career, have completed specialized training, and have presented their work publicly. Age is not a determining factor.
- Amount
- Up to $5,000
- Who can apply
- Groups and collectives; Organizations
- Where you must live
- Nova Scotia
- Art forms
- Visual arts, Writing, Music, Dance, Theatre, Craft, Media arts, Community arts
- Application fee
- Not stated
- Kind
- Prize or award
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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 26, 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 letters of support and examples of the nominee’s work with this form. Letters of support should be from professional colleagues or organizations that speak to the nominee’s artistic achievements, recognition, and progress. Letters of support do not count against the samples of work maximums.
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Source: https://artsns.ca/programs/emerging-artist-recognition-award (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on September 26, 2026.
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