Shirley Elford Emerging Artist Commission Prize
From City of Hamilton
Two (2) emerging artists (practicing in any discipline) will each be given a $2,000 commission fee to create an artwork that explores contemporary themes related to Hamilton’s evolving identity.
- Amount
- Up to $2,000
- Who can apply
- Individual artists; Groups and collectives
- Where you must live
- Hamilton, Six Nations of the Grand River or Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
- Art forms
- All art forms
- Application fee
- Not stated on the funder's page
- Kind
- Prize or award
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Eligibility
Individual artist who is 18 years of age or older or an artistic collective (e.g., band, duo, troupe, collaborative, etc.) whose members are 18 years of age or older.
What to send
Artist or the majority of collective members (minimum 75%) have been practicing professionally for less than five years.
Checked against the funder's page on October 20, 2026. Always confirm details there before you apply.
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Source: https://www.hamilton.ca/sites/default/files/2026-03/artsawards-Shirley-Elford-Application-package-2026-plain-text.pdf (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on October 20, 2026.
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