The William and Meredith Saunderson Prize for Emerging Visual Artists
From Hnatyshyn Foundation
Closed October 28, 2026. We will update this page if it reopens.
The Hnatyshyn Foundation's William and Meredith Saunderson Prizes for Emerging Visual Artists support Canadian emerging visual artists whose practices show potential and who are deemed to have the determination and talent to contribute to the legacy of art in Canada.
- Amount
- $10,000 a year
- Who can apply
- Not found
- Where you must live
- Not found
- Art forms
- Visual arts
- Application fee
- Not stated on the funder's page
- Kind
- Prize or award
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What is offered
Money to you
- Three Saunderson Prizes (top prizes) of $10,000 each, as well as three Saunderson Finalists’ Prizes of $4,000 each, are awarded annually.
- “This award not only provides much-needed financial support, but it has also strengthened my commitment to my practice.
In the funder's words, from their page, read September 27, 2026.
Eligibility
Not found
What to send
Not found
Checked against the funder's page on October 22, 2026. Always confirm details there before you apply.
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Source: https://www.rjhf.com/current-programs/saunderson-prize (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on October 22, 2026.
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