CARFAC Saskatchewan is looking for Indigenous artists to take part in their Foundational Mentorship as both mentees and Mentors. Deadline is August 3!

The Mentorship program supports visual artists working together in an informal, peer-learning framework, with experienced artists mentoring evolving artists. The pair’s direction is led by the mentee’s goals. Mentors are seasoned professionals who provide personalized support, training, advice, encouragement, and feedback on a regular basis. Mentees gain professional development, technical skills, and increased confidence. All participants experience revitalized art practices and enhanced community, and artists at many career stages can benefit from working with a mentor!

PROGRAM DETAILS:

  • The program runs from September 1 to June 30 each year.

  • The program is absolutely free.

  • Mentors receive $3125 for each mentee they support (max 2).

  • Mentees receive a $500 materials subsidy.

  • Participants may be eligible for travel subsidy.

  • Mentorship pairs are required to spend a minimum of 7 hours/month working together.

  • Mentees are required to dedicate significant additional time to their art practice and/or their goals during the mentorship.

  • Attendance at 3 group meetings is mandatory.

  • Participants must be Saskatchewan residents and should not be students.

MENTEE ARTISTS:

  • a letter of application – What are your goals as an artist? How would your current work benefit from support of the program? How will you devote adequate time to the development of your work while balancing other commitments? (max 2 pages)
    AND

  • a link to your website

    OR

  • a resume/cv (max 2 pages)

  • 10 jpeg images or a short video (max 5 minutes) with accompanying image list (including title, date, media, dimensions). Include links and/or passwords to any online documentation in your submissions email.

MENTOR ARTISTS:

  • a letter of application – Why are you interested in mentoring? How will you support your mentee? (max 2 pages)

    AND

  • a link to your website

    OR

  • a resume/cv (max 2 pages)

  • 10 jpeg images or a short video (max 5 minutes) with accompanying image list (including title, date, media, dimensions). Include links and/or passwords to any online documentation in your submissions email.

Please combine all written components into a single PDF document and email with the subject heading: YOUR NAME – Foundational Mentorship Submission. Please ensure the PDF document also includes your name. Mentors and mentees should send individual PDF documents; please do not combine mentor and mentee applications into a single file. Include all supporting images in a Google Drive folder titled: YOUR NAME – Foundational Mentorship Submission. If you prefer to send a link to your website rather than a cv and images, please include the link in your letter of application and send the letter as a PDF document. Digital or physical submissions in any other format than described here will not be accepted.

Questions about application requirements and about the details of your mentorship proposal may be directed to: programs.sask@carfac.ca. We strongly encourage applicants to develop their letters of application in consultation with the Program Coordinator.

*Please note that materials submitted by mentors are not adjudicated by the jury; they are used to determine the relevance of a mentorship pairing only, pending mentee selection.

Deadline to apply is June 15 each year.