By Red Deer Arts Council

Local artists encouraged to apply for visual arts and emerging artists awards

Jan 21, 2019 | 5:59 AM

RED DEER- The Red Deer Arts Council is excited to announce the second year of an award for developing visual artists to support their further growth and development.

The Artwalk Developing Visual Artist Award is a legacy of Red Deer Artwalk Society.

The society’s remaining funds were donated to the Red Deer Arts Council in January, 2018 and go toward the establishment of an annual award available to developing visual artists living and working in Central Alberta.

The annual award is $1500.

The deadline for application is March 1.

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The Red Deer Arts Council is also excited to announce the sixth year of an award for emerging artists.

The award supports and encourages promising artists, early in their careers, while also serving to raise the Arts profile by stimulating, developing and promoting the arts in Red Deer and Red Deer County.

Artists of all genres are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is March 1.

The funds for the award are the result of the Legacy Fund from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Arts Awards.

Criteria for artists and Applications to apply for these awards are now available from the office or can be downloaded from our website at https://reddeerartscouncil.ca under the Scholarship and Awards tab.

(Gary McKinnon)

by Red Deer Arts Council

Local artists encouraged to apply for visual arts and emerging artists awards

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