Call-Out for Indigenous Visual Artists

Canvas Programs is looking for an Indigenous artist to provide supplementary art materials for our classroom workshops. This is a one-time paid opportunity.

Compensation

The artist will be paid $1,500 in an honorarium format for the four (4) pieces of art outlined below.

Scope of Role

We are looking for one artist to fulfill two projects, for a total of four designs:

• Two (2) prints, replicable in size 8 ½ x 11, to accompany our workshop Land Acknowledgements. Designs to be decided in collaboration with the artist.

• Two (2) 1.45” circular button pin designs for our facilitators to wear while facilitating workshops as a commitment to Indigenous solidarity across all workshop contexts. Designs to be decided in collaboration with the artist

We welcome traditional as well as digital work, as long as the format works with printing/replicating.

Deadlines

Please reach out with your interest by November 13, 2026. We expect the project to begin in 2026, with a completion date before February 2027.

Additional Notes

If you have any questions, please email info@canvasprograms.com.

How to Apply

Please send us a short portfolio (including 3-5 previous art pieces) and a statement of interest to info@canvasprograms.com. In your statement of interest, kindly include why you are interested in this project (including why you are interested in a partnership with Canvas Programs) and any initial ideas you have for the designs (these will be finalized in collaboration; we would just love to hear some of your initial ideas). No resume is required.

We will not accept submissions after the application closing date of Friday, November 13, 2026.