Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant For Representational Artists

The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant Programme is now open. Applications are expected from students or artists who do painting, drawing, figurative style of engraving, and sculpture. They must be in the early or developmental stage of their career. Minimum 18 years of age is also required.

Grant Description

Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant is one of the most prestigious grants available to the emerging representational artists, as well as the most outstanding. It is unique in scope, and are available to students and artists around the world. First Grants are CAD $17,000each, while subsequent grants are up to CAD $20,000 each year. Grants are made directly to the beneficiaries, and not to, or through other organizations.

Award Value

The winner of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant will receive CAD $17,000, and CAD $20,000 subsequently.

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Level and Area of Studies

Degree and non-degree program in Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking).

Place of Study

Not specified. Any institution is acceptable provided it meets the eligibility requirement.

Eligibility and Criteria

• The applicants for the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant should be in the early or developmental stage of their career.
• The candidates should do painting, drawing, figurative style of engraving, and sculpture.
• The applicants should show that they will make a career in these areas.
• The candidates should be at least 18 years of age.
• The applicants who have already received the scholarship can apply for the second and third year after one year of their previous grant.
• The candidates whose application has been rejected can apply after two years.
• Those who work in the abstract or non-representational domain are not eligible.
• The applicants who are photographers, graphic designers, and illustrators, animation designers, cartoonists, artisans, filmmakers, videographers, or commercial artists are not eligible.

Applicants’ Nationality

There is no nationality restriction to apply this Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant.

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Application Procedure

To apply for the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, applicants must provide the required documents and follow the procedure on the application site to submit applications:

• The candidates applying for the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant should submit a portfolio containing images of representative works which are original. Those who are reapplying should submit new images, not the ones submitted previously.
• The applicants should submit a description of the artistic project, identity proof, proof of acceptance from the university or institution where they intend to study or continue to study.
• The candidates should also submit artistic approach, budget, and a recommendation letter.

Submission Deadline: 4 Cycles yearly.

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