“Like no canvas or gallery you’ve ever known”
The Winnipeg Folk Festival and the Winnipeg Art Gallery are pleased to present the Young Artists Program at the 2010 Winnipeg Folk Festival: a “travelling studio” for artists 14-18 years old.
The program begins at the WAG studios where participants experiment with a variety of eco-friendly media to create collaborative large-scale outdoor artwork, as well as individual works. The group then heads out to the festival to install their creations in a collective art exhibition that interacts with the natural environment.
Visit the photo galleries to experience the fanciful world created by these emerging artists in past program years. The 2009 gallery was titled “Makin’ It”. Students experimented with hand-made, recycled,reclaimed and eco-friendly materials . . . creativity with a conscience!
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- 2006 Young Artists Program Photo Gallery
- 2007 Young Artists Program Photo Gallery
- 2008 Young Artists Program Photo Gallery
- 2009 Young Artists Program Photo Gallery
  At the 2006 Young Artists Program. Photos courtesy the Winnipeg Art Gallery. |
Program Details for 2010 application
- The YAP is a training program for emerging artists aged 14-18.
- It runs from Monday July 5, to Friday July 9, 2010.
- Part one features studio sessions and workshops at the Winnipeg Art Gallery Studio.
- Part two takes participants out to the Festival to create group installations on site at Birds Hill Park.
- Approximately 45 artists will be accepted into the program.
- Artists of all disciplines are welcome.
Application requirements
- application form
- portfolio of artwork, at least 3 pieces (we will accept photos, website links, or actual samples)
- cheque/credit card no. for $199
Deliver or mail to:
Young Artists Program
Winnipeg Folk Festival
#203-211 Bannatyne Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2For more information about applying for the 2009 program, please contact Rebecca Winkworth at 231-0096 x.231 or rwinkworth@winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Bursaries
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries for participants in the Young Artists Program.
Bursaries will be awarded to participants based on artistic interest and financial need. Bursaries will cover all tuition costs for the Young Artists Program as well as a four-day Winnipeg Folk Festival pass.
Those interested in applying for a bursary must follow the regular application process. Please indicate on the application form in the ‘Payment section’ that you are requesting a bursary.
All requests for bursaries must be submitted by the application deadline.
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance approximately two weeks after the deadline date. For more information, call Rebecca at the Festival office at 231-0096.
