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VIVA Awards.

Vancouver, Canada · Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation for the Visual Arts
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The Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation offers CA$15,000 unrestricted awards to visual artists based in British Columbia with significant career achievements and community contributions. There is no application fee. One or two awards are given per year, alternating with the Balkind Curator's Prize.

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Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. CA$15,000 unrestricted cash award (one or two per year, alternating with the Balkind Curator's Prize)

Who can apply. Visual artists based in British Columbia with significant career achievements and contributions to the visual arts community.

“Visual artists based in British Columbia with significant career achievements and contributions to the visual arts community.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose.

“Jury appointed annually by the Board of Trustees; selection committee identifies artists with longstanding commitment to their work and Canada's artistic life.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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