This has been a working idea molding in the back of my mind. I've always liked browsing through websites of other creators, because often there are resources to learn from. Creation in itself isn't easy, and every time I see these resources, it's like there's a helping hand there to pat me on the back and support me. There are many opportunities out there but the list I've compiled offer free programming, workshops, mentorship, award opportunities, etc. Everyone's financial situation is different, and knowing about these avenues can be crucial for those who need them.
If you have any additional comments/suggestions, let me know via my Contact form and I can add it in : )
If you have any additional comments/suggestions, let me know via my Contact form and I can add it in : )
Awards
A Public Space Writing/Editorial Fellowships
RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers
RBC PEN Canada New Voices Award
The Hellebore - HUES Foundation Fellowship
Email Art Exchanges: share art/connect with fellow artists through film, postcards, etc.
United Aunties - Enveloped | Snap Happy
UNITT/PITT - I SPY
Free Programming/Workshops: learn new things and broaden your horizons
Augur Magazine - occasional comics and literary arts workshops
Black Mountain Institute - literary and comic virtual events
BC Culture Days - variety of art related events and workshops
Cloudscape Comics - based from BC but has an interactive comics discord group, weekly meetings, workshops, etc.
FOLD Academy Webinars - on literary arts and craft
Free Comic Book Day
ICAF International Comic Arts Forum
Mass Poetry Massachusetts Poetry Festival - has virtual workshops
Opus Art Supplies - Events & Demos | Plein Air Challenge & Adventures
Poetry Foundation Workshops
SAW Friday Night Comics Workshops
TCAF Toronto Comic Arts Festival (dates vary between April to June)
VANCAF Vancouver Comic Arts Festival (May)
WORD Vancouver
Mentorship: receive guidance and advice from creators who have knowledge in their respective avenues
Diaspora Dialogues
ECW Press BIPOC Writers Mentorship Program
Future Arts Network Mentorship Program - predecessor is The Future Is You and Me (no longer running but has a useful resources page)
National Media Awards Foundation - BIPOC Mentorship Program
The Writers' Union of Canada - BIPOC Writers Connect
Writer's Trust Mentorship
Writer in Residence: includes manuscript consults, readings, workshops, etc.
Calgary Distinguished Writers Program Writer in Residence
Edmonton Public Library Writer in Residence
Richmond Public Library Writer in Residence
Room Mentor-in-Residence
Toronto Public Library Writer in Residence
Vancouver Public Library Writer in Residence
Artist in Residence: includes portfolio consults, readings, workshops, etc.
City of Port Coquitlam Artist in Residence
Toronto Public Library Illustrator in Residence