Emerging Artist Bursary

Artist Statement 

Describes the nature of the artist's work and the goals in the chosen field of study. It may also describe the artist's creative process, philosophy, vision, and/or passion

Weight: 30%

Clear and compelling statement that addresses the applicant’s approach to work and creative processes. Distinct artistic goals and rationale; robust ideas on outcomes.

Clear statement that may address either an applicant’s approach to work OR their creative process, but not both. If both are addressed, the description may be superficial or read as tentative. Clear artistic goals and rationale; good ideas on outcomes. 

Complete statement that reads generically and/or lacks personality. Artistic goals may be unclear and/or demonstrate that the applicant practices art as a hobby and not in service to a career in the arts. Artistic goals may be unclear or have few ideas on outcomes. 

Vague or superficial statement that reads as generic or summarizes the Curriculum Vitae/Resume. Unclear artistic goals with no details on outcomes. 

Statement of Intent

Explains how the artist plans to use the bursary and how the bursary will help to further the artist's practice

Weight: 30%

Applicant provides robust information, including a budget, for how the funds will be used and the clear relevancy of the allocation of funds to a current or future artistic project. The use of the funds is directed to education, supplies, residencies, etc. within the arts sector. The use of the funds is realistic insofar as supporting the development of an applicant’s artistic practice and career.

Applicant provides information for how the funds will be used, but the budget may not be detailed and/or there is no clear relevancy how the funds will support a current or future artistic project. The use of the funds is directed to education, supplies, residencies, etc. within the arts sector. The use of the funds may speak to an applicant’s need but may not clearly demonstrate support for the development of the applicant’s artistic practice and career. 

Applicant provides information for how the funds will be used, but does not include a budget OR the budget does not realistically reflect the proposed use. The use of the funds is directed to education, supplies, residencies, etc. outside of the arts sector, although the use may still be connected to an applicant’s artistic practice. There is no clear connection as to how the funds will support the development of the applicant’s artistic practice and career. 

Applicant provides unclear information for how the funds will be used and/or how the funds will support the development of the applicant’s artistic practice and career. The allocation of the funds is unrealistic in supporting a current or future artistic project. 

Portfolio

Weight: 25%

Clearly showcases artistic work and demonstrates the applicant's creative capacity.

Strong portfolio that may favour only one artistic medium or one style/theme of art. Demonstrates applicant's artistic potential.

Showcases the applicant's work, but does not demonstrate or highlight the applicant's artistic direction.

Applicant's work is underdeveloped and/or rushed.

Experience


As detailed in the artist Curriculum Vitae/Resume 

Weight: 15%

Demonstrates consistency and dedication to a focused career in the arts through the pursuit of educational opportunities, work opportunities, professional development, exhibitions, conferences, etc. Applicant may have early notable accomplishments.

Demonstrates dedication to a career in the arts but may not be focused on a particular art form. Applicant’s pursuit of education, training, professional development, exhibitions, conferences, etc. are present but limited. Applicant may not have notable accomplishment, but demonstrates growth- and artistic-potential.

Does not clearly demonstrate a dedication to a career in the arts but may indicate that the applicant practices an art form as a hobby; limited output of work. Applicant’s pursuit of education, training, development, etc. is informal. Applicant does not have notable accomplishments and indications for growth- and artistic-potential are absent. 

Does not demonstrate dedication to a career in the arts. Little or no education, training, development in the arts.