We are now accepting award nominations and art grant applications for the 2020 WEA Art Leadership Awards and art grants.
Deadline to submit is midnight of Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
We are proud to announce that we are offering an ONLINE APPLICATION / NOMINATION platform. No more having to print and mail hard copies of the submission forms!! Please visit wea-arts.com for more information.
WEA Art Awards and Grants
We will distribute 11 cash grants and present 4 honorary awards supporting arts and culture in Windsor-Essex.
- The Art Leadership Awards are presented to individuals and organizations who have enriched our community through significant and innovative contributions.
- Emerging Artist Grants valued at $3,000 support professional advancement.
- Arts Infrastructure Grants valued at $3,000 encourage the development of local art.
- The Elizabeth Havelock Grant valued at $2,000 is for a mid-career artist.
- The Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation Youth Grant valued at $2,000 is presented to a high school student seeking post secondary education in the arts.
- The Eric Jackman Youth Grant valued at $1,000 provides funding and related work experience to a third or fourth-year high school student who wishes to pursue a career in the Arts.
Please visit wea-arts.com to read the eligibility criteria and the list of documents required.
All eligible award candidates and grant applicants are encouraged to apply using the online application / nomination platform on our website. Deadline to submit is Tuesday, March 31, 2020.