Yukon Artist Relief Fund

Yukon Artist Relief Fund A society that provides short term financial help to professional visual artists in need because of debilitating health issues or personal tragedy. ChatGPT can

Fund Description
The Yukon Artist Relief Fund Society provides short-term financial aid to professional visual artists in Yukon facing urgent family, health, or personal crises. The Society values fairness, respect, and confidentiality. Grants typically amount to $2,000, awarded based on available funds and the review committee's discretion. The Society aims to respond to applications within a wee

k. Grants usually support visual artists or their immediate family members. The Relief Fund is sustained through the generosity of artists who donate works for Art Anonymous, a special event held when funds are low. For event details and tickets, visit our website: https://yukonartistrelief.weebly.com/. Privacy
Privacy is crucial to the Society. Only the contact person, the three-person review committee, and financial officers will know the applicant's identity. All involved must sign a privacy policy to ensure confidentiality. Eligible Applicants
Applicants are professional visual artists as defined by the Canada Council of the Arts:
Specialized training in the artistic field (not necessarily academic)
Recognition as a professional by peers
A produced body of work
An independent professional practice
Visual artists include those working in painting, drawing, sculpture, installation art, photography, ceramics, textiles/fibre, glass, jewellery, media arts/digital technology, printmaking, and mixed media. Contacting YARF
Email: [email protected]
Application forms are available on our website: https://yukonartistrelief.weebly.com/how-to-apply-for-relief.html. Download, fill out, and email the form to [email protected].

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We provide short-term financial assistance to professional visual artists living in Yukon who are in acute need because of serious health, family or life issues. A visual artist’s career can lead to difficulties and hardships that are not covered or insured like the social safety nets of other vocations. If you or a visual artist you know needs relief, go to https://yukonartistrelief.weebly.com/how-to-apply-for-relief.html

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C/o Yukon Arts Foundation 15-986 Range Road
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 4V1

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