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Gershon Iskowitz Prize
Prize for professional Canadian visual artists
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Funding available
$ 75,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Overview
This prize offers up to $75,000 to a professional Canadian visual artist. It recognizes mature artistic achievement and supports the creation of significant new work or continued research, with a solo exhibition included.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Create a significant body of new visual art work.
- Continue artistic research and practice.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional Canadian visual artists.
Who is not eligible
- Artists, since applications are not accepted.
- Nominated candidates, since nominations are not accepted.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Professional status as a Canadian visual artist.
- Artistic maturity and measure of success.
- Potential to produce significant new work or continue research.
Processing and Agreement
- Recipients are selected by a jury of foundation directors, previous winners, curators, and critics.
- The prize is awarded annually.
- No application or nomination process is accepted.
Additional information
- Nominations are not accepted.
- Artists may not apply for the prize.
- The prize has been awarded annually since 1986.
- A solo exhibition at the AGO or another institution may be included.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Gershon Iskowitz Prize Program
What is the Gershon Iskowitz Prize?
This prize offers up to $75,000 to a professional Canadian visual artist. It recognizes mature artistic achievement and supports the creation of significant new work or continued research, with a solo exhibition included.
How much funding can be received?
Gershon Iskowitz Prize Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Gershon Iskowitz Prize program?
To be eligible for the Gershon Iskowitz Prize program, you must:
Professional Canadian visual artist.
Established artistic maturity and success.
Ready for major new work or research.
What expenses are eligible under Gershon Iskowitz Prize?
Create a significant body of new visual art work.
Continue artistic research and practice.
Who can I contact for more information about the Gershon Iskowitz Prize?
You can contact Gershon Iskowitz Foundation by email at nlh@hushion.ca.
Where is the Gershon Iskowitz Prize available?
The Gershon Iskowitz Prize program is available across Canada.
Is the Gershon Iskowitz Prize a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Gershon Iskowitz Prize is a Grant and Funding