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MAC — Prizes
Annual prize recognizing outstanding Manitoban arts achievers
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction offers a $30,000 annual prize to recognize outstanding Manitoban artists, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, and arts/cultural professionals. It supports nominations with references, support material, and a written case for the candidate’s achievements and contribution to Manitoba’s arts and culture sector.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Nomination of an eligible Manitoban artist, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, or arts/cultural professional.
- Submission of support material showing the candidate’s work or activities.
- Recognition of outstanding accomplishments in Manitoba’s arts and culture sector.
Documents Needed
- Candidate artistic resume, CV, or biography
- Two letters of reference
- Support material samples
- Nomination statement
- Acceptance of nomination by the candidate
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers
- Arts and cultural professionals
- Individuals, groups, and organizations acting as nominators
Who is not eligible
- Nominators with a conflict of interest with the candidate.
- Applicants who are not eligible under the required Manitoba residency and address rules.
Eligible expenses
- Translation costs for French applications, if the applicant hires their own translator.
- Accessibility-related supports and services requested by applicants who are D/deaf or living with a disability.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Selection criteria
- Excellence of the candidate’s work.
- Contribution to Manitoba’s arts and culture sector.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a profile in Manipogo
- Register in MAC’s online application system before starting the nomination.
- Step 2: Complete the nomination package
- Enter nominator and candidate details.
- Attach the candidate’s artistic resume, CV, or biography.
- Provide the nomination statement, references, and support material.
- Have the candidate complete the acceptance of nomination.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit online through Manipogo.
- If using an offline form, send the completed application by mail, email, or in person on the deadline day.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an external peer assessment panel.
- The panel determines the award recipient based on the assessment criteria.
- MAC states that the panel’s decision is final.
- Results are notified by March 31.
Additional information
- Applications in French may be translated by MAC or by the applicant’s own translator, with reimbursement available for translation expenses at $0.27 per word.
- Applicants may request accessibility support or use an offline application if they are D/deaf, living with a disability, or have limited internet access.
- The peer assessment result must be kept confidential until the public announcement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAC — Prizes Program
What is the MAC — Prizes?
Manitoba Arts Award of Distinction offers a $30,000 annual prize to recognize outstanding Manitoban artists, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, and arts/cultural professionals. It supports nominations with references, support material, and a written case for the candidate’s achievements and contribution to Manitoba’s arts and culture sector.
How much funding can be received?
MAC — Prizes Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MAC — Prizes program?
To be eligible for the MAC — Prizes program, you must:
Nominee must be a Manitoban artist or arts professional.
Nominee must have lived in Manitoba for one year.
Nomination must come from a non-conflicted nominator.
What expenses are eligible under MAC — Prizes?
Nomination of an eligible Manitoban artist, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, or arts/cultural professional.
Submission of support material showing the candidate’s work or activities.
Recognition of outstanding accomplishments in Manitoba’s arts and culture sector.
Who can I contact for more information about the MAC — Prizes?
You can contact Manitoba Arts Council (MAC) by email at helpdesk@artscouncil.mb.ca or by phone at (204) 945-2237.
Where is the MAC — Prizes available?
The MAC — Prizes program is available the province of Manitoba.
Who are the financial supporters of the MAC — Prizes?
MAC — Prizes is funded by Manitoba Arts Council (MAC)