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SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award)
Support for emerging artisans in New Brunswick
Funding available
$ 4,000
Deadline
June 10, 2026
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This program offers a $4,000 award to support emerging artisans in New Brunswick. It also provides additional funding for an approved educational opportunity within one year of the award, subject to approval by the Foundation’s Executive Director.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
- Minimum amount : 4,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Craft and design practice by emerging artisans in New Brunswick.
Documents Needed
- Completed cover page
- Artist statement
- Biographical note
- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- USB key with image list and artwork samples
- Portrait-style digital photo
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging artisans.
- Artists working in craft and design.
- Applicants based in New Brunswick.
Who is not eligible
- Students who are about to graduate.
- Applicants who do not meet the New Brunswick residency requirement.
- Applicants who do not hold Canadian citizenship.
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Assessment by a jury of experienced arts professionals.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application package
- Complete the required written documents.
- Prepare the USB key with artwork images and the required image list.
- Include the portrait-style digital photo and recommendation letters.
- Step 2: Assemble and mail the dossier
- Send the completed application package by post to the Foundation’s mailing address in Saint John, New Brunswick.
- Submit the full dossier by the deadline shown in the application guide.
- Step 3: Receive confirmation
- The foundation acknowledges receipt of applications by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a jury of experienced arts professionals.
- Incomplete, late, faxed, or emailed applications are refused.
- The foundation acknowledges receipt of applications by email.
- Approval for any additional educational funding must come from the Foundation’s Executive Director.
Additional information
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
- The foundation will acknowledge receipt by email.
- The foundation may refuse incomplete submissions or applications that do not follow the guidelines.
- Submitting an application includes permission to publish all or part of it for promotion of the award.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award) Program
What is the SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award)?
This program offers a $4,000 award to support emerging artisans in New Brunswick. It also provides additional funding for an approved educational opportunity within one year of the award, subject to approval by the Foundation’s Executive Director.
How much funding can be received?
SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award) Funds up to $4,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award) program?
To be eligible for the SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award) program, you must:
Canadian citizen living in New Brunswick.
Emerging artisan in craft or design.
More than five years of artistic practice.
What expenses are eligible under SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award)?
Craft and design practice by emerging artisans in New Brunswick.
Who can I contact for more information about the SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award)?
You can contact Sheila Hugh Mackay Foundation (SHMF) by email at shmf@sheilahughmackay.ca or by phone at 506.693.5647.
Where is the SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award) available?
The SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award) program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SHMF Emerging Artisan Award (Nel Oudemans Award) is a Grant and Funding