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The Theodore Prize
Annual award for Atlantic Canadian visual artists
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 1, 2025
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Overview
The Theodore Prize is an annual $20,000 award for an Atlantic Canadian visual artist. It supports artists whose work shows artistic excellence, professional recognition, and a strong connection to the Atlantic Canadian art community.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : November 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Artist or nominator statement, including acceptance of nomination if applicable
- Current artist resume
- Short artist biography, and nominator biography if applicable
- Mandatory support material: 10 still images or 3 video samples
- Optional print material
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Living Atlantic Canadian visual artists
- Artists with professional recognition in the visual arts
- Artists working in genres normally collected and exhibited by public art galleries in Atlantic Canada
- Arts professionals who wish to nominate an artist
Who is not eligible
- Deceased artists
- Artists without a solo exhibition in the past five years
- Artists who do not meet the Atlantic Canada residence requirement
Eligible geographic areas
- Atlantic Canada
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Processing and Agreement
- Applications and nominations are reviewed by a jury of three arts professionals.
- The jury includes Beaverbrook Art Gallery staff and representatives from two other Atlantic Canadian institutions.
- Only one submission per artist is considered, with priority given to the first received.
- Winners are announced after the jury decision.
Additional information
- Applications and nominations are accepted in English or French.
- Only one application or nomination per artist will be considered.
- Priority is given to the first submission received.
- Original work should not be sent.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Theodore Prize Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the The Theodore Prize. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the The Theodore Prize?
The Theodore Prize is an annual $20,000 award for an Atlantic Canadian visual artist. It supports artists whose work shows artistic excellence, professional recognition, and a strong connection to the Atlantic Canadian art community.
How much funding can be received?
The Theodore Prize Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Theodore Prize program?
To be eligible for the The Theodore Prize program, you must:
Living Atlantic Canadian artist
Solo exhibition within 5 years
Atlantic Canada residence requirement
Who can I contact for more information about the The Theodore Prize?
You can contact Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) by email at Theodore@beaverbrookartgallery.org or by phone at none.
Where is the The Theodore Prize available?
The The Theodore Prize program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.
Is the The Theodore Prize a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Theodore Prize is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Theodore Prize?
The Theodore Prize is funded by Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC)