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The Beaumont Studios’ Artists to Watch Award is seeking artists and collectives looking for funding, resources and exposure. This award is designed to showcase a diverse array of talent, and help to develop the next wave of creativity in our city. 


Entry Criteria

  • All applicants must Live and/or work in the greater Vancouver area, the unceded territories of the xÊ·məθkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓ílÌ“witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations
  • Have some training, experience or accomplishments in an artistic discipline or
  • Have an existing portfolio of work
  • Have not previously accessed major funding 
  • Commit to meeting the project timeline

Five winners will be chosen by a participatory judging panel that will consist of artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, and members of the Beaumont Studios Artist Society. 

Award winners will receive:

  • Up to $2,000 in cash to support the creation, production and exhibition of their work 
  • A show in the B1 Gallery for a minimum of three weeks  
  • Marketing and promotional support for the artist and their exhibition
  • Guidance from one of our experienced team members
  • Networking opportunities with the Beaumont Studios 95+ residents

Our commitment to inclusion, diversity and representation will ensure that the award winners embody Vancouver’s vast artist community. Priority will be given to projects submitted by emerging artists who are Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, seniors and elders, persons who identify as Deaf or Hard of hearing, and artists with disabilities

Project Timeline

June 7th - July 7th

  • Open call for artist submissions
  • Entries will be accepted via online application form (link below)

July 8th - July 21st

  • Participatory judging panel will review all submissions
  • Winners announced

July 22nd - August 6th

  • Winners receive cash award and introduction to the Beaumont Studios Management team

September '22 - April '23

  • Artist Exhibits in B1 Gallery
  • Each artist will be scheduled for 3 weeks. with the timing based on completion of work

Submission Form


The application period for the 2022 Artist to Watch award has now closed. Please visit our site (www.thebeaumontstudios.com) in August for more information on award recipients and exhibition dates.

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