Overview
The Artist to Market Program (AMP) works with national and international partners to create opportunities for NWT artists to showcase their talents and sell their work to new audiences.
AMP provides:
- Opportunities for artists to showcase and sell their work at markets and events outside the NWT.
- Professional development and training to prepare for each opportunity.
- Hands-on support and guidance before, during and after each event.
- Funding to help cover travel and participation costs.
- Networking opportunities to connect with clients, collaborators and supporters.
Funding Available
Funding depends on how many times you have participated in AMP:
- First time: 100% of eligible expenses covered.
- Second time: 75% of eligible expenses covered.
- Third time: 50% of eligible expenses covered.
- Fourth time and beyond: 25% of eligible expenses covered.
Eligible expenses include standard accommodations, airfare, travel agent fees, driving costs, extra baggage/shipping, and ground transportation. ITI will cover registration and market fees for events directly.
This funding does not cover GST/HST/PST on eligible expenses, per diems, incidentals, salaries, honoraria, unapproved expenses, or travel outside of an AMP cohort opportunity.
Deadline
Applications are accepted on an on-call basis. Deadlines are specified in each call for applications.
To see current calls:
- Visit www.nwtarts.com/artist-opportunities
- Follow the NWTArtsTNO Facebook page
- Sign up for the NWT arts newsletter
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- be an NWT resident at the time of application.
- be in good financial standing with the GNWT.
- be registered in the NWT Arts Program.
- meet all criteria specified in the call for applications.
How to Apply
- Review the call for applications, including the grading rubric.
- Complete the online application form (the link will be provided in the call for applications).
- Include your required supporting documents: proof of residency (e.g., utility bill, letter from band) and 3-5 images of your current work.
- Submit your application before the deadline listed in the call.
This program has a reporting requirement. After your trip, you will need to submit your actual costs and revenues, receipts for all claimed expenses, and the AMP reporting survey to nwtarts@gov.nt.ca
