AGO X RBC Emerging Artists Program

In 2021, thanks to the generous support of RBC, the AGO presents a trio of exciting digital programs designed to celebrate and support emerging artists. Focused on artistic growth and presentation opportunities, we are fostering artistic practices into digital landscapes.

AGO X RBC Emerging Artist Program

Artist in Residence, Ness Lee

AGO X RBC EMERGING ARTISTS EXCHANGE

Call for [Digital] Artist-Researchers

The AGO X RBC Emerging Artists Exchange is a new initiative providing three emerging artists with a paid six-week digital mentorship to further a research project.

Application deadline is May 10, 2021.

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people looking at a large projection screen of Lisa Myers installation for Nuit Blanche, October 2015

ANNOUNCING THE 2021 ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

The AGO X RBC Artist-in-Residence Program celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.

Following a call for submissions, the program welcomes Alvin Luong, Nada El-Omari & Sonya Mwambu, and Timothy Yanick Hunter to create projects responding to the theme of Together, Apart. Through mentorship and financial support, these emerging artists will create and present new digital projects in 2021.

Stay tuned for more exciting details and learn more about these and past residency artists.

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Related Talks and Events - Emerging Artists Program

Ame Henderson, rehearsal/performance

AGO X RBC EMERGING ARTISTS WORKSHOPS

The AGO X RBC Emerging Artists Workshops is a series of three online workshops designed to providing career-, community-, and confidence-building tools to emerging artists. Led by professional artists, these workshops are free.

A Seat Above the Table (Warren Moon), Esmaa Mohamoud
Talks
AGO X RBC Emerging Artists Workshop: Esmaa Mohamoud
Thursday, May 27, 4 pm

Developed specifically for emerging artists, this conversation between artist Esmaa Mohamoud and AGO curator Wanda Nanibush explores Mohamoud’s work and how she maintains a creative practice.

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