Joseph Plaskett Foundation Award

NOTE: The deadline for this award has passed (May 15, 2023)

Award Quick Look

Deadline: Monday, May 15, 2023

Amount: $65,000

Student Status: Full Time

Type: External

Citizenship:

  • Canadian

Programs:

  • Master of Fine Arts

Program(s):

  • School of Graduate Studies

Established in 2004 by the artist Joe Plaskett, to help fund an emerging Canadian painter who will live, create artwork or travel in Europe for one year.

Value:

$65,000 for 1 year in Europe

Awarded biennial

Eligibility:

  • A Canadian citizen;
  • A visual artist in the field of painting;
  • An MFA student in one of the following situations:
    • who has been accepted into an MFA program;
    • who is currently in an MFA program;
    • who has graduated from an MFA program within the last 12 months.
  • Willing to live, travel, and create artwork in Europe (including UK) for a minimum of six months (Plaskett Award) or two months (Petry Award).

Application

Further information and the application can be found on the Plasket website.