first nations, inuit and métis aspiring artists

Aspiring Artists must be working under the mentorship of an artist who fulfills the professional artist criteria.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis aspiring artists are defined as individuals who have engaged in some form of artistic training, or practice, but who do not meet the definition of First Nations, Inuit and Métis professional artist.

Note that if you are later validated for another profile, you will no longer be able to use your Aspiring Artist profile to apply for grants.