Call for Mentors: Art Apprenticeship Network 2027

What it is

The Art Apprenticeship Network pairs established artists, curators and cultural workers with Emily Carr University senior students for paid part-time apprenticeships. Mentors propose projects that would benefit from apprentice assistance, outline required skills, and select from interested student applicants. Apprentices work a maximum of 150 hours at approximately 10-15 hours per week. The program is limited to 10 mentor positions and prioritizes diversity and intersectionality.

Who it is for

Established artists, artist collectives, and cultural workers affiliated with arts organizations in Metro Vancouver who can mentor a student apprentice on a defined project between February and September 2027.

Open to artists in Canada.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Metro Vancouver”

Where

Canada

When

November 5, 2026

Runs February 16, 2027 to September 14, 2027

What you get

No payment for mentors; the Shumka Centre pays the student apprentice up to 150 hours of work; mentors cover project-related expenses.

What you need to apply

• Project proposal document with project description, timeline, student apprentice responsibilities, and required technical and interpersonal skills, up to 2 words
• Curriculum vitae
• Portfolio link containing maximum of 8 images or 2 videos with title, date, medium and dimensions or duration (for independent artists and curators)
• Brief biography or website link outlining the nonprofit arts organization and the applicant's role (for cultural workers affiliated with organizations)

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://shumka.ecuad.ca/call-for-mentors-art-apprenticeship-network-2027/