Where Communities Come Together
The Inuit Art Foundation is a non-profit, Inuit-led charitable
organization providing support to Canada’s Inuit art
communities. As the sole national body mandated to promote
Inuit art within Canada and internationally, the Inuit Art
Foundation undertakes advocacy on behalf of Inuit artists and
realizes a number of strategies aimed at enhancing the
appreciation and interpretation of Inuit art. Established in
1987, the Foundation works with the rich history of Canada’s
Inuit artistic expressions while actively contributing to the
development of contemporary Inuit art practices.
Where Communities Come Together
CREATE SUSTAINED PRESENCE IN ALL FOUR INUIT REGIONS
Kuujjuaq, Nunavik
Inuvik, Inuvialuit
Nain, Nunatsiavut
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Where Communities Come Together
ASSIST INUIT ARTISTS TO MAKE AND PROMOTE THEIR WORK
Where Communities Come Together
REALIZE PROJECTS WHICH INTERPRET INUIT ART IN NEW WAYS
Where Communities Come Together
BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN AND BEYOND INUIT COMMUNITIES
Where Communities Come Together
BUILD MARKET AWARENESS FOR INUIT ART AT HOME AND GLOBALLY
Where Communities Come Together
ENSURE COMMUNITY FEEDBACK INFORMS ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Fund: Exploring a World of Possibilities
An exceptional artist, pioneer and role model, Kenojuak Ashevak (19272013) received many awards in recognition of her contribution to arts
and culture in Canada. She was conscious of the significance of these
opportunities and spoke often about the importance of encouraging
future generations of Inuit artists. She was also a keen supporter of the
Inuit Art Foundation and the Inuit Art Quarterly magazine. In early 2014,
the Inuit Art Foundation launched the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Fund
in honour of one of Canada’s most legendary artists. The fund will award
$15,000 bi-annually, to an artist of Inuit heritage, which will assist the
recipient to participate in an artistic residency of his or her choice.