Inuit Artists' College

The Virginia J. Watt and Dorothy Stillwell Award

 

What is the award?

• The Virginia J. Watt and Dorothy Stillwell award  encourages Inuit to pursue studies in Inuit art and culture.

 

Who is eligible to receive the award?

• It is awarded to a Canadian Inuk currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, or equivalent, and who demonstrates an interest in Inuit art and cultural studies.

 

When is it awarded?

• The funds are to be awarded biennially. 

• A notice of the award is sent out to Canadian universities that offer programs in Inuit art and cultural studies as well as Inuit cultural organizations in November.

 

Who is the current recipient?

• Beth Kotierk, second-year sculpture/instalation design student at the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2010.

  
  Kotierk was born in Iqaluit, but she spent most of her childhood moving between Ottawa and Igloolik. She attended York University, but transferred to OCAD. In 2009, she received the inaugural Norval Morrisseau bursary, awarded by the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation.

 

Who are past recipients?

• Lindsey Moorhouse, Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Studies at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in 2009

• Raigelee Alorut, third year in Aboriginal Studies at the University of Toronto in 2009

• Heather Igloliorte, PhD candidate in Art History at Carleton University in Ottawa in 2006

• Jessica Tomic-Bagshaw, post-secondary studies at Carleton University in Ottawa in 1997, 2000, and 2002

Who can apply?

• Canadian Inuit who are currently enrolled in post-secondary studies at a recognized institution, or equivalent, and who demonstrate an interest in Inuit art and culture studies.

How do I apply?

• Applications for the Virginia J. Watt Award are due February 1, 2012 

   
  Virginia J. Watt Award
  Application Form
  

 

Questions?

Contact:

Clare Porteous-Safford
Training & Development Coordinator
Inuit Artists' College
2081 Merivale Rd.
Ottawa, ON
K2G 1G9

t. (613) 224-8189 x22
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