The Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award follows a two-year cycle. The 10-artist longlist is announced in February, with each artist receiving $2,500, mentorship, and promotion in a catalogue distributed worldwide with Inuit Art Quarterly.
In May, the five shortlisted artists are announced, each receiving $5,000 with their work showcased in an exhibition at WAG-Qaumajuq.
Congratulations to Ningiukulu Teevee, the 2023 winner! Teevee will receive $20,000 and a residency at the Gallery in 2024. They will also have their art featured in a solo exhibition with a catalogue, and an artwork by the winning artist is acquired to the WAG-Qaumajuq collection in 2025!
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Tuesday, Feb 28 '23
Congratulations to the Longlist Recipients of KAMA 2023!
In February 2023, the Inuit Art Foundation and WAG-Qaumajuq announced the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award (KAMA) longlist recipients! KAMA is a biennial prize that supports...Tuesday, Mar 1 '22
Catching up with Tarralik Duffy
In September 2021, Tarralik Duffy received the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award, the Inuit Art Foundation’s biennial prize celebrating established mid-career Inuit artists in honour of...2023 Shortlist Artists
Billy Gauthier • Maureen Gruben • Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona • Kablusiak • Ningiukulu Teevee
These five artists will also receive $5,000 in support of their artistic development and career growth. Watch this short video to hear directly from the artists.
2023 Longlist Artists
Manasie Akpaliapik • Deantha Edmunds • Billy Gauthier • Glenn Gear • Maureen Gruben • Gayle Uyagapi Kabloona • Kablusiak • Gloria Putumiraqtuq • Ningiukulu Teevee • Couzyn van Heuvelen
Each of these talented artists will receive $2,500 and be featured in a limited edition catalogue, exclusively available to Inuit Art Quarterly subscribers.
WAG-Qaumajuq is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm. To plan your visit, check out wag.ca/visit.
