Musqueam Artist Call Out

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival has been a Canadian cultural institution since 1978. It is a three-day annual festival that takes place in ʔəy̓alməxʷ (Jericho Beach Park), on the unceded territory of the Musqueam Nation. Now in its 47th year, the festival’s mission is to bring traditional and contemporary folk and roots music to diverse audiences in an environment of community collaboration and discovery.

We would like to collaborate with an artist from Musqueam Nation to create a t-shirt design for one of our merchandise items this year. Our goal is to make the festival a culturally inclusive and representative space, and we strongly value the opportunities we have to showcase local artists in all
disciplines.

Eligibility and Project Specifications

● All Musqueam artists are invited to apply
● Open to both traditional and contemporary design
● Artwork must be original and project-specific
● Vector format preferred, but not required
● The artwork will be licensed for 1 year

Recognition

● The artist will receive $1500 and two complimentary weekend passes to the festival
● Artwork will be printed on merchandise for the Festival Merchandise Tent
● The artist will be recognized in our program book (printed and online), newsletter, and social
media channels
How to Apply
● Please submit your application via email to Katie Stenning at admin@thefestival.bc.ca
● Samples of previous work are required; website, social media channels, or photos are all
acceptable
● Please include your artist bio, phone number, and email address
● Submissions may optionally include a description or sketch of a conceptual idea for the project

Timeline

● Applications will be open until March 29, 2024
● Artists will be contacted the week of April 1st, 2024
● Finalized artwork must be completed no later than April 30th, 2024

Please reach out to Katie Stenning at admin@thefestival.bc.ca with any questions or concerns. We
may also be reached by phone at 604.602.9798 extension 200.