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NWT museum opens applications for art gallery exhibit

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Ollie Williams/Cabin Radio

Do you want your art to be displayed at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre?

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment announced on Wednesday that the museum is accepting applications from NWT artists, craftspeople and curators to display their work in its art gallery in 2025. It said nominations are also welcome.

The department said applications will be evaluated by an art selection committee, which is made up of museum staff and and community members.

Selected artists will be paid an exhibition fee and the museum will cover any shipping shipping expenses.

The museum said typically two six-month exhibitions are featured in its art gallery each year.

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According to application guidelines, artists must have previously exhibited their work in a gallery, craft show or similar venue and half of a show’s pieces must be complete before applying.

Applications are open until April 30.