The Chiefs of Ontario and Independent First Nations will be hosting the Annual Chiefs Assembly on June 14-16, 2022, with the theme “Every Child Matters: A New Legacy.”

The Chiefs of Ontario and Independent First Nations are accepting submissions for original First Nations digital artwork, which incorporates the theme, to use as promotional material for the Annual Chiefs Assembly. The invitation is open to all emerging, mid-career and established artists (18+) of First Nations ancestry.

  • Artists must be of First Nations ancestry
  • Artists must be 18 years of age or older
  • Artworks must be in excellent condition and ready to be shipped once selected
  • Artists must confirm 100% copyright or permissions regarding the work, or any imagery used in the work submitted
  • Artist must submit signed Sales and Assignment of Rights in the Original Artwork form to the Chiefs of Ontario upon receiving confirmation of selection. Sales and Assignment of Rights in the Original Artwork Form will be made available to the Artist once selected.

Digital Submission Guidelines

  • The original, editable file (i.e. AI, PSD, or EPS files)
  • A vector EPS file for digital (RGB)
  • A vector EPS file for print (CMYK)
  • A web preview file (PNG, JPEG, PDF)
  • If the design is a full-bleed print design, bleed areas must be included
  • A short artist statement (100-150-word) about the work submitted, including overall theme and creative process, and any information regarding artists’ specialization, medium, current position, community, or other featured works or exhibitions, if applicable.

Budget

A maximum budget of $2,500 CAD has been allocated for the commissioning of the artwork for the COO Annual Chiefs Assembly. This sum is inclusive of all Artists’ fees, shipping to the Chiefs of Ontario Secretariat and all other related costs. Commission will be awarded to the one (1) selected Artist once all documentation, including the Sales and Assignment of Rights in the Original Artwork form, is signed by the Artist and Chiefs of Ontario.

Submission Deadline: March 11, 2022

All submissions can be emailed to Liisa Kearney at executiveassistant@nokiiwin.com.
For more information on submission guidelines, please contact Genna Benson at Genna.Benson@coo.org.

On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario and Independent First Nations, we appreciate all submissions; however, only one will be selected.