Seeking Indigenous Artist/Artwork

Indigenous Art Honourarium and Cultural Representation (Neepawa Health Centre)

Receive Honorarium of $1200!

We are excited to announce a call for an Indigenous artist to design and create an art piece to be digitized for a large-scale installation at the new Neepawa Health Centre. This art installation will serve as a powerful representation of health and healing.

This initiative is part of Prairie Mountain Health’s commitment to cultural safety, reconciliation, and honouring Indigenous ways of knowing and healing. We are looking for an artist whose work thoughtfully incorporates culture and community.

The following themes may serve as inspiration:

Indigenous Peoples, Symbolism, and Rituals – Representing First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples
Two-Eyed Seeing – Viewing the world through both Indigenous knowledge systems and Western science
Seven Sacred Teachings – Love (Eagle), Respect (Buffalo), Courage (Bear), Honesty (Sabe), Wisdom (Beaver), Humility (Wolf), Truth (Turtle)
The Medicine Wheel – Representing balance, health, and the Four Directions, Sacred Medicines, and Aspects of Being

Project Details

Location of Artwork: The graphic art will be featured in a prominent area of the Cultural Ceremonies room within Neepawa Health Centre. Final dimensions and installation location will be confirmed. Estimated installation size is 12ft. x 6ft.

Honorarium: $1200 will be provided to the selected artist at project completion. Prairie Mountain Health will cover the cost of digitizing and installing the selected piece.

Rendering of new ceremony room in Neepawa Health Centre with chairs in middle placed in a circle.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to all artists who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis). Priority will be given to artists with a local connection to the Prairie Mountain Health region.

Selection Process

All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of Indigenous community partners and PMH staff. Artist identities will be withheld during review to ensure a fair and equitable process.

Terms and Conditions:

Artwork must be original and created by the submitting artist.
Maximum of two submissions per artist (one form per artwork).
Artwork must be culturally safe and appropriate for a healthcare setting.
No copyrighted or offensive material will be accepted.
Media Release Clause: Artist agrees final art installation maybe featured in photographs and promotional materials. Including but not limited to print, digital, and social media posts without additional compensation.

How to apply

Please submit your completed submission form and artwork samples by email no later than Tuesday, October 15th, 2025. Acceptable formats for art samples include: JPEG, PNG, or PDF. You may also include a link to your digital portfolio.

Submit To

Email: [email protected]

Email subject line: Neepawa Indigenous Artwork Application

If you need assistance with your application or wish to submit in person, please contact us.

Thank you for your interest!

We look forward to celebrating and showcasing your creative expressions in a space dedicated to healing and cultural connection.