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Harry Mason Art Bursary

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This bursary is made possible through the generous donation of the Mason family, in loving memory of Harry Mason — a beloved community member whose lifelong passion for the arts and spirit of generosity touched countless lives. Known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering support of local talent, Harry's legacy will live on through this bursary, inspiring and empowering the next generation of North Simcoe artists.

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Harry’s love of music, visual art, and photography was a true celebration of creativity and compassion. Through this fund, his heart and spirit will continue to champion young artists shaping the vibrant future of the North Simcoe region.

We are excited to present this bursary as a valuable opportunity for aspiring artists pursuing their education in the arts. Please download the guidebook here, which includes essential information such applicant details, application questions, portfolio guidelines, reference questions and a signature page.

 

There will be 5 winners, each receiving $1,000.
 

This resource will help you navigate the application process smoothly.

 

Don’t miss your chance to apply!

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Applications Due: May 22, 2026 by 4:30PM

The Application

Choose the category that best describes your artistic direction.
Traditional Arts: Beadwork, Quillwork, Handdrums, Embroidery, Weaving, Carving
Visual Arts: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, Ceramics Illustration, Textile/Fiber Arts, Mixed Media, Installation Art
Digital & Media Arts: Graphic Design, Animation, Film/Video Production, Game Design, Digital Illustration, Web Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Reality Art
Performing Arts: Theatre/Acting, Dance (e.g., ballet, contemporary, hip hop), Music (instrumental, vocal), Musical Theatre, Performance Art, Comedy/Improvisation
Literary Arts: Creative Writing, Poetry, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Journalism, Spoken Word
Applied Arts: Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Jewelry Design
Interdisciplinary/Other: Art History and Theory, Curatorial Practice, Art Education, Arts Administration, Community Arts Practice, New Media/Interactive Arts

I hereby confirm that all information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that any false or misleading information may result in the rejection of my application or the withdrawal of any awarded funds. Furthermore, I confirm that I meet all eligibility criteria for this bursary and agree to comply with any terms and conditions set forth by the awarding organization.

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If you are a successful applicant, you agree to submit an impact statement detailing the use of funds and the outcomes as required by the North Simcoe Arts.

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The Portfolio and Supporting Documents

Please send your portfolio, acceptance letter, and reference letter to communications@northsimcoearts.ca to finalize your Harry Mason Art Bursary Application.

Provide items from the allowable media types:

  • Images (up to 5MB each)

  • Video (up to 250MB each)

  • Audio (up to 30MB each)

  • PDFs (up to 10MB each)

  • External media from YouTube, Vimeo and SoundCloud

 

The Review Committee will only review 10 images and 5 minutes of performance work.

CONTACT US

23 Mississaga St W, Orillia, ON, Canada,
L3V 3A5

705-481-0176 ext 3

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