Newcomer Arts Professional Program (NAPP)

The Newcomer Arts Professional Program (NAPP) is a dedicated professional development and mentorship initiative tailored to empower and support newcomer arts professionals. NAPP serves as a pivotal platform, fostering connections, resource access, educational enrichment, and professional establishment within the Canadian arts landscape. This opportunity is for newcomer arts professionals in both Edmonton and Calgary only.

Core Offerings

Recognizing the unique challenges faced by newcomer arts professionals in navigating their careers and securing professional opportunities within the arts sector, NAPP is committed to bridging this gap through targeted professional development sessions and compensated mentorship programs.

Personalized one-on-one mentorship.

Professional development sessions facilitated by esteemed Canadian arts professionals.

Comprehensive training programs, and exposure to the Canadian arts industry.

One-on-One career coaching session

NAPP extends vital support by providing reliable information, deliberate networking opportunities, and sector-specific insights.

Paid opportunity to gain Canadian experience and comprehensive guidance.

Essential information for the successful establishment of careers in Canada.

NAPP: Newcomer Arts Professional Program
NAPP: Call for Mentors
NAPP: Call for Participants/Mentees
NAPP Application Deadline Extension

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Newcomer Arts Professional Program (NAPP)

Previously called Immigrant Arts Mentorship Program (IAMP)

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Alumni Testimonials

  • NAPP helped me to have more opportunities as an immigrant artist. My mentor and I discussed the arts scene in Alberta, art movements and art history. We shared ideas.

    Sahar Hakimi, Visual Artist from Iran

  • Before NAPP I wouldn't say that I am a writer and a multi-platform storyteller, now I tell it to a crowd! NAPP gave me back my soul, showing me that I didn’t have to give up on my creativity and passion because I am a newcomer. Thanks to everyone in NAPP, I will keep on the journey of pursuing my goals.

    Lia Pereira, Writer from Brazil

  • NAPP means a lot to me. I am very new and IAMP gave me everything I need to continue my career in Canada. I am so lucky! My mentor was very experienced and I learned about the Canadian arts scene from him. He freely shared his artistic experience with me.

    Juan (Joey) Qi, Illustrator from China

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