The Canadian Artists Network offers paid mentorships to artists 60+. Artists of any age looking for a mentor can also sign up. To date we have facilitated more than 150 mentorships and paid more than $450,000 in fees. Find out how to register and scroll through our Mentor Match section of available mentors here.
The Canadian Artists Network helps artists arrange regular meetings in their neighbourhoods to network, share news, form collaborations, and enjoy the Community of other mature artists. During the pandemic, we have moved our Salons online. Click here for more.
Social Media skills. Intellectual Property. Archiving tips. These are just some of the topics that the Canadian Artists Network has presented as seminars. Click here to find out more.
The Canadian Artists Network has presented nine annual conferences on themes such as re-invention, relevance, and inspiration. In 2026, we pivoted to a shorter format called the CAN Summit. Click here for details.
YSA 2030 is a transformative national initiative spearheaded by the Canadian Artists Network to spotlight, support, and empower professional senior artists across Canada.
Moving beyond celebration, this year-long series of events is a direct call to action. The initiative includes national research to dismantle systemic financial and social barriers. At the same time, it showcases the mastery and experience of senior artists from diverse cultural communities. Finally, the series engages arts audiences in vital conversations about the present and future circumstances of Canada’s senior artists.
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