Learn from experience of artists who have successfully applied for funding! Shapeshifters is a rich series of video profiles of Indigenous artists speaking about their work, their motivations, and their experience with grants.

The videos feature nine different artists and a wide range of mediums and approaches to art making. The videos include reflections on Indigenous cultural revitalization and the power and benefits of the arts. Each profile also includes helpful tips for artists who are applying for funding. Fans of musicians A Tribe Called Red will want to check out ATCR member Bear Witness talking about his media work and his perspective on preparing grant applications.

Created by the Ontario Arts Council, Shapeshifters features 9 Ontario-based artists: Waawaate Fobister, Christian Chapman, Cheryl L’Hirondelle, Michelle Derosier, Dan Commanda & Brenda Lee, Michael Belmore, Sidd Bobb & Pennie Couchie, Jean Marshall, Bear Witness. The series was edited by Lawrence Jackman and Katahrine Asals with music from Edgardo Moreno. The Shapeshifters series includes French subtitles.

To learn more about the Shapeshifters Video Series, please visit the ArtBridges Resource Portal.

-Skye Louis, ArtBridges Info Resource Developer
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