The Raptors & OVO Are Looking For Young BIPOC Artists For A Super Unique Project

You'll get $7,500 and a major shoutout from the Raptors if you get picked.
Staff Writer

The Toronto Raptors are ready to shell out some cash for the country's best up-and-coming BIPOC artists.

The Raptors have partnered with OVO to create the "Welcome Toronto Creators Program," a competition for young Canadian artists to create a work of art with a specific theme in mind. 

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Canadian artists from the ages of 16 to 29 are encouraged to apply before the deadline of Monday, March 29. Women and BIPOC youth will be prioritized in the selection process.

Selected creators will be asked to make a piece of art that addresses the theme of "Eyes To The Future," the Raptors say, "inspired by the city of Toronto, and how Toronto Raptors basketball impacts youth culture off the court."

Winning artists will receive $7,500, have their artwork shared on the official Toronto Raptors social media channels, and have access to mentorship opportunities.

2021 Welcome Toronto Creators Program

Salary: $7,500

Company: Toronto Raptors and OVO

Who Should Apply: The Raptors are looking for young Canadian artists, with priority given to women and BIPOC creators, to use their skills to make Raptors-inspired art.

Apply Here

  • Cormac O'Brien was an Associate Editor at Narcity Canada, covering all things exciting and trending about Canada. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Journalism from the University of Victoria, where he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the campus newspaper and was awarded the BCYNA Community News Scholarship for his writing. He was also the producer and co-host of Now On Narcity, Narcity's flagship podcast.

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