Bourse de création Kesar, par la famille Rahimaly-Mamode 2026

About this call

The Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke seeks proposals from professional artists who are a visible minority for the third Bourse de création Kesar, funded by the Rahimaly-Mamode family. One grant of $12,000 is awarded each year (2025, 2026 and 2027) after a jury review. The three recipients share a creative residency from September 5 to 19, 2027 to develop a common narrative, and in 2028 the museum presents a group exhibition of their work, with technical and administrative support and artist fees at CARFAC rates.

Who can apply

• Domestic applicants
• Medium: Painting / Sculpture / Installation / Mixed Media / Photography / Video / Drawing / Printmaking / Textile / Ceramics / New Media / Performance
• Entry fee: See official site
• Professional artists under Quebec's Act Respecting the Professional Status of Artists (L.R.Q., c.S-32.01) who are a visible minority, are at minimum permanent residents of Canada, work primarily in Quebec, and are available for the residency from September 5 to 19, 2027. Submit one PDF by email to conservation@mbas.qc.ca: a recent CV (max 3 pages), a biography and artist statement, a project description (max 250 words), 10 to 15 images or short videos, a descriptive image list (title, date, materials, dimensions, photo credit) with the narrative of a few works, and optional press. Images may be sent separately; large files by WeTransfer, video or sound by Vimeo or YouTube link. Incomplete or mailed applications are not considered. Decisions by email within two months of the deadline. The page does not state an application fee.