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edaa.eqbank.caEmerging Digital Artist Award
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About the organization
The Emerging Digital Artist Award (EDAA) is an annual prize administered by EQ Bank that recognizes early-career artists working in digital and new media practices. Established to support the next generation of Canadian digital artists, the award provides a significant cash prize and a platform for public exhibition. Its founding ethos is rooted in fostering experimentation and critical engagement with technology, offering a rare opportunity for emerging practitioners to gain visibility and financial support at a pivotal stage in their careers.
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Artists should present a cohesive body of recent work that demonstrates a clear engagement with digital processes, whether through software, hardware, or networked systems. The selection committee values conceptual rigor and technical innovation over polished presentation. Applications typically require a portfolio, artist statement, and project proposal. Given the award's focus on emerging practitioners, those within the first five years of their professional practice are encouraged to apply. Keep statements concise and avoid over-theorizing; instead, articulate how your digital practice intersects with broader cultural or aesthetic questions.
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