Group Mentorship Program

Group Mentorship Program Application 2025-2026

Please read the guidelines for dates and commitment requirements of each program before applying.

Pick the Mentorship Program that Most Interests You(Required)
If you have an interest in multiple groups and want to discuss, please email mentor@creativemanitoba.ca

Applicant Information

Name(Required)
Participants must be between 16-19 years. If you are 15 turning 16 you can apply.
Self Identity(Required)
Creative Manitoba aims to offer meaningful programming and opportunities to equity-seeking groups, which includes members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minorities, as well as immigrants and newcomers to Canada.
Please check any and all equity-seeking groups with which you identify from the list below. Creative Manitoba pledges to make best efforts to hold 50% of program space for participants identifying as IBPoC or from equity-seeking groups.

Nominator Information

Nominator's name(Required)
Attach the completed & signed nominator form PDF (found on the main Group Mentorship page)
Accepted file types: pdf, , Max. file size: 64 MB.
Attach the completed & signed permission form PDF (found on the main Group Mentorship page). If you are under 18, it must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian. Over 18 you can sign yourself.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.

About you

If you would prefer, you can film yourself answering the following questions in a short 1-2 min video explaining why you'd like to be in the program and what experience you have related to it. If you choose this option, just write "see video" in the fields below for required questions.
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: mp4, m4a, avi, mov, wmv, flv, Max. file size: 15 MB.
    Do you have any goals to pursue in this creative field as a potential career or a hobby? What do you love to do in your spare time?
    Why do you want to participate? What part of this program excites you?
    If you have any samples of your writing (for the Creative Writing program) or visual art (for the visual art program) please attach it here!
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: pdf, word, Max. file size: 10 MB.
      Please make sure if it is a google doc that your permissions allow any viewers with the link to view, or add mentor@creativemanitoba.ca
      Please check all that apply to your current situation:(Required)
      I understand that if I have any symptoms or am not feeling well I must let my lead mentor know and stay home. When possible if there is an issue with the lead mentor falling ill or a weather condition, an attempt will be made to run the session virtually and participants will be contacted.
      How did you hear about the program?(Required)
      I have read the full program details and dates, and confirm that I am fully available for this program.(Required)