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Rural Mentorship Program

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 25, 2025

Rural Mentorship Program MENTOR Application Form

Mentors applying for the Rural Mentorship Program should send in this form as part of their application, paired with the Mentee form.

Mentor Demographic & Contact Information

Mentor Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Please note this is a Rural Mentorship Program, and therefore the mentee(s) must reside in Rural Manitoba, and preference will be given to Mentors that also reside in Rural Manitoba.
Creative Discipline(Required)
Please select your primary discipline.
Please indicate your Creative Discipline if not covered in the above list.
Self Identity
Creative Manitoba is seeking 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 the equity-seeking groups with which you identify from the list below (check all that apply). Creative Manitoba pledges to make best efforts to hold 50% of program space for participants identifying as IBPoC or from equity-seeking groups.
If you self-identify in a way not captured above, please let us know.

Mentee Information

Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Please note this is a Rural Mentorship Program, and therefore mentees must reside in Rural Manitoba.

A bit about yourself

Give us background on your Artistic Practice. List any professional experience, or mentor experience you have.
Do you know your mentee(s) previously? Tell us how you came to submit for this program with this mentee (or mentees) and why you think this would be a good opportunity for them to work with you.

Program Proposal

Provide a detailed program plan that you and your mentee(s) have agreed upon. Is there a specific project or goal you'd like to achieve with them? Do you have any ideas as to activities you will do together? Ways you will connect them with others in the artistic community? Are there opportunities for them to shadow your artistic work during this time? Be as detailed as possible. (Max 250 words)
Provide some detail on how you plan to connect - in person? Virtually? Is there travel time to consider? Good connectivity in the area? Do both parties they have the equipment and connection needed if meeting virtually?
What are the estimated start and finish dates for your proposal. Remember this should be a 5 month period ending no later than June 1, 2025 - but exceptions can be made if you reach out to the Program Manager before applying (mentor@creativemanitoba.ca)
Program Commitment(Required)
I have read, understand and am committed to all program commitments and have gone through them wth my proposed mentor who also understands the commitments.
Mentee Form Declaration
My mentee has also submitted their form. I understand their form is required for my application to be complete and considered.