N.A.P.A.T.
PROGRAM

 

ABORIGINAL
ACCESS

 

COLLEGE READINESS

 

NSYILXCEN LANGUAGE

 

C.A.L.R.
PROGRAM

 

D.S.T.C.
PROGRAM

 

INDIGENOUS
FINE ARTS

National Aboriginal Professional Artist Training

CALL FOR ARTIST PORTFOLIOS

Writers, Visual Artists, Storytellers, Drum makers, Carvers, Weavers, Traditional performers, Singers, Photographers and Film makers

 

ENAPAT 2009 student filming - Sam MitchellLIGIBILITY:
Portfolio applications are open to Aboriginal, Metis, Inuit, Status & Non-Status

Individuals must have proof of Aboriginal Ancestry

Post Secondary eligibility is not a requirement.

This is a professional career training opportunity.

napat 2009 student artwork - Stephanie SquakinDo not submit original works. We cannot be responsible if the works get lost in the mail.

PORTFOLIOS MUST INCLUDE:
1. Letter of intent – Please indicate why you want to take the program and your level of commitment to the arts.
2. Two letters of support reference from organizations or individuals qualified to assess your current works
NAPAT 2009 student performance - Joanne Kruger3. Examples of works will be accepted in the following format:
I. 15 slides/ prints of current work clearly labeled.
II. 5 pages of current written or previous work published.
III. Demo reels - DVD, VHS, CD and cassette tape.
IV. For Oral and Performance installations, VHS/DVD or cassette/ CD submissions may be submitted. All work
must be clearly labeled with explanations.

NAPAT Coordinator, Tracey Kim Bonneau
NAPAT Coordinator
Tracey Kim Bonneau

NEXT PORTFOLIO DEADLINE: Closed - Contact Tracey Bonneau for Extended Submissions
RESULTS AVAILABLE: Aug 12, 2011 - Due to extension of Portfolio Deadline

Please send complete portfolio with works to:

NAPAT COORDINATOR- Tracey Kim Bonneau
En'owkin Centre
RR#2 Site 50 Comp 8, Lot 45 Green Mountain Road
Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 6J7

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP COVER TUITION/SUPPLIES/FEES AND LIVING COST

with funding provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

About the N.A.P.A.T. program

NAPAT guest mentor - George Leach - Jan 2011
NAPAT Mentor - George Leach

The focus of the National Aboriginal Professional Arts Training Program (NAPAT) is to protect and preserve Indigenous world-view and arts expressions in traditional heritage format utilizing interdisciplinary works with contemporary practice. This includes storytelling, performance arts, painting, media arts, sculpture, and installation art.

Professional established Aboriginal artists are provided mentorship and creation space
NAPAT 2010 student performance - Nathan Paul, Levi Bent, Taylor Belanger
NAPAT 2010/2011
Live Performance
to engage in projects, marketing and promotion of their works to develop market ready exhibitions.

The NAPAT program was developed to support the learning of how to “revitalize” traditional art form into contemporary practice.  It is a professional training opportunity that assists the artist to interpret traditional forms of art in today’s context.
The training consists of these fundamental principles:

        1. Research of historical cultural heritage information (Mentoring)
        2. Land community culture context: designs, principles, protocols
        3. Produce works/products that clearly “revitalize” a traditional arts practice – Artist statement

 

Year One

Traditional Expression - VISUAL
(NAPAT 1.0)

Traditional Expression - SOUND/ Movement
(NAPAT 2.0)

Traditional Expression - STORY/ Word
(NAPAT 3.0)

 

Phase One:
Student researches their historical heritage art form/ orientation.
Instructor provides: Facilitation, videos, books, lectures, mentor.

NAPAT 2010 student performance - Dixon Terbasket

Phase Two:
Student Experimentation projects – January 2011 – April 2011
1 project September – October, 2011
1 project November – December, 2011
1 project January – February, 2012
1 project March – April, 2012

Mandatory YEAR ONE is placed in two NAPAT modules as selected by scholarship committee. Electives are registered with student services.

Year Two

Marketing & Arts Management
(NAPAT 4.0)

Traditional Expression - VISUAL 
(NAPAT 5.0)

Traditional Expression SOUND/ Movement

(NAPAT 6.0)

Traditional Expression – STORY/ Word
(NAPAT 7.0)

Phase One:
Student prepares and develops a mature body of work that is accepted by their peers according to artist development and career professional plan. The body of work is distinctly traditional and demonstrates the revitalization of their heritage.

Instructor provides: Facilitation, videos, books, and lectures, exhibition/performance/networking

NAPAT film class 2010

Phase Two:
Final 2nd year Portfolio project completion – January 2011 – April 2011
1 project September – October, 2011
1 project November – December, 2011
1 project January – February, 2012
1 project March – April, 2012