Short Description
The Starving Artist empowers individuals through creative arts, highlighting lived experiences to drive systemic reform. The organization fosters authentic and vulnerable engagement to promote change within current systems. Its innovation lies in platforming people-centered solutions, championing emerging voices to creatively explore their experiences.
Eligibility
The Starving Artist is dedicated to supporting creators in sharing their work with the world. The organization provides a platform for a diverse range of forms, including poetry, comic books, creative nonfiction, art criticism, and hybrid experimental genres.
Artistic Mediums
Artists are encouraged to explore diverse artistic mediums that can be displayed in a 2D Gallery Space, including but not limited to:
Painting, drawing, and illustration
Sculpture and installation (Images of work)
Photography and digital art
Mixed media and collage
Performance and interactive art
Video art and animation
Farming & food sovereignty
Artworks that explore how local knowledge, community farming, and cultural traditions shape our food systems, celebrating resilience and self-determination.
Sustainability, conservation & regeneration
Creative works envision agriculture that restores ecosystems, soil and land conservation, captures carbon, and revitalises landscapes for future generations.
Animals & ethical production
Works examining the relationship between humans and livestock, animal welfare, and shifting dietary choices in a changing world.
Gender & social equity
Pieces highlighting the vital role of women in agriculture, exploring access to resources, empowerment, and the potential to transform food security.
Climate crisis & resilience
Creative expressions capturing the threats of droughts, shifting seasons, and heat stress—alongside stories of adaptation, regeneration, and community strength.
How to Apply
Online Application
Entry Fee
None
Location
Canada
Timeline
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
Website Link: https://starvingartist.cargo.site/publishing-studio
