Our Initiative is Art
The Partners in Art Initiative is a program at The Royal that recognizes artistic talent. Its purposes are to:
- provide an permanent venue for visual artists to display their works to The Royal’s community
- provide artists with the option of selling their works while on public display
- acknowledge the importance of art in enhancing the health and well being of
an individual - breakdown the stigma associated with mental illness
- raise funds for the Partners in Art Initiative Bursary Fund
The Partners in Art Initiative Committee welcomes artwork from clients, staff, volunteers of The Royal and its partners.
What We Do
Art is displayed in several designated areas for both long- and short-term periods. You can help us grow by submitting your artwork, volunteering on the committee, purchasing artwork or donating to the Bursary Fund.
A percentage of the proceeds from each sale goes to the Partners in Art Initiative Bursary Fund. This fund is used to assist artists by helping to pay for education or supplies. Contact the Committee or read for information below to learn more.
Art Criteria
Artwork can include the following: sketches, paintings, prints, sculptures, tapestries and photography. There are restrictions on the size of the art you can submit. Graphic depictions of violence or pornography will not be considered. An artist may have no more than two pieces on display at any time. A separate committee will decide, through the jury process, which works will be accepted for display.
To Submit a Work
Please call 613.722.6521 ext. 6010 and leave a message that includes your name, telephone number and times when you can be reached. A member of the committee will contact you regarding your submission. For more information on the Partners in Art Initiative, please email art@theroyal.ca
Call for Art
Each year, a call for art will be issued the last week of January, May and September.
Useful Forms and Information
Click HERE for the Consent Form
Click HERE for the Partners in Art Initiative General Information
Bursary Information
Click HERE for Bursary Information
Click HERE for the Bursary Application Form
The purpose of the bursary fund is to support the The Royal’s clients in furthering their creativity through courses or materials.
Bursary criteria
- Funds are to be used for purchasing art supplies or for art education (eg. course,
- workshop)
- Client has contributed a piece(s) of art for display.
- Client demonstrates need for financial assistance.
Bursary procedure
- Fill out the The Royal’s Partners in Art Initiative Art Fund Application.
- Return completed application form to Volunteer Services.
- Contact will be made from Partners in Art Initiative committee member to confirm approval of funds.
- Provide receipt(s) in order to obtain funds
Bursary general information
- The limit of funds will be $150.00 per year, per client.
- Two members of the Partners in Art Initiative committee must approve the
- request for funding.
- The money in this fund comes from donations and proceeds from Partners in Art
- Initiative.
For more information about the Partners in Art Initiative, please contact 613.722.6521 at extension 6010.