ICCA Partnerships

The Power of Partnership

Partnerships are at the core of the Indigenous Curatorial Collective / Collectif des commissaires autochtones (ICCA)’s mission to advocate, activate, and engage for Indigenous creative sovereignty. By fostering equitable collaboration and building reciprocal relationships, ICCA amplifies Indigenous voices, supports curators and artists, and advances cultural agency as an inherent right. Through curatorial projects, critical research, and programming, ICCA connects Indigenous communities with institutions and larger arts networks, ensuring future ancestors inherit the tools to preserve and share their stories with sovereignty and pride. We encourage all partner institutions to consider becoming an ICCA Institutional Member.

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Pique & Debaser

Debaser and the Indigenous Curatorial Collective (ICCA) partnered to support two emerging Indigenous curators through curatorial projects presented at Pique, an all-ages festival held at Arts Court in downtown Ottawa on Anishinaabe Algonquin territory. Each curator managed a single-day project for the summer (June 8, 2024) or fall (September 28, 2024) editions of Pique.

Projects spanned various artistic mediums, such as site-specific installations, exhibitions, live performances, screenings, workshops, or panels. Participants received mentorship and ongoing production and administrative support from Debaser staff.

Call for Emerging Indigenous curators

Statement Regarding Cancellation of Exhibition

CARFAC Saskatchewan

ICCA and CARFAC SASK have partnered to empower artists through accessible professional development initiatives. This collaboration strengthens support for Indigenous and Saskatchewan-based artists by providing resources and workshops tailored to their needs.

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CARFAC SASK, in partnership with the Indigenous Curatorial Collective (ICCA), is proud to offer Indigenous and BIPOC mentees in the Art Writing Mentorship program paid opportunities to publish writing on Indigenous art through ICCA’s Digital Publishing Program. This collaboration fosters meaningful engagement and amplifies underrepresented voices in the arts sector.

Stay tuned for the publications produced by our emerging writers as part of this exciting mentorship program!

Learn more about the Critical Art Writing Mentorship

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The upcoming free workshop, Digital Foundations for Artists, led by Justine Stilborn, focuses on building long-term strategies for sharing artistic practices online. Topics include file naming, watermarks, and SEO to help artists establish an intentional digital presence. Funded by SaskCulture, Sask Lotteries, and CARFAC SASK members, this workshop is an invaluable resource for artists at all stages of their careers.

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF)

ICCA is thrilled to partner with TOAF (Toronto Outdoor Art Fair) to spotlight the recipients of the Emerging Artists by Emerging Curator Award. This collaboration with curator Jesse King highlights the works of Alex Millington, Matthew Walton, and Lauren Rice in Blushing Bodies, a curatorial showcase exploring queer identity, the human body, and form. The artists, each participating in TOAF for the first time, have already gained significant recognition for their unique practices. ICCA is proud to support this award and the showcase, and we look forward to seeing how these emerging artists continue to evolve. Additionally, Jesse King’s insightful curatorial essay further enriches the exhibition’s themes. Special thanks to Barry & Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust and ICCA for making this collaboration possible.

Read Jesse’s Debut Curatorial Showcase Essay

CARFAC Ontario, Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS), & OCADU’s Indigenous Students Centre

We’re co-organizing an artist-led legal session for Indigenous artists, designers, and/or creatives, loosely informed by the “Legal Considerations for Indigenous Artists & Designers: An Introductory Guide.”

More Information Coming Soon

Complete the ICCA Legal Topics Interest Survey to inform the format of this session.

Toronto Queer Film Festival (TQFF)

The Indigenous Curatorial Collective (ICCA) partnered with the Toronto Queer Film Festival (TQFF) to host an online screening of eight powerful films created by Indigiqueer* and Two-Spirit filmmakers. This collaboration aligned with the theme of ICCA’s 2022 Gathering, “Accountability,” fostering a conversation on how we are accountable to marginalized communities and voices. The screening, available on TQFF’s website, was accessible with closed captioning and an audio-described version. It took place on October 16, 2022, at 4:30 PM EST (2:30 PM CST). The event also featured an in-person screening at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina, SK. *Indigiqueer was coined by filmmaker TJ Cuthand.

Learn More About ICCA x TQFF Screening Indigiqueer And Two-Spirit Cinema

Learn More About ICCA’s Gatherings.

The Bentway

ICCA is honoured to partner with the Bentway to support their recent community beading workshop, inspired by Nico Williams’s project Tracings, a series of large-scale Indigenous regalia designs. This workshop, led by artist Skye Paul of Running Fox Beads, allowed participants to explore basic beading techniques while learning about the role beading plays in healing practices across many Indigenous communities. It was a special opportunity for participants to gain a deeper understanding of the craft, connect with the urban environment, and reinforce the importance of cultural exchange and community-building.

Learn More About the Beading Workshop at The Bentway.

Indigenous Editors Association (IEA) & CARFAC National

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Indigenous Editors Association and CARFAC National! Together, we’ll research fee schedules tailored to the unique needs of Indigenous writers, editors, and curators, ensuring fair and equitable compensation within the arts sector.

More Information Coming Soon