Immigrant Artist Mentorship Program (IAMP)

Immigrant Artist Mentorship Program (IAMP) is a program that offers mentorship for immigrant and newcomer artists, arts administrators, creative professionals, and culture workers. Newcomer (less than seven years in Canada) artists and arts & culture workers connect, learn, and grow through one-on-one sessions with an experienced local mentor in their artistic discipline or specific field. In addition to the one-on-one sessions, IAMP also offers group professional development sessions throughout the program to help the mentees progress their career. IAMP is a year long program.​

Every year, IAMP begins accepting applications for a new cohort of mentees and mentors in April. The ICAI Jury choices for the successful candidates are announced in May, with the program running from June and concluding in December. The curriculum is always adjusted and updated to help newcomer artists navigate the prevailing issues and trends in the arts.

If you would like to know more about IAMP or would like to discuss the next cohort, or for any general inquiries regarding our IAMP, please contact ​programs@icaionline.org