Artists & Artisans Directory

Being part of our directory means being the first to hear about our specific project calls—such as the publication of photographs, the creation of visuals, banners, works of art, or other artistic projects—which allow us to showcase the artistic richness of our community.

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

This initiative is part of the Town of Sutton’s Cultural Policy and, more specifically, its 2025-2027 Action Plan, by addressing the following actions:

• 2.3.1: promote the visibility of artists and artisans and their creations;
• 2.3.3: promote existing resources offered to local artists and recognized cultural organizations.

Status and Artistic Discipline

We invite artists and artisans who are professionals or in the process of becoming professionals, as well as non-professionals, to submit their portfolio. In addition, all artistic disciplines are welcome: visual arts, performing arts, music, theater, illustration, graphic design, photography, film, literature, digital or multidisciplinary arts, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this directory of professional artists and artisans, the person must:

• Be a resident of Sutton, a municipality in the Brome-Missisquoi RCM, or have developed a significant artistic practice within the region;
• If the applicant is a professional, they must be recognized as such according to the definition in the Act Respecting the Professional Status of Artists in the Visual Arts, Film, Music, Literature, Crafts, and the Performing Arts of the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC)*;
• Provide all the documents required below.

*PLEASE NOTE: Artists and artisans who are in the process of becoming professional or who are non-professional may also apply;

Documents to Provide

Here is the list of documents to provide for your file:

• Completed form: link to the FORM;
• Professional CV;
• A visual file containing a maximum of 10 images of previous works;
• A list of the provided images in which the works are clearly identified (title, date, techniques, materials);
• A press kit and other relevant documents (optional).

Submission Methods

It is preferable to send us all information in a single PDF document, identified as follows: lastname_firstname_call_for_portfolios_VDS_2025.pdf (no accent nor space).

If you are unable to create a single PDF document, you can send us documents in Word format and images in JPG format, up to a maximum of 10 MB.

Your portfolio can be sent:

• By email to [email protected];
• Submitted in person, in an envelope labeled “Artist (or Artisan) Portfolio”, at the Town Hall reception (11 Principale Street South).

An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent within 48 business hours after receiving the application.

PLEASE NOTE: The Town will use this directory to send out calls for applications for artistic and cultural projects. Being included in the directory does not automatically mean you will participate in these projects: you must submit an application if you are interested. Applications will be evaluated according to the established criteria.

For any questions, please contact Marie-Claude Plasse, Cultural Agent, at [email protected] or at 450-538-2290, option 4.

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