Directory art contest

A prize of $5000 will be awarded to each of the three selected winning entrants. Winners will be notified by November 12, 2024. Entrants who were not selected as prize winners will not be contacted, please continue with any plans for your artwork after this date. The three winners will be announced publicly in the spring of 2025.

Read about contest eligibility, how to enter, and rules.

Eligibility

Entrants must be current residents of Northwestel’s operating area (Nunavut, NWT, northern BC and Yukon). Artists whose work has appeared on a Northwestel directory cover in the last four years are not eligible to enter. Works to be considered must be two-dimensional original, hand-rendered artwork (such as acrylic, oil, watercolour, silkscreen, etc.), digital visual art works (such as digital painting, drawing or computer-generated still imagery) or three-dimensional works (such as sculptures and carvings).

Although photography is considered an art form, we are not seeking this type of artwork at this time for the directory covers. The artwork cannot already have been previously published, reproduced in any format or exhibited. The artist should not have future plans to sell, publish, reproduce or exhibit the artwork. A maximum of two pieces may be submitted by each artist.

Rules and regulations

Read the rules & regulations for the 2025 Northwestel Directory Art Contest

How to enter 

Entries must be received by October 11, 2024 at 9:00am Pacific time. Late entries cannot be considered, due to the production schedule of the telephone directories. The winning entrants will be contacted by November 12, 2024. 
 
Entries must be accompanied by an official entry form containing the following information: 

• Artist’s name, address, telephone number and e-mail address 

• A short artist’s biography 

• Description of the artwork, including dimensions, medium and title 

Limit of two (2) entries per individual during the contest period.