Directory art contest
Northwestel is proud to support a thriving and diverse northern arts community
Artwork created by northern artists has been a staple of Northwestel phone directories since 1979. From stunning northern landscapes to richly coloured cultural design, every year three artists are chosen, and their artwork featured on their region’s directory cover. Winners are awarded $5000 each and celebrated on our community blog. Northwestel directories help northerners connect with each other. It’s one way we’re helping to build a stronger North – where everyone can prosper and thrive.
The 2027 Northwestel Directory Art Contest will
open in September 2026
The contest is open to artists who are legal residents of Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Northern British Columbia within Northwestel’s operating area and who are of the age of majority in their province or territory.
Eligible submissions include original two‑dimensional hand‑rendered works, two‑dimensional digital visual art, and three‑dimensional works. A maximum of two submissions per artist is permitted, and each entry must include an artist biography and artwork details.
Full contest rules and submission guidelines will be available on the Northwestel website in September.
Directory art winners
Northwestel has been featuring northern artists on our phone directories since 1979. View past winners by year and remember to check back for updates.
Connections
The Ponder
Back Bay Float
Nanurluk (giant polar bear) shapeshifter
Salmon Aurora - as above, so below
The Ocean's Touch
The Raven
Wheeling
