Directory art competition 2021

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 contest is closed for the year.

Thank you for your submissions and creativity. 

A prize of $5000 will be awarded to each of the three selected winning entrants. Winners will be contacted 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 November 12, 2024. The three winners will be announced publicly in the spring of 2025. 

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.

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Petitot Autumn Petitot Autumn: Art by Dianne E. Nelson

Petitot Autumn

Dianne E. Nelson
Northwest Territories
2010
Tidal Flats at Pangnirtung Ford Tidal Flats at Pangnirtung Ford: Art by Meeka Kilabuk

Tidal Flats at Pangnirtung Ford

Meeka Kilabuk
Nunavut
2010
Yukon River Valley Yukon River Valley: Art by Gabrielle Watts

Yukon River Valley

Gabrielle Watts
Yukon/Northern BC
2010
Five Star Poncho Five Star Poncho: Art by Rosalind Machmer

Five Star Poncho

Rosalind Machmer
Nunavut
2009
Herd Migration Herd Migration: Art by Jennifer Walde

Herd Migration

Jennifer Walde
Northwest Territories
2009
Reflections on Crater Lake – Chilkoot Pass Reflections on Crater Lake – Chilkoot Pass: Art by Daphne Mennell

Reflections on Crater Lake – Chilkoot Pass

Daphne Mennell
Yukon/Northern BC
2009
A Northern Star in the Moment A Northern Star in the Moment: Art by Gail Cyr

A Northern Star in the Moment

Gail Cyr
Northwest Territories
2008
Guardian of the Games Guardian of the Games: Art by Justin Smith

Guardian of the Games

Justin Smith
Yukon/Northern BC
2008
Man Waiting at a Seal Hole Man Waiting at a Seal Hole: Art by Qummuatuk Ashoona

Man Waiting at a Seal Hole

Qummuatuk Ashoona
Nunavut
2008