The Lind Biennial Award Ceremony

Come and see who wins Canada’s biggest prize for emerging artists. This year's finalists are Mena El Shazly, Karice Mitchell, Dion Smith-Dokkie, Parumveer Walia, and Casey Wei.

7:00pm – Doors
7:30pm – Presentation of the Philip B. Lind Prize for Emerging Artists

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The Lind Biennial is on view at The Polygon November 9 – February 2.

About the Exhibition
A showcase of new work by the finalists of the Philip B. Lind Prize for Emerging Artists. Established in 2016, this honour is awarded biennially to an emerging BC-based artist working in mediums of photography, film, or video. Artists are nominated for the prize by arts professionals from institutions, organisations, and post-secondary programs across the province. In 2024, thanks to a generous donation from the Lind family, the prize amount has increased to $25,000, making it one of the country’s largest accolades dedicated to supporting visual artists.
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Endowed by The Lind Family in honour of Phillip B. Lind

The Lind Biennial fortifies the efforts of The Polygon’s Emerging Artist Mentorship Program, generously supported by The Michael and Inna O'Brian Family Foundation, and the Zago Family in memory of Frances A. Schmidt Zago.

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