Arts Development
The Shevchenko Foundation recognizes the value of the arts as a fundamental aspect of expressing unique cultural identity by promoting the creation, advancement and dissemination of Ukrainian Canadian artistic undertakings throughout Canada.
Every year, grants are provided to meaningful projects in the areas of literary arts, music, theatre, visual arts, dance, and media arts.
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Dance
More than any other Ukrainian art form, dance has engaged thousands of young people to connect with the Ukrainian Canadian community. Ukrainian dance is becoming increasingly recognized by the mainstream ....
Literary Arts
Ukrainian Canadian literature provides fresh insight into the shared cultural experience and identity, breaking down barriers and defining the human desire for personal expression and social connection ....
Media Arts
Media and the digital universe are the preferred modes of communication with the younger generation. Therefore, it is imperative that the Foundation embraces this reality and supports films, video and ....
Music
The Shevchenko Foundation provides support to the creation and dissemination of various genres of music inspired by the Ukrainian Canadian landscape. Increased endowment funding will ensure more ....
Theatre
The Shevchenko Foundation supports theatre projects that help us discover and understand ourselves and our relationship with our community. Theatre explores who we are as humans, examines relationships ....
Visual Arts
The visual arts are a powerful tool for communication beyond the spoken word, engaging viewers through painting, drawing, printmaking, installation, sculpture, book works, performance art, ....