ARTS & CULTURE

Peer Assessment Nomination

The PEI Arts Grants program is designed to support the development of artistic practice through a competitive granting system. The process for assessment is modeled after the best practice of using peer assessment committees (PACs) to select successful projects and award funding amounts. It follows the standards of the Canada Council for the Arts.

The Cultural Development division coordinates peer-led processes for grant distribution. Peer assessment provides the best possible means of identifying outstanding ability and artistic merit in the arts and culture sector. Each PAC shall consist of a Chairperson and a committee of peer assessors as assembled by the Cultural Development division.

Peer Assessment Committee Selection Criteria

The PACs are comprised of members of the artistic community and the general public.. Peer assessors are selected based on the following criteria:

- - Artistic practice: artists,arts professionals and cultural workers with different artistic styles and philosophies, who have an ability to provide aesthetic context.
  - Professional specialization: artists, arts professionals and cultural workers who perform a variety of different professional roles in the arts, such as creators, interpreters, administrators, directors, producers, publishers, gallery owners, dealers, curators, critics, educators, etc.
  - Language: artists, arts professionals and cultural workers from the two official language communities of Canada.
  - Cultural diversity: artists, arts professionals and cultural workers of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American or mixed heritage.
  - Indigenous artists and arts professionals: artists, arts professionals, cultural workers and knowledge keepers of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent.
  - Geography: artists, arts professionals and cultural workers from different geographical regions and communities of Prince Edward Island.
  - Gender identity and expression: artists, arts professionals and cultural workers who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities
  - Age: artists, arts professionals and cultural workers of different generations.

Program Requirements for Peer Assessment Selection

Eligibility to become a peer assessor can differ depending on the program. There are additional requirements to peer assessment selection for the following programs:

Indigenous Arts Grants and Indigenous Art Bank: all peer assessors must be artists, arts professionals, cultural workers and/or knowledge keepers of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent.

Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund: all peer assessors must be artists, arts professionals or cultural works of Acadian or francophone descent.

How do I make a recommendation or apply for the peer assessment committee?

Members of the arts community and the general public are invited to download and complete the Peer Assessment NominationForm and submit it for themselves or another individual to serve on an upcoming peer assessment committee. The Cultural Development division will contact the nominated peer assessor if the nomination is approved.

Submit your completed application to [email protected]

Download and complete the Peer Assessment Nomination Form

Who do I contact with questions?

Éliane Laberge
Bilingual Cultural Development Officer
Phone: 902-916-1854
Email: [email protected]

Artist Grants Reports

The PEI Arts grant program is designed to support the development of artistic practice through a competitive award system. The process for assessment was modeled after the best practice of using peer juries to select successful projects and award funding amounts.