Canadian Forces Artists Program (CFAP)
The need for Canada to record the actions of its military members has not been forgotten and, on June 6, 2001, Chief of Defense Staff, General Maurice Baril, officially announced the creation of the Canadian Forces Artists Program (CFAP). This new artistic endeavour would allow Canadian artists the opportunity to record Canada's soldiers in Canada and around the world. These artists, all volunteers, will help usher in a new era of Canadian military art.
The CFAP provides a range of unique opportunities to support the independent, creative work of professional Canadian artists of all cultures who wish to contribute to the history of the Canadian Forces. It is the aim of the CFAP to allow artists from across Canada, working in various mediums, to capture the daily operations, personnel, and spirit of the Canadian Forces.
Professional Canadian artists will have the opportunity to research, understand and reflect on the participation of men and women of the Canadian Forces in a wide variety of activities at home and abroad. Any professional artist who is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant in good health will be able to participate in the Program. The Program will welcome painters, sculptors, and printers as well as other professional artists such as musicians, actors and writers.
Artists will be transported and escorted according to available resources and imposed operational limitations. National Defence will also provide food and accommodation to the artist equal to the level provided to the members of the Canadian Forces being deployed. National Defence may request from the artist a tangible artistic contribution to be negotiated at the time of selection.
Thank you for your interest in the Canadian Forces Artists Program.
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