Join the 100 Mile Arts Network
Becoming a member of the 100 Mile Arts Network means joining a supportive hub dedicated to helping you thrive. Our mission is to connect, support, and promote English-speaking artists, reducing isolation and building a stronger regional arts community.
Who Can Join?
The 100 Mile Arts Network is dedicated to supporting English-speaking creative professionals living and working in the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, MRC de Pontiac, and MRC de la Vallée-de-la-Gatineau. Within this region, we welcome:
- Artists and performers of all disciplines
- Venue owners and operators
- Cultural organizations
Why Become a Member?
Membership provides access to a range of benefits designed to enhance your visibility, build your professional capacity, and connect you with peers.
Get Seen & Promoted
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Online Directory Profile: Get your own profile in our public member database, making it easier for collaborators, buyers, and the public to find you.
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Social Media Promotion: We actively promote our members’ work and events on our Facebook and Instagram channels.
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Newsletter Features: Get the chance to be the “featured artist” in our monthly newsletter.
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Art to Heart Series: Members are eligible to be featured in our professional mini-documentary series, which includes a $200 honorarium.
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Media Coverage: Benefit from our relationships with local media outlets to get your work featured in print.
Grow Your Skills & Business
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Professional Development: Access workshops on practical topics like grant writing, social media for artists, website development, and the business of art.
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Exhibition Opportunities: Participate in group exhibitions held at our gallery and boutique in Wakefield.
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Art in the Park: Apply for a vendor booth, teach a workshop, or perform at our popular summer art market series.
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Funding for Musicians: Access dedicated grants available to venues for paying musicians.
Connect with Your Community
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Networking Events: Join our events to meet and collaborate with fellow artists and organizers.
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Reduce Isolation: Be part of a growing, supportive community of English-speaking peers across the region.
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A Stronger Voice: Join a network that advocates for funding and support for the region’s English-speaking arts community.
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- New member applications are subject to a brief moderation process to avoid spam. You will receive a notification when your account is approved, at which time you will be invited to complete your profile.
- Members are added to the 100 Mile Arts Network monthly newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time.
- New members with readily-available information online may be selected as a “featured artist” for the newsletter.
- As a member, you may receive a limited number of priority email notices independent of the newsletter (e.g. AGM notice)