Art Acquisition Program

In conjunction with the annual province-wide Journées de la culture, the Wasamac underground mining project team is proud to launch its art acquisition program to encourage the development of professional and emerging artists from Abitibi-Témiscamingue and the First Nations.

The works acquired through this program will be on view to the public at the Wasamac Underground Mining Project's community relations office and Yamana Gold's regional office.

A selection committee made up of company representatives, a professional artist and a First Nations member will meet once a year to evaluate the applications submitted. Artists wishing to submit a work may do so before mid-November of each year by filling out the form at https://www.wasamac-consultations.com/policies-and-community-support-program.

"With this initiative, we want to make the artworks accessible to the people who visit us at our offices and to offer a showcase for local artists. From the outset, we have strived for closeness to area residents and a smooth integration of our activities in the community. The art acquisition program aligns perfectly with this desire. There is no doubt that art is a great asset to our beautiful region. We hope to be able to make a difference for the artists through the promotion of their work.”