Artists Annie Pillaktuaq, left, from Iqaluit, and Janet Nungnik, who is based in Baker Lake, are two of the five northern artists included among 30 longlisted contenders for the 2026 Sobey Art Award. Six finalists will be announced May 26, and the winner will be named on Nov. 14. (Photos by Dhivya Shastri and Robert Kardosh)
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Annie Pillaktuaq and Janet Nungnik in running for $465,000 in prize money
A Baker Lake textile artist and an Iqaluit painter are among 30 longlisted contenders for the 2026 Sobey Art Award.
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