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CIBC announces call for submissions for fourth annual C² Art Program
CIBC is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for its 2026 C² Art Program, an initiative dedicated to empowering emerging Canadian artists. The C² Art Program offers artists a unique opportunity to create, curate, and exhibit their work at CIBC's headquarters, CIBC SQUARE, while receiving financial and professional support.
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