Support & Awards
Viktoriya Rudenko’s artistic practice has been supported and recognized by arts organizations in Canada and internationally. These grants, awards, and distinctions have supported the development and presentation of her work within Deaf and contemporary visual arts communities.
Deaf Excellence Award — 2026
Shortlisted — Contemporary Deaf Perspectives
Recognised for artistic work exploring Deaf identity, visual language, accessibility, and lived experience through contemporary art.
Canada Council for the Arts — 2026
Supported by the Canada Council for the Arts through funding for international professional development and artistic activities, including participation in Deaffest in the United Kingdom and professional artistic activities in Reims, France.
Deaf Action, Edinburgh — 2026
Invited artist & workshop facilitator
Invited by Deaf Action in Edinburgh, Scotland, to present my artistic practice and lead creative workshops as part of a program celebrating Deaf culture, visual language, and artistic expression.
Ontario Arts Council — 2025
Deaf and Disability Arts Projects — Grant Recipient
Awarded an Ontario Arts Council grant for the professional development project Sculpting with Glass and Clay: Mentorship Project, supporting the development of my artistic practice in glass and clay sculpture.
Tangled Art + Disability-2026
Selected Artist
Selected to participate in Tangled’s Tenth: A Juried Exhibition at Tangled Art Gallery in Toronto, presented by Tangled Art + Disability