Call for Submissions: Annual Spring Show - Renewal (Melt Studio & Gallery)
Deadline: 26 April 2026
Melt Studio + Gallery is located just outside Picton in a historical air force barrack at the newly developed Base31, Prince Edward County’s vibrant new cultural destination. The gallery is managed and run by Canadian encaustic artist Susan Wallis and is the home to her encaustic working studio. The gallery’s mandate is to foster and enhance public awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the positive cultural significance of the visual arts by showcasing all levels of visual artists and artisans in their exhibitions.
Renewal:
“And suddenly you know: it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” — Meister Eckhart
As winter gives way to spring—snow melting, days stretching longer, light returning—we invite artists to explore RENEWAL in our annual Spring exhibition.
This season of transformation is both external and internal. Renewal appears in the natural world and in ourselves: in fresh starts, evolving perspectives, and the quiet energy of change.
In the medium of your choice, interpret rebirth, growth, and transformation. Your work may reflect awakening landscapes, the renewal of the human spirit, the evolution of ideas, or the emergence of something unexpected.
We welcome submissions that embrace renewal in all its forms and celebrate the promise of new beginnings.
No size limitations, but we strongly encourage artists to submit a range of sizes. There is a $25.00 non-refundable administrative fee to submit a maximum of 3 pieces. All works must be for sale and if sold are subject to 40% commission.
Key Dates:
- Show Dates: May 16 – June 7, 2026
- Submission Deadline: Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Works will be juried: April 27 – 30, 2026
- Acceptance emails will be sent: May 1, 2026
- Deliver selected works to gallery on or before: May 10, 2026
Call for Applications: Community Organization Booths (Skeleton Park Arts Festival)
Deadline: 30 April 2026 | 11:59 PM
The Skeleton Park Arts Festival offers space for community groups to set up a table in McBurney Park during the festival.
The cost of a community service booth is free, but you must meet our Acceptance Guidelines below.
Acceptance Guidelines
In accordance with the purpose and policy, the Festival only allows groups who:
- Are not for profit, charitable, or otherwise not a money making corporate entity.
- Are not a political party or religious organization
- Are appropriate for the diverse audience and age range of the festival goers, especially children.
- We have a small committee who decides if a group is appropriate for the Festival (ie, meets the above guidelines).
Participant Responsibilities
Physical Space:
- Community groups are asked to provide their own tables, chairs and tent.
- Ten foot spaces for each group will be clearly marked at McBurney Park.
- We ask that your group have the table staffed from 10: 00 AM until 5:00 PM on Saturday and/or Sunday.
- Set up begins at 9:00 AM each day.
Materials and Activities:
- While at the Festival, community groups are NOT allowed to solicit funds in any way, whether through donations or sales.
- Additionally, community groups are NOT allowed to have a draw, raffle, or any other kind of gift-giving activity (including food).
- We can make allowances for some small goods, such as promotional stickers or pens.
- If you have any special programming or workshop activities planned for your space please include an outline of these in your application.
- Community groups are encouraged to provide leaflets and informational flyers for people to take if they desire.
- Groups are also welcome to collect contact information of interested festival goers.
- Please keep your display appropriate to the diversity of Festival goers, especially children.
Call for Musicians, Songwriters, and Choral Leaders (Kingston Pop Choir)
Deadline: 1 May 2026
Kingston Pop Choir is seeking local musicians, songwriters, and emerging choral leaders to serve as guest artists in 2026. Each month, a guest artist will collaborate with hosts Steph Drouin and Paul Barton to teach participants an original arrangement of a song (either an original composition or a cover).
This is a paid opportunity supported by the City of Kingston Arts Fund. Guest artists receive $275 for 5 hours of work, including a one‑hour planning meeting and a three‑hour pop choir session. Steph and Paul will be present to co‑facilitate and support each event.
We expect to select 3-4 artists through this call. Applications will be assessed by a volunteer jury based on community‑mindedness, passion for group singing, diversity of musical background, song choice, and musical ability.
Artists will be notified between May 15 and May 31. If you have questions or access needs, please contact steph@fiercelyok.ca or paul@fiercelyok.ca.
Doc Factory (Kingston Canadian Film Festival)
Deadline: 15 May 2026 | 11:59 PM
KCFF’s Doc Factory is a hands-on program providing training and foundational knowledge about the latest documentary film trends. Through a combination of lectures and screenings, participants will learn about the most influential documentary film movements and their leading figures. They will also receive practical training to improve their film production skills as they pursue short film projects to be premiered at KCFF’s 27th Festival! Applicants from all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Previous filmmaking or artistic experience is valued but not required.
For 2026, KCFF is proud to welcome TD Ready Commitment as the Doc Factory’s first ever Presenting Sponsor. We also welcome two new Supporting Sponsors: Cogeco, our long-time Festival partner, and 50 Year Dream Productions, the production company of local filmmaker Mike Jourard, who participated in the inaugural Doc Factory cohort in 2024-2025! We are deeply honoured and grateful to have their support as we continue to strive towards our goal of supporting local filmmakers and promoting doc filmmaking in the Kingston area.
18MM Program (Kingston Canadian Film Festival)
Deadline: 15 May 2026 | 11:59 PM
The 18 MM Program is one of three year-round filmmaking programs produced by KCFF. Inspired by the creativity and passion of young filmmakers in our region, this course and workshop series aims at providing participants with basic knowledge of the cinematic arts and the necessary skills for filmmaking practice. Selected participants will receive 6 months of training, culminating in the production of their short films. Once complete, the films will be promoted and screened at our annual winter Fest as part of the 18 MM Showcase. Participants walk the red carpet, take part in a post-screening Q&A, and are eligible for Festival prizes and awards. It’s a great opportunity and stepping stone for young filmmakers looking to take their craft to the next level!
We are now in year four of our program and are so grateful for our supporters — we truly could not do this without you. Huge thanks to our 18 MM Program Lead Sponsors: Diane Blake & Stephen Smith, with additional thanks to our 18 MM Supporting Sponsors: CIBC Private Wealth Wood Gundy: Vickers Wealth Advisory Group, Toronto Film School, and Queen’s University Department of Film and Media.
Call for Applications: Women's Artist Residency (Studio Retreat)
Deadline: 15 May 2026
Imagine having nothing to do but your work. No interruptions. No obligations. Just you, your practice, and the quiet to let it breathe.
Studio Retreat is a new artist residency for women in Prince Edward County, offering 30 and 60 day stays from May through October 2026.
Each group of artists is small and intentional. Four to five women living together in a warm, fully furnished home with everything included. Linens, utilities, Wi-Fi, and shared household amenities. You arrive, and you create. That is it. What makes it different is what you walk away with. Uninterrupted time for your work. A community of women who understand the artistic journey and stay in your life long after the residency ends. And Prince Edward County itself, a beautiful peaceful landscape where the culture, the light, and the pace of life can be woven into the work.
Studio Retreat was founded by Colette Rabba, a Canadian artist who built this space because she knows what it means to need time, quiet, and a room of your own.
Applications are open now. Spots are limited.
Call for Submissions: Ravel 2026 - Inaugural Textile Art Exhibition (Melt Studio & Gallery)
Deadline: 17 May 2026
Threads twist, fibres entwine, patterns emerge—and sometimes, they unravel.
Ravel invites artists to explore the beauty, complexity, and poetry of textile materials and processes. Melt Studio & Gallery is seeking works that investigate the tactile, the layered, and the transformative—pieces that reveal the intimate relationship between material, technique, and meaning. Whether through weaving, stitching, knitting, felting, embroidery, or experimental textile practices, your work might celebrate structure, tension, softness, imperfection, or the unexpected journeys of thread and fibre.
This exhibition welcomes interpretations both literal and abstract: from detailed explorations of surface and texture to conceptual investigations of connection, memory, and the stories embedded in material.
Eligibility:
- Open to artists working with textiles or fibre in any form.
- Open to Canadian residents only.
- Mediums: Traditional, experimental, mixed media incorporating textile elements. Size limitation for wall hung work is 36 x 48 in.
The exhibition will run from June 13 to July 5, 2026 at Melt Studio & Gallery, at Base31, Prince Edward County.
In addition, a minimum of 10 textiles artists will be selected to be part of the Booth Display by Melt Gallery at the Gather in the County Textile show at Crystal Palace on Saturday, June 13, 10am – 4pm.
Let your work unravel, entwine, and reveal. Show us how thread, fabric, and fibre can tell stories, evoke emotion, and transform space. No size limitations, but it is strongly suggested artists submit a range of sizes and price points.
All works must be for sale. All sales are subject to a 40% commission. There is a $25.00 non-refundable administrative fee to submit 3 pieces.
Key Dates:
- Show Dates: June 13 – July 5, 2026
- Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Works will be juried: May 18 – 20, 2026
- Acceptance emails will be sent out: May 25, 2026
- Deliver selected works to gallery on or before: June 7, 2026
Auditions
The Isabel Voices (The Isabel Voices)
Audition requests accepted on an ongoing basis
Join the joyful community of The Isabel Voices, where singers of all backgrounds and talents are embraced! The Isabel Voices has two dynamic ensembles that engage in exciting projects throughout the year, a large ensemble and small ensemble. Auditions take place on an ongoing basis, offering opportunities as spots become available within the ensembles. Join this spirited community of singers and create unforgettable musical moments and forge lasting friendships.
Board & Volunteer Opportunities
Call for Board Members (Gananoque Arts Network)
Deadline: 23 April 2026
The Gananoque Arts Network is seeking passionate individuals to join their Board of Directors and help shape the future of arts and culture in their community.
They're especially interested in candidates with experience in:
- Cultural/arts programming
- Fundraising & development
- Grant writing
- Space procurement
What to expect:
- Monthly meetings at our Gananoque studio/café
- Collaborative work with a close-knit, dedicated team
- The opportunity to make a real impact on Eastern Ontario's arts scene
- A chance to contribute to one of the region's most community-integrated arts organizations
Why Gananoque? Beautiful waterfront town, vibrant creative community, and meaningful work that brings artists, workshops, and cultural programming to life.
Ready to contribute your expertise?
For more information and to apply, email: gananoqueartsnetwork@gmail.com
Call for Board Members (Kingston Arts Council)
Deadline: Rolling
The Kingston Arts Council (KAC) Board of Directors is seeking passionate, community-minded individuals interested in joining the KAC Board. We are currently seeking applications for both general Director positions and the Executive positions of Chair and Treasurer. With our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan forthcoming and core projects in development — including a major overhaul of the City of Kingston Arts Fund — this is an exciting time to join the KAC team and make a strong impact in our sector!
These are flexible volunteer roles with two-year terms, renewable for a maximum total of six consecutive years. KAC’s Board plays an important role in supporting our mission and vision, offering oversight and strategic direction, and guiding the organization as it grows. Together, we care for KAC’s stability and ensure it continues to serve artists and arts organizations in meaningful ways.
How to Apply
If any of these positions sound like a good fit, please consider submitting an application here.
If you’re curious and want to learn more before applying, you can reach out to Clelia Scala at board@artskingston.ca
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Call for Board Members (Modern Fuel)
Applications accepted on an on-going basis
The Modern Fuel Board of Directors is a working Board. Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings, attend Modern Fuel events, and serve a two-year term. Ideal candidates will help develop and implement strategies that will generate revenue, attract new supporters, expand our community connections, and build the artist-run centre’s profile in the Kingston community and across the country. Directors dedicate 5 - 10 hours of work per month attending meetings, self-guided work, assisting staff, and other tasks as needed. If you are interested in getting involved as a Board Director, feel free to contact us at mfarcbodpres@modernfuel.org.
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Call for Board Members (Orchestra Kingston)
Applications accepted on an on-going basis
Orchestra Kingston invites members of the general public who are interested in music and the arts in general to join our vibrant and active Board of Directors of Kingston's community orchestra. Help us make sweet music. Interested parties should email manager.orchestrakingston@
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Call for Board Members (CARFAC Ontario)
CARFAC Ontario is seeking to connect with artists to join our board and contribute to advancing representation and advocacy on behalf of artists across Ontario. The board of directors is responsible for overseeing the organization’s governance and strategic direction in alignment with our mandate. We invite both CARFAC Ontario members and members of Ontario arts community to nominate an artist, or themselves, to be considered to join our board. This is a volunteer position.
Studio & Gallery Rental Opportunities
Call for Applicants: Creativity Studios C & F (Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning)
Deadline: 3 May 2026 | 11:59 PM
Tett Centre is currently accepting proposals from emerging professional artists to rent one of its Creativity Studios. These bright creative spaces are located in a historic building on the shores of Lake Ontario.
Studio F and Studio C are each available for a one year license term, with the option to renew for up to two (2) additional terms (for a total of three (3) years). Artists at all stages of their careers and from all disciplines who commit to a program of community engagement and who meet the criteria are encouraged to submit proposals. Artists can apply as a pair as long as each artist submits a separate application and notes this in their submission.
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Rental Galleries (Melt Studio + Gallery)
Deadline: 1 December 2026
Are you an artist looking for a supportive and welcoming place to exhibit your work?
At Melt Studio and Gallery, we have two rental gallery spaces—Focus and Format—designed to give artists the opportunity to present solo exhibitions in a professional gallery setting at an affordable flat rental fee. These project rooms are intended to cultivate an encouraging environment where artists can confidently showcase their work.
Rental prices for a one month show in either gallery ranges from $750-850 + HST. Melt Gallery provides a gallery attendant during open hours, handles client inquiries and transactions, and promotes the artist’s work through our website and social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram), our media list, and the newsletters of Melt Gallery, Base31, and the local Arts Councils. We also supply promotional graphics that you can share with your own audiences and on your personal social media platforms. Duo exhibitions will be considered on a per case basis and are subject to an extra surcharge on the rental fee. Any sales made during the duration of the exhibition will not be subject to commission.
Our gallery is open to and welcoming of all artists and people regardless of age, gender, orientation, or background. We maintain a zero-tolerance discrimination policy to ensure that the gallery remains a safe and respectful environment for artists and visitors alike.
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Artist Studio/Workshop for Rent (Nicholas Crombach)
Deadline: Until Filled
Approx. 900 sq. ft. available located in Kingston. Freshly painted with updated lighting. Open to divide the space with walls to fit your space needs.
Ideal for visual artists, designers, crafts people, or any creative practice. Shared amenities: washroom, studio sink, and kitchenette (shared with artist that occupies the studio downstairs). Plenty of parking available. Outdoor space available for working during the warmer months (or colder months, if you're up for it!)
Rent a third of the space for $430, half for $600 or the whole space for $1100. + HST (Utilities included).
Contact Nicholas at nicholascrombach@gmail.comfor more information and to arrange a viewing.