Call for Queer Youth Artists for Kaleidoscope - Youth Art Show (Artery Gallery)
Deadline: 14 May 2026 | 11:59 PM
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
Call for Public Art: Mariner's Park Arrow Trail (Prince Edward County Arts Council)
Deadline: 29 May 2026 | 4:00 PM
Prince Edward County’s Public Art Program is looking for proposals from artists for a public art work that explores the human stories behind the Avro Arrow and the work done by the Raise the Arrow project particularly as they relate to Prince Edward County and the Bay of Quinte region. This commemorative public artwork will be sited at Mariner’s Park Museum grounds with the potential for relocation in two or more years to Monarch Point Conservation Area pending an approval from Ontario Parks after the development of their Park Management Plan.
The Site:
Grounds of the Mariner’s Park Museum, 2065 County Rd 13, Milford, ON. Location and requirements for installation are subject to approval from the Municipality and should be detailed in the submission.
Selection Criteria:
- Artistic merit
- Safety considerations
- Feasibility
- Appropriateness to the site and connection to the
themes - Visibility and artistic merit:
- The work should have sufficient visual impact to capture public attention from the roadway and surrounding area.
- Safety and durability:
- The work will be near Lake Ontario’s shores which are subject to high winds, heavy rain, snow, cycles of freezing and thawing and significant changes in temperature, the work will need to withstand all of this and prioritize public safety.
- We encourage artists to consider accessibility within their designs.
- Commemoration:
- The work should find inventive ways to tell the human story of the Arvo Arrow’s connection to the County and recognize the dedicated work of the Raise the Arrow Campaign.
Eligibility:
- Artists who have experience creating public artworks
- Canadian-based artists and artist collectives
Budget & Support
The artist fee for this commission is $20,000. Inclusive of all costs including HST, including artist fee, assistants, fabrication costs, materials, insurance, permits, equipment rentals, travel, and
installation.
Request for Proposals- Wilkinson Memorial Park Mural Project (Prince Edward County Arts Council)
Deadline: 29 May 2026 | 4:00 PM
Prince Edward County’s Public Art Program is looking for proposals for an exterior mural on the North Marysburgh Community Centre, located in Wilkinson Memorial Park. The selected artist will work in consultation with the local community, including members of the North Marysburgh Recreation Committee, long-time residents of the area, the Public Art Coordinator and other interest holders.
Wilkinson Memorial Park is a community park in Waupoos, Prince Edward County. The land was a donation from the Wilkinson family, a long-time farming family in the community. Surrounded by farmland, this rural park is an important green space used regularly by residents and visitors alike. It includes a baseball diamond, pickleball tennis courts and a playground.
There are Osprey nests in the park for nesting season. Upgrades are being made to the park including a footpath and some plantings. The North Marysburgh Town Hall is also located in this park, offering a meeting place for residents as well as community-based programming from yoga classes to euchre nights. The street-facing wall of the Hall is the site for this mural with potential for some elements to wrap around the East and West facing walls.
The Site:
- 2699 County Rd 8 in Waupoos, Prince Edward County
- Corrugated steel building, newest town hall in the County.
- Mural surface will be on the street facing south wall, measuring approximately 12 feet high by 40 feet long.
- Potential for wraparound on East and West walls
Artwork themes include:
- Agricultural heritage
- Natural heritage
- Local Cultural Identity
Eligibility:
- Experienced with agriculturally themed murals
- Experienced with community consultation in design phase
- Experienced with works on similar surfaces with similar scope
- Artist team are eligible to apply
Budget & Support
The artist fee for this commission is $15,000. The total project budget is $15,000. Inclusive of all costs including HST, including artist fee, assistants, fabrication costs, materials, insurance, permits, equipment rentals, travel, and installation.
Call to Artists - Expression of Interest: Play Me Kingston (Downtown Kingston BIA)
Deadline: 31 May 2026 | 11:59 PM
Kingston is a city deeply rooted in music and creativity. Home to an incredibly talented community of artists and musicians, it is a place where live music is not just an event, but part of everyday life and identity.
This public art initiative celebrates that spirit. The project centers on music in Kingston, its history, its artists, and the energy that connects people through sound and performance. Selected artists will be invited to design one of ten guitar sculptures, using music as the guiding inspiration for their concepts and visual storytelling.
Guitars have been chosen as the structural canvas for their strong symbolism in music culture, both locally and globally. They offer a recognizable and engaging form while honouring Kingston’s musical legacy, including its connection to The Tragically Hip, whose influence continues to shape the city’s cultural identity.
This year marks two milestones:
- The 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip's final concert, and
The inaugural edition of the RoadTrip Music Festival —together, a powerful moment of reflection, celebration, and connection through public art. - To honour this moment, 10 guitar sculptures will be installed throughout downtown Kingston, transforming the city into a living gallery.
Guitar formats include:
- 6 ft guitars – vertical sculptural pieces designed for strong visual impact
- 3 ft guitars – horizontal interactive installations designed as photo opportunities, inviting the public to pose and engage playfully
While artists are encouraged to explore their own creative direction, all proposals should reflect the spirit of the project: a celebration of music, community, and Kingston’s cultural identity.
Slaight Music Video Program (KCFF x Kingston Music Office x Kingston Film and Media)
Deadline for Production Companies: 31 May 2026 | 11:59 PM
Deadline for Musicians: 5 June 2026 | 11:59 PM
The 6th annual edition of the Slaight Music Video Program, presented by the Kingston Canadian Film Festival in collaboration with the Kingston Music Office and Kingston Film and Media. Thanks to the ongoing support of their Lead Program Sponsor, The Slaight Family Foundation, local film and media production companies will receive financing to create new music videos featuring some of the Kingston region’s top emerging bands and musicians. This initiative connects the film and music scenes, encourages local production, and provides a free, professionally made music video for selected local musicians. All greenlit videos will premiere at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival in 2027!
New this year!
- Thanks to their partners at Kingston Film and Media, the Slaight Music Video Program will be re-integrating training workshops, industry-standard production procedures, and other professional development opportunities for participating production companies in order to further promote film industry best practices within the region.
- In the interest of ensuring equal opportunity and growth within the community, strong preference will be given to applicants who have yet to participate in the program (this applies to both musicians and production companies).
Production Companies:
Eligible production companies/filmmakers must have full-time or part-time professional operations, carrying all necessary production insurance*, with a history of working in the Kingston area in adherence with the City's Film Policy (visit www.filminkingston.ca).
- Production companies will be required to follow and maintain detailed production reporting mechanisms throughout all phases of the project, including shoot dates, local hiring, budget spend, and other production details. Templates and guidance will be provided by Kingston Film and Media (KFM).
- Production companies will be expected to participate in all training workshops and professional development opportunities provided by KFM.
- In the interest of ensuring equal opportunity and growth within the community, strong preference will be given to applicants who have yet to participate in the program.
Musicians:
Eligible musical artists must be Kingston-based or regional (defined as Belleville to Brockville from west to east, and Perth to Prince Edward County from north to south) and have a professional recording of the song for which they hope to have a video created.
- Musicians are encouraged (but not required) to participate in the Spring Reverb 2026 SMVP Info Sessions before applying - it will help you strengthen your application and stand-out to the production companies!
- In the interest of ensuring equal opportunity and growth within the community, strong preference will be given to applicants who have yet to participate in the program.
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
Call for Volunteers (Skeleton Park Arts Festival)
Deadline: 10 June 2026
SPAF is seeking volunteers for the 2026 Skeleton Park Arts Festival!
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Call for Volunteers (Kingston Arts Council)
Deadline: Rolling
We are always happy to take on volunteers to help us serve the local arts community! We strive to cater each volunteer's experience to their interests, abilities, comfort level, and professional goals.
Ways to get involved
There are a few different ways that you can support the KAC! Some of the areas you can help the KAC with are:
- Administrative
- E.g., resource collection, research, and website maintenance.
- Bingo (19+)
- Bingo volunteering is one of the most impactful form of volunteering one can do for the KAC. A single two hour bingo shift raises over $1,500 for the KAC!
- Communications
- E.g., social media support, newsletter editing, copywriting.
- Gallery
- E.g., exhibition setup, patch & paint, gallery receptions.
- Office
- E.g., organizing archives, tidying hosting area, decorating.
- Programs
- E.g., workshops, holiday events, pop-up events.
Board Opportunities
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 (The Tett Centre)
Deadline: Rolling
Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning's Board of Directors comprises nine dedicated community-based members with a range of skills and experience. These volunteers provide strategic leadership in: fiscal and legal oversight, community engagement and artistic impact, fundraising, and human resources and policy development.
Members of the Board are passionate supporters of the arts who are dedicated to advancing the Mission of the Tett to be a welcoming destination where artists and the community come together to explore, create, and be inspired. We are committed to representing the diversity of the City of Kingston on our board.
The board is currently accepting applications. Please complete the application form here.
Questions about the Tett Board may be directed to Brianne Franklin at director@tettcentre.org.
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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
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.