« Apply to join the second cohort of Black youth artists to take part VIBE Arts’ NExT program. Successful applicants will be mentored by some of the BEST Black Professionals and Creatives in Toronto. Together, the group will embark on a 10-month artistic journey, where they will receive one-on-one mentorship, attend
Opportunities
Community Arts Award (Neighbourhood Arts Network)
« Nominations Open: June 29, 2020 Deadline: July 29, 2020 at 11:59 PM About: The Community Arts Award is a $10,000 cash prize presented by Toronto Arts Foundation’s Neighbourhood Arts Network. This award celebrates an arts organization that has made a significant contribution in Toronto by working with, in and for communities, while creating
Call for Commission Proposals from Black and Indigenous Artists Working in Music, Dance, and Theatre (Nightswimming Theatre)
« We are living in a world where white supremacy is the “norm” – where Black and Indigenous lives are stolen from their families due to violence, racial injustice and systemic racism. We won’t and can’t continue to let this happen. As a company that is devoted to commissioning and developing
Left of Centre: A 2-year Incubator to Help Advance the Careers of Emerging Black artists (Nia Centre for the Arts)
« Left of Centre is a two-year artist incubation project which combines professional development, creative consulting, critical feedback, and seed funding to support the careers of emerging Black artists within Toronto. With multiple streams, Left of Centre allows artists to locate themselves within the incubator, making use of elements that are best suited towards
Call for BIPOC Artists – Making Love With The Land Online Cabaret, an online creation and development process (Springboard Performance)
« MAKING LOVE WITH THE LAND ONLINE CABARET Produced by Springboard Performance with Joshua Whitehead CALL FOR BIPOC ARTISTS The MAKING LOVE WITH THE LAND ONLINE CABARET is a series of online performances inspired by Joshua Whitehead’s forthcoming book « Making with Love With the Land » in which artists will explore selected
Call for Submissions: Reelworld Film Festival. 2020 selections will reflect the strong and authentic voice of BIPOC Canadians
« Reelworld Film Festival – 20th year and going strong! The Reelworld Film Festival showcases a wide variety of genres in narrative and documentary features, narrative and documentary shorts, music videos, animation, episodic content for web and television, and VR/360 works. From dramatic storytelling, to hard-hitting documentaries, to witty comedies, to
Invitation to Participate: The Conference of the Birds – our journey through the year of the pandemic
What is The Conference of the Birds Project? « The Conference of the Birds project is an invitation to create 7 events in 7 countries across the world to capture our journey through the year of the pandemic. The Conference of the Birds is an ancient epic poem by Sufi poet Farid ud-Din
Open Immersion II: Call for VR Storytelling Ideas by Indigenous Creators
« We’re looking for Indigenous creators across Turtle Island to bring your nonfiction VR ideas to the Open Immersion Creative Development Lab.In 2016, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Canadian Film Centre’s Media Lab (CFC Media Lab) and the JustFilms | Ford Foundation co-presented OPEN IMMERSION: A Virtual Reality Creative
Call for Artist Proposals – outdoor, virtual, pre-recorded, and more: Yukon Riverside Arts Festival (KIAC)
« Although the 20th annual Yukon Riverside Arts Festival will not be a conventional gathering, we wish to celebrate Dawson City’s creative spirit by supporting the creation and presentation of new work in manners deemed safe by public health professionals. The Klondike Institute of Art & Culture is seeking proposals for the presentation
Appel aux artistes : STELLA (La FéCANE)
« La Fédération culturelle acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse lance STELLA pour l’année 2020-2021. STELLA a comme objectif d’appuyer le développement artistique et professionnel des artistes créateurs de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui poursuivent des projets en français. Les participants pourront bénéficier de programmes individualisés et d’activités en lien avec le perfectionnement, la formation