« If You Ask Me (IYAM) is a free program that supports emerging filmmakers with mental health and/or addiction experiences to develop a short film in the company of like-minded peers in a supportive environment. Over the summer, a small group of filmmakers will be selected to engage in workshops led
Opportunities
HomeBase – Open Call for Community Art Projects (STEPS)
Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2020 at 4pm EDT « We may be physically distanced, but our desire to create, share and learn brings us together. Building on the success of our INsiders Artist Project, we are excited to announce HomeBase, a call for community art projects. STEPS invites project ideas that use materials and objects
RBC Newcomer Arts Award (Neighbourhood Arts Network)
« The RBC Newcomer Arts Award is designed to support the future potential of newcomer artists across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) working in a range of disciplines. These $2000 awards are intended to support each recipient’s artistic practice. RBC ROUND 1 | Nominations now open | Closes June 4,
Call for Submissions: The TD Foward March Program (Canada-wide)
« Outside the March is thrilled to launch the second incarnation of our Forward March new work commissioning stream, THE TD FORWARD MARCH PROGRAM. With the support of TD Bank Group we’re seeking submissions from playwrights and creators across the country who want to develop original immersive theatrical experiences. Artistic Director Mitchell Cushman describes the TD
IRL: An 11-Week Paid Residency Connecting Art + Tech for Community Care
« IRL brings together art + tech to develop novel methods of facilitating community connection and momentum building that prioritize those experiencing the greatest risk of exclusion when technology becomes the only source of connection. 3 Artists and 3 technologists will participate in an 11 week (June 15 – Aug 31,
Call for Submissions x Life on the Line 2020 (Twentytwenty Arts)
« Life on the Line is a public art project on the TTC utilizing art to raise awareness for mental health and funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto. As the second official iteration, Life on the Line 2020 will exhibit 200 posters on the TTC Subway (Line 1)
Call for Artists: INsiders Artist Project (STEPS Initiative)
« Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2020 4pm EST We may be physically distanced, but our desire to create, share and learn brings us together.In response to our current public health crisis and with the goal of supporting artists, connecting communities and exploring public space during this uncertain time, STEPS is excited
Call for submissions: PAVED Arts’ Distance Workshop Series (Saskatchewan)
« PAVED Arts At Home: Workshop SeriesSubmission Deadline: Wednesday, April 15th, 2020, 6pm PAVED Arts is inviting local and Saskatchewan-based artists to submit proposals to administer online workshops to our community during this challenging time. We are seeking proposals for remote workshops that allow skilled artists to share their knowledge and expertise
From within your home or backyard: Elements of Design Challenge (Focus on Nature, Guelph, ON)
« LINE, SHAPE, FORM, SPACE, TEXTURE, TONE, and COLOUR. Can you find all the elements of design in your house/backyard? FON challenges your family to post all seven elements with the #focusonnaturechallenge to be featured on Focus On Nature’s social media! (instagram | facebook) » -from Focus On Nature
Call to Indigenous artists, authors, and media makers: Create to Learn at Home (imagineNATIVE & TakingITGlobal)
« Create to Learn at Home: Indigenous Content Providers are invited to share their digital skills! TakingITGlobal’s Create to Learn program is launching an at-home training initiative in partnership with imagineNATIVE to support students unable to attend school because of closures for COVID-19 social distancing. We are looking for Indigenous artists,