CompetitionWarming Huts V.2027: Arts + Architecture Competition On Ice44 days leftWinnipeg, CanadaWarming HutsWarming Huts V.2027 is an international arts‑architecture competition inviting multidisciplinary teams to design a warming hut or installation on ice in Winnipeg.

GrantMedia Artists Creation Grant - Toronto53 days leftToronto, CanadaToronto Arts CouncilUp to $15,000 for professional media artists to create new works or complete projects in film, video, audio, digital, VR/AR, and more.

ResidencyEmerging Curator Residency Program38 days leftMontréal, CanadaCanadian Centre for ArchitectureAiming to continuously rethink and re-examine the scope and the boundaries of “curating architecture,” the CCA solicits ideas for projects that take innovative curatorial approaches and experimental formats.

GrantShort-Term Projects73 days leftOttawa, CanadaCanada Council for the ArtsShort-Term Projects is a grant program supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists and organizations for projects up to one year.

GrantMount Allison University Public Art Opportunities – Mi'kmaq Basketry & Wabanaki Ornamental Doorway45 days leftSackville, CanadaMount Allison UniversityMount Allison University invites Indigenous artists and Indigenous‑led teams to submit Expressions of Interest for two permanent public art commissions at the new R.P. Bell Library.

FellowshipThe Image Centre: Howard Tanenbaum Fellowship for Artistic Research in Photography 2026–2027 (Canada)56 days leftToronto, CanadaThe Image CentreThe Image Centre offers six competitive research fellowships in 2027 for scholars and artists to conduct photographic research using its collections, with stipends ranging from CAD 2,500 to CAD 70,000.

GrantNational Creation FundRolling applicationsOttawa, CanadaNational Arts CentreThe National Arts Centre’s National Creation Fund makes investments of up to 2 million dollars a year in the development of 9 to 11 compelling new creations in the performing arts.

GrantCreating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis PeoplesRolling applicationsOttawa, CanadaCanada Council for the ArtsThis program supports Indigenous individuals and groups, Indigenous-led arts organizations and arts/cultural sector development organizations that foster a vital and resilient Indigenous arts ecosystem.

GrantMedia Artists Program: CreationRolling applicationsToronto, CanadaToronto Arts CouncilThe Media Artists Program provides Toronto‑based professional media artists with funding to create or complete new works, covering production and post‑production costs.

ExhibitionCall for Submissions – Lumière: The Art of Light 202726 days leftToronto, CanadaOntario PlaceOpen call for Ontario artists to submit light‑based installations for the Lumière exhibition at Ontario Place, with up to $18,000 CAD production support, deadline 18 Sept 2026.

GrantEdmonton Arts Council – Individuals & Collectives Grant9 days leftEdmonton, CanadaEdmonton Arts CouncilThe Edmonton Arts Council’s Individuals & Collectives grant provides $5,000 to individual artists or collectives in the Edmonton region to support creation, experimentation, or research activities.

CompetitionRequest for Qualifications: Public Art Mural at Maison Riverain, Ottawacloses todayOttawa, CanadaSTEPS Public ArtA two‑stage public art competition inviting Canadian artists or artist teams with strong connections to Ottawa to create a new mural for the Maison Riverain development.

GrantTAC Accessibility GrantRolling applicationsToronto, CanadaToronto Arts CouncilThe TAC Accessibility Grant provides up to $5,000 in additional funding for accessibility accommodations to Deaf artists and artists with disabilities involved in a Toronto Arts Council project.

GrantCanada Council Grant: International Residencies59 days leftCanadaCanada Council for the ArtsThe Canada Council for the Arts offers up to $20,000 per application to support Canadian artists, arts workers, groups, and organizations in participating in international residencies of at least five consecutive days.

AwardCall for Proposals: Mississauga Festival of Trees Installations 20268 days leftMississauga, CanadaCreativeHub 1352CreativeHub 1352 invites artists and collectives in Ontario to propose temporary tree‑inspired sculptures for the Mississauga Festival of Trees, offering budgets up to CAD 2,500.

CompetitionWomen at Play(s) – One Act Play Submission33 days leftToronto, CanadaWomen At Play(s)Women At Play(s) provides opportunities for women playwrights, directors and actors.

Award2026 Emerging Digital Artists Award23 days leftToronto, CanadaEmerging Digital Artist AwardThe 2026 Emerging Digital Artists Award, presented by EQ Bank, offers five $5,000 prizes, a group exhibition in Toronto, and additional commissions and publication opportunities for emerging digital artists.

JobCroatian Visiting Professorship53 days leftCanadaUniversity of AlbertaThe Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies invites applications for the Croatian Visiting Professor position at the University of Alberta, offering a minimum salary of CAD 80,000 for a one‑year appointment.

GrantRFPs: Community Art Grant Program 2026 (Canada)15 days leftKelowna, CanadaCity of KelownaCommunity Art Grant Program 2026 provides funding for artists to create temporary public artworks that engage residents through collaborative and interactive creative experiences.

ResidencyCity of Kelowna Artist in Residence Program (2026)9 days leftKelowna, CanadaCity of KelownaA 10‑week residency offering CA$12,000 to support community‑engaged public artworks focused on arts and wellbeing.

Residency2027 KDays Artist in Residence12 days leftEdmonton, CanadaKDaysKDays is inviting early and mid‑career visual artists and collectives to apply for its 2027 Artist in Residence program.

GrantMarket Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) FundRolling applicationsCanadaCanada Council for the ArtsThe Market Access Strategy for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) Fund provides up to CAD 60,000 per year to Canadian artists, arts workers and organisations from OLMCs to support market research, trade‑fair participation, professional development, translation and related activities.

ExhibitionCall for Proposals: 2027 Exhibitions at City of Kitchener Rotunda Gallery4 days leftKitchener, CanadaCity of Kitchener Rotunda GalleryCall for Proposals: 2027 Exhibitions at City of Kitchener Rotunda Gallery

AwardAtrium and Central Staircase Artist Call – Oakridge Community Centre15 days leftVancouver, CanadaCity of Vancouver – Public Art ProgramA public‑art commission for a suspended artwork (and optional vinyl design) in the atrium and central staircase of Oakridge Community Centre, offering a $35,000 fee.

GrantFactor Grants: Live Performance Program and Video ProgramRolling applicationsToronto, CanadaFACTOR - The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on RecordingsThe Live Performance program subsidizes the cost of domestic and international performances including showcases and tours. The Video program contributes to the cost of producing music videos for eligible Canadian sound recordings by artists rated 2 and 3.

GrantPEI Arts Grants Funding57 days leftCanadaGovernment of PEIThe PEI Arts Grants program provides non‑repayable financial support to professional artists residing in Prince Edward Island.

ResidencyPaid Indigenous Artist Residency4 days leftSurrey, CanadaTotest Aleng: Indigenous Learning HouseIndigenous artists, creatives and knowledge keepers are invited to apply for a paid residency at Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House.

ResidencyCall for Submissions: Studio Residencies 2028-202922 days leftSt. John’s, CanadaEastern Edge Artist-Run CentreEastern Edge’s Studio Residency call for submissions is open!

GrantFactor Grant: Songwriter DevelopmentRolling applicationsVancouver, CanadaFACTOR - The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on RecordingsThe Songwriter Development program offers a $2,000 subsidy toward a year of songwriting initiatives, such as domestic and international travel for co-writing sessions and trips, songwriting camps and workshops, and eligible showcases.

ExhibitionArt Installation: Call for Proposals159 days leftCalgary, CanadaChinook BlastArt Installation: Call for Proposals

ResidencyIndigenous Artist(s) in Residence program8 days leftLethbridge, CanadaFaculty of Fine Arts at the University of LethbridgeThe Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge is launching an Indigenous Artist(s) in Residence (IAiR) program and opening its call for applications for its inaugural cohort.

ResidencyMedia Arts + Technology Residency 2027 (MATR 2027)7 days leftWinnipeg, CanadaVideo Pool Media Arts CentreVideo Pool Media Arts Centre invites Canadian artists to apply for a two‑month technology‑based residency with a $2,250 CAD artist fee and exhibition in the Poolside Gallery.

ResidencyPropeller Residency – Call for Proposals5 days leftVancouver, CanadaUpintheair TheatreThe 2‑year Propeller Residency, hosted by Upintheair Theatre, supports emerging and mid‑career Canadian artists to develop and produce original speculative‑fiction theatre, culminating in a full production in Vancouver in Fall/Early Winter 2027.

JobGeneral Manager, Jumblies Theatre + ArtsRolling applicationsToronto, CanadaJumblies Theatre at The Ground FloorJob Opportunity General Manager at Jumblies Theatre + Arts

GrantSector Support, Innovation and DevelopmentRolling applicationsCanadaCanada Council for the ArtsThe Sector Support, Innovation and Development Grant Program is part of the Supporting Artistic Practice program, offering up to $100,000 per application to artists, arts professionals, Indigenous communities, and cultural groups to strengthen Canada’s arts sector.

GrantAppel à projets pour les artistes, écrivains et écrivaines de la relève à Montréal10 days leftMontréal, CanadaConseil des arts et des lettres du QuébecAppel à projets pour les artistes, écrivains et écrivaines de la relève à Montréal

GrantLAMP Bursary for Young ArtistsRolling applicationsLunenburg, CanadaLunenburg Academy of Music PerformanceBursary options available to assist gifted young artists attending LAMP, offering partial to full tuition scholarships and stipends.

GrantOpen Call for Visual Arts Projects Grant (Canada)66 days leftCanadaOntario Arts CouncilThe Visual Arts Projects Grant provides funding to not-for-profit visual arts organizations, artist-run centres, ad hoc groups, collectives, and independent curators in Ontario to research, present, document, and strengthen professional visual arts projects.

Faces Forward Portraiture Prize and Exhibition36 days leftCalgary, CanadaFaces Forward is a celebration of contemporary portraiture bringing together professional, emerging and youth artists in a dynamic salon‑style exhibition reflecting the many faces, identities and perspectives shaping Calgary today.

GrantCommunity Art Program (City of Kelowna)15 days leftKelowna, CanadaCity of Kelowna – Active Living & Culture DivisionThe Community Art Program provides up to $3,000 in grant funding for temporary, publicly accessible artworks displayed during Canada’s Culture Days in Kelowna.

AwardCall for Nominations for the Molson Prizes45 days leftCanadaCanada Council for the ArtsCall for nominations for the Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes, open to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the arts or social sciences and humanities.

ResidencyGibraltar Point Centre for the ArtsRolling applicationsToronto, CanadaGibraltar Point Centre for the ArtsSelf-Directed residencies are ideal for individuals conducting research, working to meet a deadline, collaborating with others, or who require temporary workspace.

ResidencyArts Across Canada and Abroad45 days leftOttawa, CanadaCanada Council for the ArtsThe Canada Council for the Arts offers the Circulation and Touring program to fund the circulation and touring of artists, exhibitions, and artistic works by Canadian artists, groups, and organizations.

ExhibitionCALL FOR ART38 days leftCanadaCollective ArtsWe're constantly looking for new and emerging artists to answer the call and submit their original art pieces for creative features with Collective Arts.

ResidencyWrite Over Here: Indigenous Futurism Residency 202731 days leftBanff, CanadaBanff Centre for Arts and CreativityA four‑week hybrid residency for Indigenous screenwriters to develop futurist film/TV projects, with full scholarship and on‑site studio space at the Banff Centre.

GrantCall for Proposals: Yonge + St. Clair Art Installations for DesignTO Festival 202721 days leftToronto, CanadaYonge + St. Clair Business Improvement AreaThe Yonge + St. Clair BIA invites artists, designers, architects and fabricators to submit site‑specific installations for DesignTO Festival 2027, offering a CAD 5,000–7,500 budget per project.

AwardCall-out to All Composers39 days leftVancouver, CanadaVancouver Chinese Music EnsembleThe Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble invites Canadian composers to submit new works for a $500 CAD commission as part of its third Composer Commission Project.

GrantThe Independent Artist GrantRolling applicationsCanadaCity of Lost Angels IIEvery 200 sales of City Fidelia's project funds a $1,000 grant for a Canadian independent artist.