Open calls: Canada
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ExhibitionSubmit an arts project to the arts centre networkMontréal arts centresSubmit an arts project to the arts centre networkJobPrincipal Environment Artist - GameSim - Talent PipelineKeywords StudiosA senior environment‑artist position at Keywords Studios’ GameSim studio, recruiting via a talent‑pipeline posting for candidates in Ontario, Quebec or British Columbia, Canada.CompetitionNewVAM Noir Live Painting Competition & FundraiserVisual Arts MississaugaVAM Noir is a live painting competition at Visual Arts Mississauga where 22 artists compete on October 30, 2026 for cash prizes and a hallway exhibition. Applications close on October 9, 2026.JobEnvironment Artist (9-month contract) – Blackbird InteractiveBlackbird InteractiveBlackbird Interactive seeks a 3D Environment Art Generalist for a 9‑month contract to create high‑quality assets for a third‑person sci‑fi action title.ResidencyVisual Arts - Sounding Like a MountainBanff Centre for Arts & CreativityA five‑week visual arts residency at Banff Centre that invites artists to explore acoustic ecology and the sonic landscape of the Banff mountains.CompetitionLive Body Painting Competition – Human X NatureGlowIn VancouverGlowIn Vancouver invites professional body painters, makeup artists, and fashion designers to compete live at Heritage Hall, offering a $600 CAD cash prize and extensive exposure.ExhibitionCall for Artists: Daydreaming, ACT Juried ExhibitionACT Art GalleryDaydreaming explores the dialogue between imagination, memory, and escapism.ExhibitionFood: Ritual & IdentityMetchosin ArtPodAn open call for artists to submit works exploring food as material, metaphor, ritual and identity for an exhibition in Victoria, BC.Workshop2026 Art at Work Program: Preparing Public Art Portfolios for Artist CallsRichmond Arts CoalitionThe City of Richmond Public Art Program invites local artists to submit proposals for the 2027–2028 No.3 Road Art Columns Program, a two‑year public art exhibition featuring six artists each year.Competitioninterplay_2027 Open Call – Live Online Performanceinterplay-artsInterplay_2027 invites artists to propose innovative live online performances that explore the intersection of performance and technology.WorkshopNewCultural Leadership: People and GovernanceBanff Centre for Arts & CreativityA six‑day intensive program designed for arts and culture professionals to develop governance and people‑centred leadership skills, with meals, accommodation and networking included.WorkshopDancers Intensive: Colossus with Stephanie Lake CompanyBanff Centre for Arts & CreativityA three‑week contemporary dance intensive led by Stephanie Lake Company, offering rigorous training, ensemble work, and two public performances of Colossus.WorkshopMoonlighter Film Camp - Post ProductionBanff Centre for Arts & CreativityMoonlighter Film Camps, led by professionals in the outdoor film industry, offer a safe learning environment for women and are designed to enhance technical filmmaking skills. The Post Production camp will focus on building your audio mixing, colour correction and other technical filmmaking skills.ResidencyNewChoral Art 2027Banff Centre for Arts & CreativityChoral Art 2027 is a nine‑day intensive vocal chamber music residency for emerging ensemble singers, offering workshops, rehearsals, and a culminating three‑day festival at the Banff Centre.ResidencyNewSpring Writers 2027Banff Centre for Arts & CreativitySpring Writers 2027 is a 12‑day self‑directed writer residency at the Banff Centre offering private studios, mentorship, meals and housing.WorkshopLeading with PurposeBanff Centre for Arts and CreativityA 6‑day intensive leadership program for arts and cultural sector professionals, combining workshops, case studies, and peer learning to strengthen organizational leadership skills.ExhibitionPublic Art Banners 2026City of SurreyThe City-Wide Banner Series for 2026 seeks proposals from artists who explore 2D abstraction.ExhibitionUrban EaselOwen Sound Art CouncilOpen to all artists aged 13 and up. Creators from Bruce and Grey Counties are especially encouraged to join, but submissions are welcome from anywhere.