IMAGINE Arts Incubator Program 2025-2026 (Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts)
Deadline: 30 November 2025 | 11:59 PM
At the Isabel, we embrace the essential need for human creativity. The Isabel’s IMAGINE Arts Incubator has been developed to foster creativity and innovation and to enable Kingston and national professional artists, creators, and educators to explore, invent, collaborate, and produce.
The IMAGINE Arts Incubator is designed to assist artists in developing works by learning new vocabularies, methodologies, and paradigms of inclusive cultural engagement and entanglement, multi-platform performance delivery, creation, collaboration, creative placemaking, audience engagement, and access to the arts.
The Isabel initiated the IMAGINE Arts Incubator program to support creation-based residencies, filming/recording/streaming initiatives for original works, socially engaged arts projects tackling the issues of our time, and creative placemaking for community engagement in the arts.
Embracing Indigenization-Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility (I-EDIAA), the IMAGINE Arts Incubator program encourages cross-disciplinary and intercultural collaborations, supporting the work of artists.
The IMAGINE Arts Incubator provides an excellent opportunity for professional artists and creators to immerse themselves in artistic research and development to explore new collaborations, styles, concepts, and performance practices.
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Call for Submissions
(2026 Kingston Canadian Film Festival)
Deadline: 1 December 2025
2026 may feel like the distant future, but we’re already hard at work building next year’s Fest and we’re hungry for films!
We’re accepting submissions in the following categories:
- Features (30+ minutes)
- Canadian Shorts (short films from coast to coast to coast)
- Local Shorts (short films from filmmakers working in the Kingston area)
- Youth Shorts (for filmmakers still in secondary school)
Submissions will be accepted through Film Freeway – check out eligibility requirements and submit now!
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Kingston Script to Screen Program (Kingston Canadian Film Festival)
Deadline: 1 December 2025
Do you have a creative project in the works and are looking to pitch it to industry professionals? Submit your film or television project to participate in a live pitch event at KCFF26! The Kingston Canadian Film Festival and the Kingston Film & Media Office are excited to offer 5 writers, producers, or directors the opportunity to pitch their original scripted or unscripted film or series idea to a panel of industry experts who will provide feedback and real-world expertise.
The 5 jury-selected finalists will receive KCFF26 Industry Passes, allowing them to enjoy films and events throughout the Festival, and to attend Creative Industries Day to network with industry professionals. They will be required to attend a pitching workshop in advance of the live pitch event, as well as the pitch event itself. The winner will be announced at the KCFF Awards Party on March 1, 2026.
The winner will receive:
- Up to two virtual meetings with a producer from Shaftesbury Entertainment on their concept, with help on how to pitch to a wider professional market at Prime Time hosted by the Canadian Media Producers Association
- Up to two virtual meetings with the Kingston Film & Media team to get you ready for Prime Time industry events and one-on-one sessions with decision-makers at these key industry events
- A conference pass for Prime Time in Ottawa in January 2027, plus accommodation, train travel, and per diem
- A Market Industry Pass for TIFF 2026
APPLICANTS MUST:
Currently reside in Kingston or within the Regional Ontario 9 area (Prince Edward County to Cornwall); or
Have attended post-secondary school in Kingston; or
Have previously lived in Kingston for a minimum of 5 years.
Your submission should have at a minimum:
- logline
- synopsis
- one-pager
- bio and one of the following: updated IMDB profile, LinkedIn profile, website, demo reel, portfolio
headshots.- We may use these for promotion, social media, and web profiles.
Please include supplemental materials or supporting documents. This will strengthen your submission:
- TV series or web/digital series: three to six-page pitch bible with a one-pager, character bios, and series arc/episode synopses;
- Feature or doc: two-page treatment demonstrating strong, compelling story arc;
- Short film: completed script;
- Animated project: concept design or storyboards and one–two pages about the project (e.g. short, series, feature), laying out its story/season arc.
Call for Submissions: Theatre Recommender Grant (Thousand Islands Playhouse x Ontario Arts Council)
Deadline: 10 December 2025
The Thousand Islands Playhouse is very proud to participate in the Ontario Arts Council Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program. This program assists theatre creators, playwrights, and informal collectives with costs related to developing a theatrical work, including developing relationships with other theatre artists.
As a third-party recommender, we are able to allocate funds (minimum $1,000, maximum $3,000) based on the merit of a project and subject to final approval at the council level.
Priority will be given to applicants who are BIPOC artists and/or work by artists in Eastern Ontario and/or the development of new Canadian musicals.
The Playhouse will evaluate applications as per the following criteria:
- Is the proposed project innovative, compelling, and creatively exciting?
- Is the application complete, thoughtful, and well prepared
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Call for Artists: Get Sketchy: An Urban Sketch Carousel (Sumera Khan)
Deadline: Until filled
Get Sketchy: An Urban Sketch Carousel by Sumera Khan is a one-day, ticketed art experience designed to celebrate and promote the vibrant art form of urban sketching in Kingston. The event will take place at Art Noise and welcome up to 64 participants, ages 16 and up, who will rotate through a series of sketching “stations” led by eight professional artists.
Each station will feature a live demonstration, allowing participants to observe different approaches, styles, and techniques in real time. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and take home curated goodie bags containing materials that encourage continued practice.
Note: This is a paid opportunity.
Auditions
The Comedy of Errors Auditions
Deadline: 14 & 16 December 2025
The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare
Director: Matt Salton
Auditions will be held at the Artery (844a Princess Street) on Sunday, Dec 14th (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) or Tuesday, Dec 16th (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM). Street parking on Regent St or Drayton Ave off Princess St.
No preparation is required. We will be looking for energetic and enthusiastic actors willing to do cold readings from non-Shakespearian prose of the director's choice. Auditions are NOT being held at Domino Theatre.
The play runs from Wednesday to Saturday, April 23 - May 9, 2026. Rehearsals will begin at the end of February/ first week of March.
Questions can be directed to domino.comedyoferrors@gmail.com
Casting Note: This production of the Comedy of Errors is set in a post-apocalyptic future ruled by a matriarchy. Many of the roles you may be familiar with are now intended to be played by the opposite gender.
17 actors required: 4 Female, 5 Male, 1 Drag Queen, 7 any gender.
Age range: early 20s to seniors.
Drag performers, burlesque performers, and other dance experience an assets for certain roles.
CAST
Phyllis of Syracuse NY - (F)
Phyllis of Queenston - (F)
Dromio of Syracuse - (M)
Dromio of Queenston - (M)
Adriano- (M)
Luciano - (M)
Egeon - (M)
Abbess - (F)
Mother Solinus - (drag queen/performer)
Balthasar - (any gender)
Angelo/Angelle - (any gender)
First Merchant - (any gender)
Second Merchant- (any gender)
Doctor Pinch - (any gender)
Nell/Luce - (any gender)
Courtesan - (any gender) *dance experience an asset
Jailer - (F)
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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.
Board & Volunteer 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 (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.