The City of Kingston's Arts & Culture Services Department is accepting applications from Kingston-based emerging or mid-career professional artists or collectives working in theatre, dance, music, circus, comedy, or interdisciplinary practices. Selected artists will receive in-kind use of the Baby Grand, a black box space, adaptable to different performing arts practices, professional technical support, and a $1,000 honourarium to help bring their creative vision to life. Four residencies will be offered in July 2025, providing local performing artists space to create and explore new directions in their work. Residencies will take place during the following weeks: July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, and July 28-August 1.
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KCFF’s Doc Factory is a hands-on program providing training and foundational knowledge about the latest documentary film trends. Through a combination of lectures and screenings, participants will learn about the most influential documentary film movements and their leading figures. They will also receive practical training to improve their film production skills as they pursue short film projects to be premiered at KCFF’s 26th Festival! Applicants from all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Previous filmmaking or artistic experience is valued but not required.
The program runs from program runs from May to December and consists of five basic modules:
Module 1: Foundational background and fundamentals of documentary filmmaking (8 classes/8 weeks) May-June 2025
Module 2: Development of projects (4 weeks) July 2025
Module 3: Production (8 weeks) August-September 2025
Module 4: Post-production (12 weeks) September-November 2025
Module 5: Festival Time! Public screening of completed projects at KCFF26!
Participants will:
1) Learn about the most influential documentary film movements and filmmakers
2) Watch recent and classic documentaries and learn about their different modes and artistic approaches
3) Learn how to write a documentary film script
4) Learn essential film production skills (camera work, lighting, sound, etc)
5) Learn special tips and techniques specific to documentary filmmaking
6) Receive mentorship as they write and direct their own short docs
7) Walk the red carpet and screen their final projects at KCFF26!
NEW THIS YEAR! The entry fee is being waived and participation is now entirely free. The KCFF Doc Factory program will be funded by KCFF and its partners.
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The workshops are free for those aged 13-30 and $10 for those 30+.
Here is the 2025 line-up:
Theatre Tech Experiment with Projection Mapping:
Friday April 25th at Cataraqui Centre x Juvenis's pop-up Storefront Art Gallery!
Crossword Making
Sat April 26th from 12 - 1 PM at the Central KFPL Branch.
Dance/Movement Workshop
Saturday April 26th 3- 4:30 PM at Kingston School of Dance.
Improv KIDS:
Sunday April 27th 11 - 12 PM at the Blue Canoe Studio.
Improv Teens/Adults:
Sunday April 27th - 12:30 - 2:30 PM at Blue Canoe Studio.
Paint markers/Spray Painting:
Sunday April 27th 4 - 5:30 PM at The Wherehouse.
Linocut:
Monday April 28th - 6- 7:30 PM at the Central KFPL Branch.
Musical Theatre KIDS:
Tuesday April 29th - 5:30 - 8 PM at the Blue Canoe Studio
Musical Theatre TEENS:
Wednesday April 30th from 5:30 - 8 PM at the Blue Canoe Studio.
Visual Collage with Emily Kirby and the Queer Collage Collective:
Saturday May 3rd from 1- 4PM at the Central KFPL Branch.
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Calling all local musicians and production companies: the 2025-26 Slaight Music Video Program is now accepting submissions!
Every year, KCFF teams up with the Kingston Music Office to connect local musicians with local production companies to facilitate the creation of new music videos. Musicians get a free video, production companies get a production subsidy and a chance to show off their chops, and we’ll premiere the videos at a gala celebration at KCFF26!
About Melt Studio + Gallery
Melt Studio + Gallery is located just outside Picton in a historical air force barrack at the newly developed Base31, Prince Edward County’s vibrant new cultural destination. The gallery is managed and run by Canadian encaustic artist Susan Wallis and is the home to her encaustic working studio. The gallery’s mandate is to foster and enhance public awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the positive cultural significance of the visual arts by showcasing all levels of visual artists and artisans in their exhibitions.
About Renewal:
As the snow melts, the days stretch longer, and the world stirs with new energy, Melt invites artists to explore the theme of Renewal in their annual Spring show. This season of transformation is not just about nature’s revival—it’s about fresh starts, shifting perspectives, and the spark of possibility.
In the medium of your choice, capture the essence of rebirth, growth, and change—whether through the vibrancy of awakening landscapes, the evolution of ideas, the renewal of the human spirit, or the emergence of something entirely unexpected.
The gallery welcomes submissions that reflect the many dimensions of renewal. Let your art embody the promise of new beginnings in all its forms. This call for submissions is open to artists at any stage of their career from across Canada. Renewal is Melt’s annual juried group show and will be the first show of the season following the gallery’s winter closure.
Submission deadline: April 27, 2025
Acceptance notification sent by: May 1, 2025
Deadline to deliver work to the gallery: May 9, 2025
How to Apply:
Please visit Melt’s website and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming open calls.
Questions? Contact info@meltstudiogallery.com or call (416) 893-8664.
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Skeleton Park Arts Festival, Artisan Market: Brought to you by Fat Goose Craft Fair
June 21 & 22, 2025
Space is limited. Jury selections will be notified by May 19. For questions, please email: fatgoosecraftfair@gmail.com
Skeleton Park Arts Festival is a non-profit arts and music festival in Kingston, Ontario which provides venues for showcasing local musicians, family activities, artisans, and history of Skeleton Park (McBurney Park).
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The Skeleton Park Arts Festival offers space for community groups to set up a table in McBurney Park during the festival.
The cost of a community service booth is free, but you must meet our Acceptance Guidelines below.
Community Booths: June 21 and 22, 2025
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PlaySpace residencies may involve public engagement, making installations or interventions, designing or conducting research, devising or presenting performances, developing prototypes or practices, or something else you’re thinking of doing… Residencies can vary in length, from one to six weeks, depending on your intentions. If you just need a pop-up space for one day or one weekend, that’s fine too.
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Residencies are generally supported by the Lab with assistance such as:
Artists, curators, professors, philosophers, researchers, theorists, scientists and other makers / shapers / thinkers are welcome to express interest in a residency using the form below. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The Thousand Islands Playhouse is excited to be holding general auditions to meet new and emerging talent. Those auditioning are not being considered for any current project, but for all projects in future. Those who have not worked with/auditioned for Brett Christopher and/or Marta McDonald in the last two years will be given priority.
Please submit a headshot and resume to Marta McDonald, Producer through auditions@1000islandsplayhouse.com by the end of day on Wednesday April 16, 2025. Please indicate in your email which date/location you are available to audition. If you require additional assistance during the audition process, please let us know so we can accommodate individual needs. We ensure a safe, respectful process built on consent and comfort with TIP’s health and safety, and anti-oppression protocols in place.
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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.
The Kingston Arts Council (KAC) is seeking dynamic individuals from the community to join our Board of Directors and play a crucial role in shaping the future of the arts in our city.
The KAC is seeking individuals with a variety of skills, backgrounds, and experiences to bring a diverse range of perspectives to our Board of Directors. While we value a deep appreciation for the arts, we also encourage applicants with expertise in areas such as finance, fundraising, legal affairs, arts administration, marketing, and community engagement.
Members of the KAC Board of Directors have the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of our organization, advocate for the arts, and help foster a thriving arts community in Katarokwi/Kingston. Their insights, expertise, and dedication make a significant impact on the cultural fabric of our city and the artists and organizations we serve.
To begin your application, please email board@artskingston.ca and attach a copy of your CV and a brief statement of interest
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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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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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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.