Artist Opportunities, Winter Edition!
Put yourself out there with these exciting opportunities and calls for submissions. To help, we’ve come up with a list of upcoming opportunities. It may be intimidating to apply, but remember, Akin is rooting for you!
Join Canada’s leading contemporary outdoor & online art fair, launching artists’ careers since 1961. This annual event has hosted many renowned Canadian artists, such as Edward Burtynsky, Barbara Astman, Joanne Tod and more at the early stages of their careers. The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair team is passionate about supporting artists and exceptional talents through awards, special programs and opportunities.
Read more and and apply here
Craft Ontario is currently seeking proposals for solo and two-person exhibitions to take place in the Craft Ontario Gallery, 1106 Queen St West, in the 2025 calendar year.
More details and application here
The John Fluevog Shoes Emerging Artist Grant is intended to help emerging artists develop their skills and increase the visibility of their artwork. The winner will receive $10,000 towards their artistic work, a pair of Fluevogs and a heap of recognition within the best community of shoe fans ever!
Find more details and apply here
The Craft and Design Studio is the only career-oriented program and facility available in Canada offering an artist-in-residency in contemporary craft and design. Functioning as a training centre and incubator the Studio relies on a self-directed learning ethos, all with the goal of championing emerging Canadian artists.
For more details and application here