Opportunities for Artists

Find opportunities for artists including calls for public art, residencies, programming, exhibitions, and more.

Call for expressions of interest for the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage public art project

We invite professional artists or artist teams based in Kingston or the surrounding area to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the first stage of a two-stage open competition to develop artwork for the exterior of the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage.

For this project, we ran a community focus group to determine the scope, goals, and themes to be considered by artists responding to the EOI. We encourage you to review the Community Focus Group Report prior to submitting your EOI.

Read the Call for Expressions of Interest for full submission details including artist fees, selection process and timelines. Please contact us for any accommodation requests or general inquiries.

Questions and Addenda

We held an online Artist Information Session on Friday, March 14, where 15 artists participated. The session included a presentation on the public art project and Call for Expression of Interest, followed by a Q&A. All questions asked during the session, as well as those submitted via email, along with the corresponding answers, are recorded in the project Addenda. The deadline for submitting questions has passed.

Expression of Interest (EOI) submission closed

The deadline to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) for the first stage of this public art project has passed. Please check back soon for more information about the second stage of the competition.

Ongoing opportunities

Explore current opportunities for artists to showcase their work and engage with the community. Check back regularly for new calls, projects, and programs

Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project

Learn more about our latest public art project and selection process for interested artists.

Past opportunities

Explore the work of artists who have previously participated in our programs.

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Local arts residency

The Local Arts Residency at Kingston Grand Theatre helps local artists by providing space and support.

Local Artists' Showcase at Market Wing Cultural Space

The call for submissions for the local artists' showcase is now closed. We thank everyone for their submission. The first exhibit runs October 29, 2024 - April 25, 2025.

Explore our arts programs

We collaborate with local artists and the community to create programs and opportunities where artistic work can make a positive impact. Visit each program's page for more details.

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Public Art

We support the creation of public art by emerging and established artists through commissions and artist collaborations.

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Poet Laureate

The Kingston Poet Laureate honours the role of poetry and literature in Kingston. It recognizes local poets and creates a voice for literature in our community.

Mayor's Arts Awards

The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize outstanding artistic achievements and remarkable contributions to the arts.

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YGK Music Playlist

We put out yearly calls for local musicians to apply to be featured on our YGK Music Playlist.

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Private Property Murals

Learn about the application process for the creation of murals as public art.

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City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
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contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000

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Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives .