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The KAC Newsletter | April Issue 2
Introducing the new KAC Membership Program! Plus, check out the many jobs and opportunities listed in this edition, in addition to regular updates.
KAC NEWS & UPDATES
The Kingston Arts Council’s new Membership Program invites artists, arts workers, and supporters to become non-voting members of the KAC! This community-driven initiative is designed to support, connect, and inspire Kingston’s arts sector. Whether you’re an emerging artist looking to grow your practice, an established artist seeking to engage with KAC's networks, or a passionate supporter of the arts, this program offers exclusive benefits and opportunities that help you thrive while contributing to Kingston’s creative economy.
Why Join?
Aside from supporting the work the KAC does, members can enjoy these benefits:
Membership Directory
 | KAC Members will be included in the new KAC Member Directory, a searchable, filterable public database showcasing local artists working in all disciplines. The KAC Member Directory makes it easy for artists, businesses, and residents of all kinds to connect with creative professionals in the region, and offers a platform for KAC Members to showcase their work and services. |
Pocket Gallery Exhibition Opportunities
 | The Pocket Gallery (previously known as UNIT 115) is a small gallery space in the foyer of the KAC office, located in the heart of the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning, featuring monthly rotating exhibitions. Members can apply to this paid exhibition opportunity — supported by our friends at Play! Gaming & Entertainment — to showcase work in any medium. Applications Open 1 May 2025 |
Arts & Entertainment Plan
 | Need Health Insurance?As professional artists and arts workers, we know it can be extremely challenging to access health and dental benefits, so we've teamed up with |
Business Discounts
 10% off Rental Services: Spray Booth, Kiln, Slab Roller, Wheel & Open Studio  20% off escape rooms and outdoor adventures |  10% off admission, gallery/venue access, and discounted rentals  35% discount on monthly and annual memberships |  10% off wholesale pricing  10% off all in-café orders |
Member Events & Communications
KAC Members will be invited to participate in exclusive Member Events, where you can grow your creative networks, develop collaborative cross-disciplinary relationships, engage with the KAC and broader community, and participate in peer-to-peer creative incubation.
Stay informed through exclusive Member Communications, including quarterly updates about the KAC, the membership program, and other industry news. Plus, participate in optional polls and questionnaires to have your say in the future of the program and the KAC.
Flexible Pricing for Everyone!
While financial contributions sustain the KAC’s work, we strongly believe that access to our services should not be contingent on financial capacity. Which is why we are offering our membership at three pricing tiers:
Standard Membership: $40 Annually
Pay What You Can
Free
We offer these pricing options to ensure no one is excluded due to cost. If these options make membership possible for you, please take them – we’re happy to have you! If you are able to contribute financially, we encourage choosing the pay what you can or standard membership to help sustain this program and support KAC's work to provide and enhance opportunities for Kingston area artists.
Questions?
We’re here to help! If you have any questions about the KAC membership or how to enroll, simply reply to this email!
UNIT 115
Date: 2 April - 30 April
Location: Unit 115, 370 King St W, Kingston ON
There’s still time to experience this powerful exploration of language, memory, and identity through the lens of contemporary Arabic calligraphy. Palestinian artist Jabra Mitwasi continues to captivate audiences with work that blends traditional scripts with abstraction, colour, and texture—creating pieces that transcend borders and speak across cultures.
Rooted in both Eastern and Western traditions, The Shape of Meaning reflects an ongoing artistic journey shaped by Mitwasi’s lived experience. Developed through recent residencies at local artist studios and the Tett Centre, the exhibition continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of calligraphy as a timeless, expressive medium.
Don’t miss the integration of augmented reality in one of the featured works, adding a digital dimension of motion, sound, and interactivity to the experience!
EVENTS
 Blue Canoe Theatrical Productions |  Pengyuan Wang x The Tett Centre |
There are always plenty of arts events happening in Kingston and the surrounding area. Check out our Arts Events Calendar to view our full list of upcoming events!
JOBS
Box Office Representative (Thousand Island Playhouse)
Deadline: 17 April, 2025
Renumeration: $18.50 hourly
Front of House Representative (Thousand Island Playhouse)
Deadline: 17 April, 2025
Renumeration: $17.50 hourly
Theatre Critic (Kingston Theatre Alliance)
Deadline: 28 April, 2025 | 11:59 PM
Associate Producer (Kick & Push Festival)
Deadline: 28 April, 2025 | 11:59 PM
Renumeration: $21 - $26
Technical Director (Kick & Push Festival)
Deadline: 28 April, 2025 | 11:59 PM
Renumeration: $21 - $26 hourly
2025 Festival Staff (Kick & Push Festival)
Deadline: 28 April, 2025 | 11:59 PM
Renumeration: $21.65 hourly
Event Supervisor (Base31 Partners Inc.)
Deadline: Until Filled
OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Auditions: Performing Arts
Call for Audition Submissions (Thousand Island Playhouse)
Deadline: Selftape: 16 April, 2025 | Audition Date: 24 April, 2025
Artist Residency: Performing Arts
Local Arts Residency (City of Kingston)
Deadline: 22 April, 2025 | 5:00 PM – DEADLINE EXTENDED
Professional Development: Film
Doc Factory (KCFF)
Deadline: 23 April, 2025 – DEADLINE EXTENDED
Professional Development: Performing Arts
Juvenis 2025 Workshops (Blue Canoe Theatrical Productions)
Deadline: 24 April - 4 May
Call for Submissions: Visual Arts
Renewal (Melt Studio)
Deadline: 27 April, 2025
Call for Submissions: Artisans
Artisan Market (Skeleton Park Arts Festival x Fat Goose Craft Fair)
Deadline: 19 May, 2025 | 12:00 AM
Call for Submissions: Organizations
Community Organization Booths (Skeleton Park Arts Festival)
Deadline: 19 May, 2025 | 12:00 AM
Professional Development: Film & Music
Slaight Music Video Program (KCFF x The Kingston Music Office)
Deadline: 31 May, 2025
GRANTS
Below is a snapshot of upcoming grant deadlines. To view our more comprehensive and fully navigable database of grant opportunities at the local, provincial, and national level, please visit the KAC Grants Board !
Artists in Communities and Schools Projects (Ontario Arts Council)
Deadline: 23 April, 2025 | 1:00 PM
Community Anniversaries (Canada Heritage)
Deadline: 30 April, 2025
Visual Arts Creation Projects (Ontario Arts Council)
Deadline: 1 May, 2025 | 1:00 PM
SUPPORT THE KAC
Love the arts? So do we!
When you support the Kingston Arts Council, you’re helping empower an arts sector that drives innovation, fuels the local economy, and enriches the lives of everyone in Katarokwi/Kingston.
Your donation – whether one-time, monthly, or annual – enables us to deliver impactful programs and services that support the artists and creatives shaping our cultural industry.
As a registered charity, we’ll provide a charitable tax receipt for your contribution. Join us in building a thriving, sustainable arts sector.
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