The KAC Newsletter | February Issue 2

Upcoming Workshops, The KAC Community Whiteboard Exhibit, and Job, Opportunity, & Grant Information!

February 15, 2025

KAC NEWS & UPDATES

Creating More Inclusive Practices –
Upcoming Workshop

Enhancing Workplace Accessibility through Disability Disclosure, Accommodation, and Inclusive Practices
Led by Leah Riddell
Date: 27 February, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

How do we create workplaces where everyone feels supported and included? The KAC invites you to a free professional development workshop Leah Riddell from SignAble Vi5ion for an insightful, practical, and empowering workshop that explores workplace accessibility in the arts sector.

In this extended in-person session, Leah Riddell will provide a comprehensive introduction to creating an inclusive work environment, with a focus on disability disclosure, effective accommodations, accessible technology, and insights into the Deaf community’s unique experiences in workplace and artist settings. This session will be particularly beneficial for your front-of-house team as they work to better support Deaf artists, and for the broader team as you consider ways to welcome Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals into your staff in the future.

Workshop Details

Time: Approx. 2 hours
Location: Rehearsal Hall, The Tett Centre | 370 King St. W. Kingston, ON
Cost: Free (RSVP required)
Access: ASL/English interpretation provided

Spots are limited – reserve your place today!

For questions or additional accessibility needs, please contact [email protected]

UNIT 115

Date: 7 February - 7 March
Location: Unit 115, 370 King St. W. Kingston, ON. | Virtually on Canva

The KAC’s newest interactive exhibit is live! The Digital Community Whiteboard (DCW) is an evolving, collaborative art experience where you don’t just observe creativity – you become part of it. Hosted on Canva and projected in real time in the KAC office, the DCW invites everyone to come create, share, and connect.

How to Participate:

  • Add to the Community Canvas with your own drawings.

  • Contribute micro-fiction and stories to the Writers’ Corner.

  • Share ideas on the Engagement Board to help shape Kingston’s arts sector.

You can join from home by adding directly to the whiteboard or visit the gallery to watch the project unfold and contribute on-site using our in-gallery computer.

Celebrate Family Day with Hands-On Creativity!
Saturday, February 17th

Interactive Art & Vinyl Sticker Making

Everyone is invited to The KAC Office for a day of creativity and collaboration! Alongside the Digital Community Whiteboard, we’ll have our Circuit vinyl cutter ready for action. Design your own stickers to display in the gallery or choose from a selection of pre-made patterns. Whether you’re drawing, writing, or crafting, this is your chance to be part of Kingston’s growing artistic conversation.

Drop in, get creative, and help shape this one-of-a-kind community-driven exhibit!

EVENTS

KCFF
Date: 28 February, 2025

You’re invited to the second edition of Creative Industries Day presented by KCFF and Queen’s Film & Media! Ideal for students, emerging filmmakers, and those working in the local arts industry.

Creative Industries Day features six panels, mixers, and table talks with Festival guests, industry pros and Queen’s alumni.

Creative Industries Day also includes our longest running networking event, Breaking In, which has led to countless collaborations… and sometimes employment!

Modern Fuel
Date: 18 February, 2025

This online workshop focuses on sustainable art practices for painters who want to reduce their environmental impact! Learn about safe disposal methods for acrylic and oil paints, ensuring your creative process stays eco-friendly. Explore a range of non-toxic paints and studio materials, along with recycling and repurposing techniques. Take a closer look at eco-conscious paint mediums and innovative products developed by forward-thinking art material companies. Join to learn practical strategies for creating art that respects both your vision, and the planet.

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

Manager, The Grand Theatre (The City of Kingston)
Renumeration: $84,282.02 - $105,277.54/Year
Deadline: 3 March, 2025

Woodworker (Tri-Art Manufacturing)
Renumeration: $20.60/Hour
Deadline: Until Filled

Head of Props (Thousand Island Playhouse)
Renumeration: $950/week + 4% vacation pay
Deadline: Until Filled

Assistant Stage Carpenter (Thousand Island Playhouse)
Renumeration: $925/ Week + 4% vacation pay
Deadline: Until Filled

OPPORTUNITIES

APPLICATION:
Directors Lab North 2025 Cohort (Directors Lab North)
Deadline: 18 February, 2025

SUBMISSION:
Annual Call for Submissions 2025 (Modern Fuel)
Deadline: 1 March, 2025

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Doc Factory (Kingston Canadian Film Festival)
Deadline: 16 March, 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 !

Marketing Program (TeleFilm Canada)
Deadline: 18 February, 2025

Systems Innovation Fund (Ontario Trillium Foundation)
Deadline: 19 February, 2025

The Juried Sound Recording: Single/EP program (Factor)
Deadline: 27 February, 2025

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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