The KAC Newsletter | March '26 Issue 2

Upcoming Exhibit by Peggy Fussell, Upcoming Events, and Job, Opportunity, & Grant Board Highlights!

March 16, 2026

POCKET GALLERY

Coming Soon: Dipping Lace into Honey by Peggy Fussell

Date: 23 March - 15 May 2026
Location: Kingston Arts Council | Unit 115, 370 King St W, Kingston

Dipping Lace into Honey is an installation of handmade lace and animation.

Using a crocheted doily made by her great-grandmother as a pattern, Peggy Fussell creates new doilies and lace trims, then dips these pieces into honey and beeswax to create stop-motion animations.

These animations are then projected on, through and around the lace.

"My grandmothers taught me a variety of needlework techniques. While making lace for my animations, I am reminded of the warm, honey, stickiness of the lessons they passed down to me. The doilies in this exhibition inspire new conversations that recall familiar stories.” - Peggy Fussell

EVENTS

Kingston Pop Choir x Steph Drouin
Date: 29 March 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Steph Drouin, local singer, songwriter, song leader, Expressive Arts Therapist and founder of Fiercely OK will lead an arrangement of “Golden” from Kpop Demon Hunters in a playful, welcoming one-day choirs.

No auditions, no experience required, no long-term commitment

We will start the event with a short warm-up song, maybe some stretches, and a fun singing exercise to get us listening and creating harmony. Then we’ll dive into learning a 3-part arrangement of this month’s song.

Don’t worry about preparing in advance. We’ll guide you through the process step by step.

Lyric sheets will be provided!

PWYC options available – No one turned away for lack of funds!

BeeWitched
Date: 27 March 2026 | 7:00 PM

One fateful day, four drag artists find themselves in an alternative universe… the Medieval Times?! They have no clue how they ended up here, but one thing is for certain, they’ll need to depend on the audience to escape! This story has three possible endings. Choose wisely and they may survive to tell the tale. Choose poorly, and they may perish.

Prepare yourselves for an entirely different show than what you’re used to including improv, a song roulette, dramatic acting, comedic stupidity and MORE!

Featuring a party of unlikely allies:

  • BeeWitched as The Jester

  • Rowena as The Knight

  • Yuni Verse as The Goblin

  • BlowPony as The Fairy

  • ProbleMatthew as The Narrator!

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

Senior Graphic Designer (Queen's University)
Remuneration: $61,101.00 - $79,431.00/yearly
Deadline: 18 March 2026

Co-Director/Music Director - Summer Camp 2026 (Thousand Islands Playhouse)
Remuneration: $700/weekly | 22 June 22 - 24 July 2026 (5 Weeks)
Deadline: 30 March 2026

Box Office Representative (Thousand Islands Playhouse)
Remuneration: $19.00/hourly
Deadline: 1 April 2026

Onboard: Tour Guide (Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises & Trolleys)
Remuneration: $19.05/hourly
Deadline: 8 April 2026

Scenic Carpenter (Thousand Islands Playhouse)
Remuneration: $850/weekly | 4 May 4 - 6 September 2026. (18 Weeks)
Deadline: Until Filled

Scenic Artist (Thousand Island Playhouse)
Remuneration: $950/weekly | 18 May - 20 September 2026. (18 Weeks)
Deadline: Until Filled

Party & Event Host (Michaels)
Remuneration: $17.60 - $22.50/hourly | Part-Time
Deadline: Until Filled

OPPORTUNITIES

Call for Applications:
Come Play by the Lake One-Act Festival (Domino Theatre)
Deadline: 29 March 2026

Call for Applications:
Organ Scholarship (The Royal Canadian College of Organists) 
Deadline: 31 March 2026

Call for Artists:
THIRDSPACE Emerging Artist Residency (OCAD University)
Deadline: 2 April 2026

Call for Submissions:
Creative Writing Teachers (Kingston WritersFest)
Deadline: 3 April 2026 | 11:59 PM

Call for Applications:
Vendors (Skeleton Park Arts Festival x Fat Goose Craft Fair)
Deadline: 6 April 2026

Call for Applications:
Board Members (Gananoque Arts Network)
Deadline: 23 April 2026

Call for Submissions:
Annual Spring Show - Renewal (Melt Studio & Gallery)
Deadline: 26 April 2026

Call for Submissions:
Ravel 2026 - Inaugural Textile Art Exhibition (Melt Studio & Gallery)
Deadline: 17 May 2026

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 levels, please visit the KAC Grants Board!

Business Intelligence Program (Ontario Creates)
Deadline: 24 March | 5:00 PM

Theatrical Documentary Program (Telefilm Canada)
Deadline: 2 April | 11:59 PM

Music Recording Projects (Ontario Arts Council)
Deadline: 21 April | 1:00 PM

Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund (Ontario Creates)
Deadline: 1 June | 5:00 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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