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The KAC Newsletter | March Issue 1
Nan Yeomans Grant Recipient Announced, The KAC Community Whiteboard Exhibit, and Job, Opportunity, & Grant Information!
KAC NEWS & UPDATES
Nan Yeomans Grant Recipient:
Alanna Hakim
The Kingston Arts Council (KAC) and The Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (CFKA) are pleased to announce that Alanna Hakim is the recipient of the 2024 Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development.
The Nan Yeomans Grant is valued at $4,000 and made possible through an endowment fund held by the CFKA. The grant assists promising young artists and artisans in furthering their education and professional artistic growth. Nan Yeomans (1923-2004) was a prominent Kingston artist dedicated to supporting local and emerging artists in the visual arts. The KAC administers the grant and the recipient is selected by a peer jury of artists and arts professionals. The 2024 jury included previous year’s recipient, Kelsey Dawn Pearson, and local artists Abby Nowakowski and Sergio Jaua.
About Alanna Hakim
Alanna Hakim is a multidisciplinary artist based in Kingston, ON. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant colours and shapes of nature and literature, she crafts unique pieces by combining textiles and stained glass. Dedicated to her artistic mission, Alanna seeks to encourage others to journey beyond their comfort zones when creating art. This approach has fostered a vibrant community of learners eager to experiment and create alongside her. Alanna is an active participant in artisan events throughout Kingston, including the Kingston Holiday Market, Women's Art Fest, and the Skeleton Arts Festival. |
There, she shares her passion for glass and textiles and showcases her one-of-a-kind creations. In addition to her artistic practice, Alanna teaches classes at the Kingston School of Art and the Kingston Senior Centre Association, with her glass workshops quickly becoming favourites among participants. |
Through her art and teaching, Alanna continues to inspire others to explore their creativity and appreciate the beauty that surrounds them.
UNIT 115
Date: 7 February - 7 March
Location: Unit 115, 370 King St. W. Kingston, ON. | Virtually on Canva
The Digital Community Whiteboard (DCW) is closing soon! Don’t miss your chance to get involved in this 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.
EVENTS
 Miss Emily |  Tyffanie Morgan |
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
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
SUBMISSION:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Doc Factory (Kingston Canadian Film Festival)
Deadline: 16 March, 2025
APPLICATION:
Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project (The City of Kingston)
Deadline: 28 March, 2025 | Before 5:00 PM
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Organ Scholarships (The Royal Canadian College of Organists)
Deadline: 31 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 !
Media Arts Projects (Ontario Arts Council)
Deadline: 13 March, 2025
Explore and Create: Research and Creation (Canada Council for the Arts)
Deadline: 19 March, 2025
Multi and Inter-Arts Projects (Ontario Arts Council)
Deadline: 20 March, 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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