KAC NEWS & UPDATES

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​​For years, Twitter (now X) was a vital platform for artists and arts organizations. It was a space where creatives could share their work, engage in meaningful conversations, and access opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. The Kingston Arts Council used it to advocate for the arts sector, amplify the voices of local artists, and connect with a broad and engaged audience.

However, due to increasing concerns surrounding the X platform and its leadership, we made the decision to join the migration to Bluesky in January, and are now officially closing X our account.

The KAC exists to uplift creativity, foster safe, engaging spaces, and support artists – values X no longer seems interested in. We cannot continue to support a platform that is actively working against the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and exploiting artists’ work. 

We hope you join us on Bluesky as we reestablish our community there and that you’ll keep in touch with us via our newsletter, on our other social media accounts (listed below), or through our regular communications channels.

We’re also still active across all our other social media platforms you can catch us here:

UNIT 115

Currently Running:
Digital Community Whiteboard

Date: 7 February - 21 March
Location: Unit 115, 370 King St. W. Kingston, ON. | Virtually on Canva

The Digital Community Whiteboard (DCW) has been extended! You now have more time 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 with 3 different prompts:

  • Kingston in Bloom: Celebrate the beauty of Kingston's natural world! Capture the essence of our local flora, fauna, and landscapes through your art. From towering trees to sparkling waters, let your imagination run wild!

  • The Soul of Kingston: What is the spirit that defines our city? Capture the intangible qualities that make Kingston unique. Let your art reveal the soul of our community and Uncover the heart and essence of Kingston.

  • Wild Card: Unleash your creativity without limits! This is your space to explore any artistic idea. Whether it's a hidden talent, an abstract concept, or simply a doodle, let your imagination run wild. There are no rules, just pure artistic expression.

• Contribute micro-fiction and stories to the Writers’ Corner with 2 unique prompts:

  • Stuck at a Crossroad: Princess & King: Inspiration is just a block away with Stuck At A Crossroad: Princess & King. At the intersection of Princess & King Street, a crucial decision must be made. What unfolds at this pivotal junction?

  • Washed Up: Let your mind set sail with Washed Up! A mysterious message in a bottle has found its way to the shores of Lake Ontario - what secrets lie within?

• 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

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

Graphic Designer - Hybrid (Empire Life)
Deadline: Until Filled

Multimedia Journalist - Hybrid (The Kingston Whig-Standard)
Deadline: Until Filled

Event Supervisor (Base31 Partners Inc.)
Deadline: Until Filled

OPPORTUNITIES

Professional Development: Film
Doc Factory (Kingston Canadian Film Festival)
Deadline: 16 March, 2025

Call for Artists: Visual Art
Merchandise Design (Visit Kingston)
Deadline: 24 March, 2025

Call for Applications: Visual Art
Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project (The City of Kingston)
Deadline: 28 March, 2025 | Before 5:00 PM

Professional Development: Music
Organ Scholarships (The Royal Canadian College of Organists)
Deadline: 31 March, 2025

Call for Submissions: Theatre
Come Play by the Lake (Domino Theatre)
Deadline: 1 April, 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 !

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

Dance Projects (Ontario Arts Council)
Deadline: 27 March, 2025

Professional Development for Arts Professionals (Canada Council for the Arts)
Deadline: 9 April, 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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