KAC NEWS & UPDATES

Pocket Gallery Exhibition Applications Are
Now Open!

Introducing KAC’s new Pocket Gallery program! The Pocket Gallery, formerly known as UNIT 115 Art Space, is a small gallery in the foyer of the KAC office. Under the new Pocket Gallery program, the Kingston Arts Council is now offering paid exhibition opportunities to KAC Members.

The Pocket Gallery offers a flexible platform for creative expression and experimentation. This “pocket-sized” gallery space is perfect for artists of all experience levels, from emerging artists launching their first solo exhibition to established professionals seeking to showcase new work, and everyone in between. The small space, located in the heart of the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning, is also ideal for experimental works and installations, and participatory exhibitions.

What’s included:

• A three-to-four-week exhibition in The Pocket Gallery;

• A $600 artist fee;

• Installation and curatorial support;

• Promotion across KAC’s platforms;

• Opportunity to host parallel programming / activities such as artist talks, receptions, or other creative programs (optional, additional budget available); and

• Opportunity to sell your artwork (optional).

Timeline & Deadlines:

• Exhibitions will run monthly from August to December 2025

• Application Deadline: Sunday, 1 June 2025 | 11:59 PM

• Early Submissions: Have an exhibition ready to go and eager to show work sooner?

  • Artists who apply by Thursday, 15 May 2025 will also be considered for June/July 2025

Apply Now!

Applications are now open to active KAC Members. Please visit our website to read the full details about the Pocket Gallery program and submit your application.

Become a KAC Member

Not yet registered as a KAC Member? Not to worry! You can register anytime via the KAC website.

We can't wait to see what you'll bring to The Pocket Gallery!

UNIT 115

Upcoming Exhibition: Colour Theory by Queen’s Black Fashion Association

Date: 6 May - 6 June
Location: Unit 115, 370 King St W, Kingston ON

Colour Theory is a striking exhibition by the Queen’s Black Fashion Association (qBFA) that explores the significance of colours in relation to identity, culture, and self-expression. Each installment of the Colour Theory series focuses on a specific hue, unpacking cultural and personal connotations through high-concept fashion editorials and artistic storytelling.

Originally created to highlight Black creativity and amplify the voices of Black students at Queen’s University, the series now extends beyond campus walls to engage the wider Kingston community. Through bold visuals and thoughtful narrative, Colour Theory invites viewers to consider the deep, multifaceted relationships between colour and identity – how we wear it, how we live in it, and how it speaks for us.

Coming to/Now in UNIT 115, this exhibition is both celebration and conversation: a vibrant space where fashion becomes language and colour becomes story,  encouraging connection, reflection, and representation in the public sphere.

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

Exhibition Attendant (Agnes Etherington Art Centre)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025
Renumeration: $18

Theatre Critic (Kingston Theatre Alliance)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM – Deadline Extended!
Renumeration: $21.65

Junior Editor (Kingston Theatre Alliance)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM – Deadline Extended!
Renumeration: $21.64 - $24.00

Associate Producer (Kick & Push Festival)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM – Deadline Extended!
Renumeration: $21 - $26

Technical Director (Kick & Push Festival)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM – Deadline Extended!
Renumeration: $21 - $26 hourly

2025 Festival Staff (Kick & Push Festival)
Deadline: 8 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM – Deadline Extended!
Renumeration: $21.65 hourly

Event Supervisor (Base31 Partners Inc.)
Deadline: Until Filled
Renumeration: $27.50 Hourly

OPPORTUNITIES

Call for Submissions: Graphic Designers
Design the Cover Art for a Youth Report! (Helping Hands App)
Deadline: 5 May, 2025 | 11:59 PM

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

Call for Submissions: Visual Artists
2ND ANNUAL KINGSTON ART TOUR (Kingston Art Tour)
Deadline: Until Filled

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 !

Music Recording Projects (Ontario Arts Council)
Deadline: 22 May, 2025 | 1:00 PM

Chalmers Arts Fellowships (Ontario Arts Council)
Deadline: 5 June, 2025 | 1:00 PM

Publishing Organizations: Operating (Ontario Arts Council)
Deadline: 12 June, 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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