The KAC Newsletter | May Issue 2

Pocket Gallery Exhibition Applications Continue, New Job Opportunity at KAC, Colour Theory Exhibition, and more!

May 16, 2025

KAC NEWS & UPDATES

Apply to join the KAC team!

Position: Program Administrator
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Rate: $20 per hour
Duration: 8-week contract beginning 16 June 2025; possibility for extension
Deadline: Applications due Monday, 2 June 2025

KAC is seeking applications for the position of Program Administrator. Working under the supervision of an in collaboration with the Program and Communications Coordinator, the Program Administrator will be responsible for supporting, developing, and executing KAC programs, with a primary focus on the KAC Membership program and the Artist Prosperity Project. This is an 8-week contract with the possibility of extension for an additional 7 weeks (pending funding). Interested candidates should review the full job post and submit their application via email to [email protected] by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, 2 June 2025.

Pocket Gallery Exhibition Applications

Application deadline: Sunday, 1 June 2025, 11:59 PM ET

Applications for Pocket Gallery exhibitions continue! This is a paid exhibition opportunity for KAC Members seeking to showcase their work between August–December 2025 (3-4 week exhibitions, rotating monthly). Offering a flexible platform for creative expression and experimentation, this “pocket-sized” gallery space is perfect for artists of all experience levels. Located in the heart of the Tett Centre, the Pocket Gallery is also ideal for experimental works, installations, and participatory exhibitions.

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.


UNIT 115

On View: 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 instalment 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.

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

KPP Concerts
Date: 29 May - 1 June, 2025

The fourth annual edition of SPRING REVERB will take place from May 29 to June 1, 2025, throughout downtown Kingston and the Inner Harbour. This season, they’re showcasing a combo of cool up-and-comers, some sweet local acts, plus a handful of headliners known to pack Kingston venues!

The full slate of artists have been announced and tickets and passes for all shows are on sale now! Plus, don't miss their free industry events and panels, designed to shed some light on the music biz. Whether you're a musician or music fan, the panels are approachable, informative and fun.

Sumera Khan x The Tett Centre
Date: 30 May, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Are you an artist just starting out on Instagram—or feeling unsure where to begin?

Join artist Sumera Khan as she shares her personal journey: how she got started, what worked (and what didn’t), and the lessons she’s learned along the way. You’ll leave with simple, practical tips on posting to Instagram, connecting with others, and growing your audience in an authentic, stress-free way. Bring your phone with the Instagram app installed for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to the platform. Whether you’re just curious or ready to dive in, this session is for you!

GCCF
Date: 24 - 25 May, 2025

The Great Canadian Cheese Festival is a national event hosting more than 100 Canadian dairy producers from coast to coast and is open to all ages. There will be cheese-tasting tutorials with beverage pairings, children’s cheese-making activities, professional development seminars, wine, beer, live entertainment and the opportunity to tour Fort Henry.

More than a feast for cheese lovers, The Great Canadian Cheese Festival spotlights Canada’s top dairy artisans, empowering consumers to support local farmers and savour the true taste of home.

Flying V Productions
Date: 23 May, 2025 | 8:00PM

Live at The Spire on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM for a night of amazing music and great company.

The Codas and Tiny Horse will be rocking the stage, with a special guest appearance by the talented Kyra Johnson.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event filled with energetic performances and good vibes. Grab your friends and get ready to dance the night away!

This is a licensed event.  Canadian beer, wine and hard seltzers will be sold in the lobby and can be enjoyed in the Performance Hall throughout the show.

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

Program Administrator (Kingston Arts Council)
Deadline: 2 June 2025
Remuneration: $20/hour x 35 hours per week

Assistant Artistic Director (The Isabel Voices)
Deadline: 31 May 2025
Remuneration: $5,000 honorarium

Piano, Guitar, Drum, and Voice Teachers (Amherstview Music School)
Deadline: Until Filled
Remuneration: $20.68–$27.00

Part-time Music Director (Crossroads United Church)
Deadline: Until Filled
Remuneration: $25–$40 hourly

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

Life Drawing Models (Artist Joanne Gervais) 
Deadline: Rolling
Remuneration: $75 Honorarium & Gift of Artworks Created

OPPORTUNITIES

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

Call for Submissions: Community Engagement
Causeway Community Poem Project (The City of Kingston)
Deadline: 30 May, 2025

Call for Submissions: Musicians & Production Companies
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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