The KAC Board of Directors is seeking passionate, community-minded individuals interested in joining the KAC Board. These are flexible volunteer roles with two-year terms, renewable for a maximum total of six consecutive years. KAC’s Board plays an important role in supporting our mission and vision, offering oversight and strategic direction, and guiding the organization as it grows. Together, we care for KAC’s stability and ensure it continues to serve artists and arts organizations in meaningful ways. 

How to Apply

If any of these positions sound like a good fit, please consider submitting an application.

RETROGRADE 2025 presents six new collections alongside excerpts from The Modern Filipino, reflecting Bayani Catapang’s 16-year journey as an artist. Rooted in personal history and cultural heritage, this body of work explores themes of healing, resilience, spirituality, family and strength. 

From childhood experiences in the Philippines to formative years in British Columbia, Bayani weaves together influences of land, ancestry, and family, creating compositions that honour both tradition and transformation. 

Join us for a special talk with artist Bayani Catapang!

In this engaging session, Bayani will read from The Modern Filipino, their collection of spoken-word poetry, and share insights into their artistic practice and the inspirations behind RETROGRADE 2025. The event offers a unique opportunity to experience Bayani’s work through both words and images, deepening connections to the exhibition.

Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to all.

The Clearing - Opening Reception

Agnes Etherington Art Gallery
Date: 19 September 2025 | 6:00 PM

In this installation, Marney McDiarmid and Clelia Scala reimagine a shipping container to transport viewers from a space of global commodity to an organic ecosystem that values introspection, delight, and connection. Viewers are invited to participate in an act of regeneration by bringing personal documents to the exhibit (old letters, journal entries, notes), shredding them, and adding them to the artists’ landscape.

The installation features a poem by Sadiqa de Meijer, a soundscape by Matt Rogalsky, and a mural by Lee Stewart.

Kingston Writers Fest

Kingston Writers Fest
Date: 18 - 21 September 2025

The Kingston WritersFest returns this Fall! Join regional and national writers and readers for Onstage Events and Writers Studio master classes (for novice to experienced writers), at the Kingston Marriott.

New this year are three Readers Salons, designed to celebrate the art and joy of reading.

For a fun, free kick-off, come out to Something in the Water Brewery on Thursday, September 18 at 9:00pm for a night of Literary Trivia! There’s something for everyone at this year’s WritersFest.