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Kingston Arts Council
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Supporting Kingston, Ontario's arts sector with funding, programs, and advocacy. We strive to uplift artists, arts workers, and organizations at every stage of their work. Together, we’re building an arts economy that thrives locally and shines nationally
In Listening Homes, Sumera Khan explores the quiet emotional power of domestic spaces through intimate oil paintings, layered with memory, gender, labour, and lived experience.

Opening Reception:

December 8, 2025 | 6–8 PM
Meet the artist | Light refreshments | Free & open to all
December 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Please join us in celebrating the 2025 Mayor's Arts Awards recipients! | Venez célébrer avec nous les lauréats et lauréates des Mayor's Arts Awards 2025!

Creator Award:

- Jesse MacMillan
- Aaron Forsyth
- Camille Spencer

Arts Champion Award:

- Le Centre culturel Frontenac
December 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 City of Kingston Arts Fund (CKAF) Project Grants. 17 Project Grants were awarded, totalling $118,045 in funding

Visit our website to view the full list of recipients & to learn more about CKAF here: www.artskingston.ca/ckaf/
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
There's only 3 weeks left to apply for the Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development!

Due on November 2nd at 11:59 PM, the Nan Yeomans Grant supports promising young artists & artisans working in visual media. Totalling $4,000 and awarded annually to one individual between the ages of 17 and 40
October 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The Pocket Gallery is holding an open call for submissions!

More than just pocket change, this program offers $600 in artist fees!

A launching pad for emerging artists, a home for collectives, and a platform for professional creatives to try something new.

www.artskingston.ca/about-the-po...
October 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Book a one-on-one info session with our Grants Assistant to learn more about eligibility, the application process, or how to make your proposal shine.

Reserve your spot here: calendar.app.google/rmqUAXxnTKXF...

Applications are currently open and close 17 November 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.
October 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The Pocket Gallery is now announcing its 2026 Call For Submissions! This round of submissions will be for February to July. 🧡

Exclusive to KAC Members, now offers $600 in artist fees!

🔗 More info can be found here: www.artskingston.ca/ThePocketGal...
October 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Kingston Arts Council (KAC) and Community Foundation for Kingston & Area are excited to share that applications are have opened for the 2025 Nan Yeomans Grant for Artistic Development! The deadline to apply is 𝟏𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝟏𝟏:𝟓𝟗 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐓

www.artskingston.ca/nan-yeomans-...
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to Bayani Catapang's artist talk last weekend! It was exciting to see so many new faces in the space and great to see the community showing up to support local art.

RETROGRADE 2025 is open for another week and closes on October 3rd.
September 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Kingston Arts Council is looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to help shape the future of the arts in our city.

We’re currently seeking applications for:
🧡Chair
🧡 Treasurer
🧡 Directors

🔗 Learn more and apply www.artskingston.ca/board-of-dir...
September 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
‼️Final Reminder!‼️

CKAF Project Grant Applications for 2025 close tonight at 11:59 PM!

🔗 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: www.artskingston.ca/ckaf-project/
July 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲!

Applications for the 2025 CKAF Project Grants close this week! The deadline to
apply is on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟑𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 at 𝟏𝟏:𝟓𝟗 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐓!

🔗 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: www.artskingston.ca/ckaf-project/

📸 King-David Olajuwon, courtesy of Union Gallery
July 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🧡✨Only one week left to apply! ✨🧡

Applications for the 2025 City of Kingston Arts Fund (CKAF) Project Grants are only open for one more week and close on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟑𝟏 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 $𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎

🔗 Link for more info and to apply: www.artskingston.ca/ckaf-project
July 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We are pleased to announce that applications for CKAF 2024 are now open! To learn more about the application process, requirements and deadlines, please visit the KAC website at www.ArtsKingston.ca/CKAF-Project

For any questions, please contact grants@artskingston.ca
July 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The Artist Prosperity Survey is now live! We’re gathering real data about the economic realities, creative practices, opportunities, and barriers faced by visual artists, musicians, and performing artists.

Complete the survey here: www.artskingston.ca/artist-prosperity-project
June 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Creative director and photographer King-David Olajuwon from qBFA will be giving an artist talk and presentation about the stories, inspiration, and process behind Colour Theory!

🗓 Thursday, June 5
🕔 Reception: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
🎤 Artist Talk: 6:00 PM
📍 UNIT 115 Gallery | KAC Office, 370 King St. W.
June 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
✨ Closing Reception: Colour Theory ✨

Join us for the final evening of Colour Theory, a bright, bold, and striking exhibition by qBFA exploring identity, culture, and expression through fashion and storytelling.

🗓 Thursday, June 5
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
🎤 Artist Talk at 6:00 PM
📍 UNIT 115 Gallery
May 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Unit 115 Art Space is now officially The Pocket Gallery! 🧡
A new name that fits just right and more than just pocket change, this new program, exclusive to KAC Members, now offers $600 in artist fees!

🔗 More info can be found here: www.artskingston.ca/ThePocketGal...
May 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
TONIGHT!

Join us for the closing reception of The Shape of Meaning

This special evening features an artist talk where Jabra will share the stories, symbols, and process behind his powerful calligraphic works.

📅 Tonight! | Artist Talks begins at 6:00 PM
📍 KAC Office, Unit 115 | 370 King St W
April 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This special evening features an artist talk where Jabra Mitwasi will share the stories, symbols, and process behind his powerful calligraphic works.

📅 29 April, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Artist Talks begins at 6:00 PM
📍 KAC Office, Unit 115 - Tett Centre | 370 King St W
April 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We strongly believe that access to our services should not be contingent on financial capacity. That's why we offer membership at a standard rate of just $40/year, in addition to Pay What You Can and Free membership options so you can select a price point that works with your budget.
April 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
💲Enjoy exclusive member discounts at Frameworks Kingston, Panera Bread, Great Lakes Museum, Amaranth Stoneware, Studio 330, and Improbable Escapes!
April 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
💊 Health Insurance — Access affordable health insurance through the Arts & Entertainment Plan, with guaranteed acceptance for KAC Members!
April 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🖼️ Pocket Gallery — Apply for paid exhibition opportunities via KAC’s new Pocket Gallery program (formerly UNIT 115). Applications open (for members only) 1 May 2025.
April 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
✨ MEMBER BENEFITS ✨

🧑‍💻 KAC Member Directory — Create your own profile on this brand new, fully navigable public database, where you can promote your upcoming events, services, availability, and more to local businesses, community members, and potential collaborators.
April 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM