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Art Open Calls in Canada

Grants, residencies and exhibitions open to artists in Canada — 16 active calls with verified deadlines, application fees and funding details. Updated daily.

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16 active opportunities linked to Canada — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

Guggenheim Fellowship (2027 Cycle)FELLOWSHIPFully Funded

Guggenheim Fellowship (2027 Cycle)

John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

Supreme prestige, unparalleled network access, and the freedom to work without constraints, often coupled with pedagogical or public speaking responsibilities.

Sep 16, 2026Monetary fellowship award (varies)US and Canada
Explore and Create: Artistic CreationGRANT

Explore and Create: Artistic Creation

Canada Council for the Arts

Project-dependent funding from conceptualization to public presentation.

Submissions accepted at any time prior to the start date of the project.Project-dependent funding (not specified)Canada
Union House Arts AiR (WATER Theme)RESIDENCYFully Funded

Union House Arts AiR (WATER Theme)

Union House Arts

Studio space, living quarters, and opportunities for community engagement. The residency prioritizes artistic practices responsive to the climate crisis, coastal economies, sustainable futures, and regenerative tourism under the theme of WATER.

Feb 28, 2027No direct fundingPort Union, NL, Canada
Write Over Here: Indigenous Futurism Residency 2027OTHER

Write Over Here: Indigenous Futurism Residency 2027

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Funded writing residency.

Sep 23, 2026Banff, Canada
Creative Saskatchewan — Craft & Visual Arts Production GrantGRANTFully Funded

Creative Saskatchewan — Craft & Visual Arts Production Grant

Creative Saskatchewan

Creative Saskatchewan's Craft & Visual Arts Production Grant funds up to 50% of project costs (to $20,000) to help Saskatchewan craftspeople and visual artists bring commercially viable work to market.

Feb 3, 2027Up to 50% of eligible project costs — up to $20,000 (fast-tracked) or $15,000 (standard)Saskatchewan, Canada
Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble Composer CommissionGRANTPartial Funding

Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble Composer Commission

Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble (VCME)

Mentorship with Artistic Director Jirong Huang and Resident Composer Alan Lau, public reading, formal premiere, and intensive collaborative workshops.

Oct 1, 2026$500 CADVancouver, Canada
Toronto Arts Council — Media Artists Creation GrantGRANTFully Funded

Toronto Arts Council — Media Artists Creation Grant

Toronto Arts Council

The Toronto Arts Council Media Artists Creation Grant funds up to $15,000 for professional Toronto media artists to develop new work or complete projects in progress, with additional accessibility funding.

Oct 15, 2026Up to $15,000 per project (plus an Accessibility Grant of up to $5,000)Toronto, ON, Canada

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of Canada?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in Canada cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in Canada?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in Canada are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.