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Art Open Calls in Canada

Active grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists in Canada.

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18 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.

Cultural Leadership: Reflecting Forward with Wise Practices - November 2026OTHER

Cultural Leadership: Reflecting Forward with Wise Practices - November 2026

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Leadership training; scholarships available.

Aug 11, 2026
University of Saskatchewan — Structurist Creative Research FellowshipFELLOWSHIPFully Funded

University of Saskatchewan — Structurist Creative Research Fellowship

University of Saskatchewan

4th fellowship cycle 2026–2028; access to Structurist archives and USask Art Collection; public seminar in Saskatoon required.

Aug 31, 2026Up to CAD $20,000 project budgetSaskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Clark Centre for the Arts — Artist Residency 2027RESIDENCYPartial Funding

Clark Centre for the Arts — Artist Residency 2027

City of Toronto

Lakeside studio at Clark Centre for the Arts — 14–21 hrs/week, Doors Open Toronto, Guild festival participation.

Jul 28, 2026Studio + honorarium + one-month Gallery 191 exhibitionToronto, Ontario, Canada
Guggenheim Fellowship 2027FELLOWSHIPFully Funded

Guggenheim Fellowship 2027

John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

Ultimate unrestricted financial runway. Allows for undertaking monumental projects that may take years to gestate (negotiating federal land rights, executing complex environmental impact studies, altering physical topography). Institutional affiliation and cross-disciplinary access.

Sep 16, 2026Substantial, unrestricted financial stipendUnited States / Canada
Collective City Gallery Project — Toronto 2027EXHIBITIONFully Funded

Collective City Gallery Project — Toronto 2027

Collective City Arts

Eight 2-week shows in 2027; zero sales commission; venues include Dupont Rail, Awkamon, Lansdowne, Red Head.

Jul 31, 2026Rent-free 2-week exhibition + attendant + promotionToronto, Ontario, Canada
STEPS Public Art Mural/InstallationCOMPETITIONFully Funded

STEPS Public Art Mural/Installation

STEPS Public Art

Massive, fully funded commission budget covering all phases of artist fees, structural engineering, fabrication, transport, and final installation.

Aug 23, 2026No direct fundingOttawa, Canada
Michèle Larose — Osler Library Artist-in-ResidenceRESIDENCYFully Funded

Michèle Larose — Osler Library Artist-in-Residence

McGill University — Osler Library

Research access to Osler Library collections; 3–6 month exhibition; public presentation required.

Jul 31, 2026CAD $6,000 (travel, materials, expenses)Montreal, Quebec, 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.