Black Arts Centre Open Call

Location
Canada

Open to
Open to everyone. Priority will be given to Black artists, curators, and art organizers. Additional priority will be given to projects that align with the Black Arts Centre's mandate, including BIPOC, Disabled, Queer, Immigrant, Refugee, Newcomer, and other underrepresented perspectives. Priority is also given to applicants based in Canada.

Application Fee
Not stated.

What's Provided

• Financial support

• Budgeting support

• Curatorial support

• Project execution assistance

• Production support

• Logistics support

• Marketing support

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
Not stated.

Duration

• Exhibition proposals will be considered for Spring 2027 and beyond.

• Public programming proposals will be considered for projects taking place from September 2026 onward.

Deadline
August 8

Other Essential Notes

• Submission portal is open from June 1 to August 8.

• Proposals are reviewed by the Black Arts Centre team and a rotating committee of external community members using an internal evaluation rubric.

• Applicants will begin to hear back in September.

• Submission does not guarantee selection. All proposals will be kept on file for future consideration, and updated or alternate proposals may also be submitted.

• PDF proposals and portfolios may also be submitted by email for inquiries or additional information.