Put yourself out there with these exciting opportunities and calls for submissions. To help, we’ve come up with a list of upcoming opportunities. It may be intimidating to apply, but remember, Akin is rooting for you!

A hand holds an orange and blue brochure for the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair. Behind the brochure, the fair is taking place. Crowds of people dressed for summer are walking amongst white tents covering each booth. — Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

Call for Artists
Deadline: March 7th, 2024
Fair Date: July 12-14, 2024 at Nathan Phillips Square

Join Canada’s leading contemporary outdoor & online art fair, launching artists’ careers since 1961. This annual event has hosted many renowned Canadian artists, such as Edward Burtynsky, Barbara Astman, Joanne Tod and more at the early stages of their careers. The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair team is passionate about supporting artists and exceptional talents through awards, special programs and opportunities.

Read more and and apply here

Image of a Craft Ontario exhibition by artist Amanda Rataj and Rudolph Rataj. The gallery showcases numerous chairs adorned with their textiles, both on the floor and walls. Additionally, square textile samples are exhibited on the wall. — Craft Ontario

Call for Exhibition Proposals, 2025
Deadline: May 27th, 2024

Craft Ontario is currently seeking proposals for solo and two-person exhibitions to take place in the Craft Ontario Gallery, 1106 Queen St West, in the 2025 calendar year.

More details and application here

The Fluevog Artist Grant

Deadline: March 27th, 2024

The John Fluevog Shoes Emerging Artist Grant is intended to help emerging artists develop their skills and increase the visibility of their artwork. The winner will receive $10,000 towards their artistic work, a pair of Fluevogs and a heap of recognition within the best community of shoe fans ever!

Find more details and apply here

A jeweller works at a high wooden desk. They have brown, shoulder length hair, and wears a red shirt. There’s a light on the table and various tools and necklaces surround them. — Harbourfront Centre

Artist-in-residency in Contemporary Craft and Design
Deadline: March 8th, 2024

The Craft and Design Studio is the only career-oriented program and facility available in Canada offering an artist-in-residency in contemporary craft and design. Functioning as a training centre and incubator the Studio relies on a self-directed learning ethos, all with the goal of championing emerging Canadian artists.

For more details and application here

We hope you have a cozy and creative winter. As always, we’d like to thank our incredible community for your continued support. Good luck!
Love, Akin

Put yourself out there with these exciting opportunities and calls for submissions. To help, we’ve come up with a list of upcoming opportunities. It may be intimidating to apply, but remember, Akin is rooting for you!

We hope you have a cozy and creative winter. As always, we’d like to thank our incredible community for your continued support. Good luck! Love, Akin

We hope you have a cozy and creative winter. As always, we’d like to thank our incredible community for your continued support. Good luck!
Love, Akin