Artist and maker resources
Apply for open calls, add your name to our artist roster and discover workshops and spaces for rent.
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Open calls
Artists and community members are invited to participate in open calls that support our arts and creative industries programming throughout the year. Information including application requirements and deadlines will be released with each open call. All application forms will close at 5 p.m. on their deadline date.
- Arts Grant Program: Closed February 20, 2025
- Bike Locker - Expressions of Interest: Closed March 6, 2025
- Musicians and Performers - Expressions of Interest: Closed March 13, 2025
- Waterloo City Hall Artwork - Call for artists: Apply by March 28, 2025
- Artists in Neighbourhoods: Apply by March 31, 2025
- Lumen - Call for artists: Apply by April 3, 2025
- Art Market - Call for artists: Apply by April 17, 2025
- Neighbourhood Picnic Table Program - Call for artists: Coming March, 2025
- July 1 Community Picnic - Call for community groups: Coming April, 2025
- July 1 Community Picnic - Call for food trucks: Coming April, 2025
- July 1 Community Picnic - Call for volunteers: Coming April, 2025
- Waterloo Park Art Walk - Call for artists: Coming May, 2025
- Lumen - Call for food trucks: Coming July, 2025
- Lumen - Call for volunteers: Coming August, 2025
- Trail Mix & Uptown Tunes - Call for artists: Coming August, 2025
Open call dates are subject to change and/or extension.
Artist roster
Our artist and maker roster is the best way to keep in touch with the city's arts and creative industries team. You will be notified about current calls, professional development and other relevant information.
Your contact info will be kept in our database and used only to let you know about specific projects, programs and opportunities. You can opt out at any time.
Workshops
Artists and the creative sector are invited to participate in professional development workshops. They have been designed to meet the interests of artists and affiliated organizations.
Opportunities will be posted here as they arise.
SpaceFinder Waterloo Region
The SpaceFinder program has ended across Canada as its owner, Fractured Atlas, ceased support of this online tool.
ArtsBuild Ontario, the head licensee for Canada, is actively seeking an alternative solution. Please contact communications@artsbuildontario.ca if you have any questions.