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# Call for Submissions: 2027 Opportunities at City of Toronto Cultural Centres & Galleries

**Hosted by:** Cedar Ridge Creative Centre

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** Toronto, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** July 27, 2026

## About This Program

Exhibition and residency opportunities at Clark Centre for the Arts and Cedar Ridge Creative Centre for 2027. Clark Centre exhibitions welcome artists of all backgrounds in Gallery 191 (three floors, primarily 2D). Two Clark residencies offer studio space, one-month Gallery 191 exhibition, opening reception, and honorarium. Cedar Ridge exhibitions take place in a historic mansion with hardwood floors, original architecture, and natural light. CARFAC fees paid for exhibitions with fewer than six artists; in-kind support for larger groups. No commission on sales.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established
- **Geographic Eligibility:** Local
- **Disciplines:** visual arts, textile arts, digital art, spoken word, literary arts, craft
- **Note:** Clark Centre exhibitions: open to professional and emerging artists and collectives of all abilities; no stated geographic restriction. Cedar Ridge exhibitions: restricted to artists living or working in Toronto. Clark Centre residency: professional artists only, individual positions (not collectives); must be comfortable working independently in visual arts, textile arts, digital arts, spoken word, and/or literary arts.

### Additional Requirements

Completed application form (toronto.ca/ArtistOpportunities), 6–10 images with a corresponding list of artworks, and a resume/CV. Note: Clark Centre Gallery 191 spans three floors and is primarily suited to 2D work; limited plinths available for 3D pieces.

## Compensation & Benefits

CARFAC exhibition fees (Section 1: A.1.7) paid for exhibitions with up to 5 artists; in-kind support (free gallery space, label/didactic printing, City promotional channels) for groups of 6+. Residency includes an honorarium to support commitment and materials expenses.

**Includes:** Honorarium

## What's Provided

- **Studio Access:** Provided - Artist-in-residence studio space at Clark Centre for the Arts available during operating hours, with a monthly schedule approved in advance by the site.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 5, 2026
- **Deadline:** July 27, 2026
- **Program Start:** January 15, 2027
- **Program End:** December 15, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** cca@toronto.ca

**Phone:** 416-396-4800

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/artist-residencies-open-calls/