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title: 'Call for Artists: Brantford Beats & Eats Festival'
description: >-
  Festival in Brantford, ON seeking artists, performers, and vendors. Live
  painting competition with prizes up to $500.
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status: closed
createdAt: '2026-03-19'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Festival/fair
organization: City of Brantford
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-brantford'
deadline: '2026-03-27'
location: 'Brantford, ON, Canada'
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compensationRange: >-
  Performers: $500-$1,000 depending on type. Battle of the Brushes: 1st $500,
  2nd $250, 3rd $100, all participants $50.
disciplines:
  - painting
  - dance
  - performance
  - mural
  - chalk art
  - mixed media
---

# Call for Artists: Brantford Beats & Eats Festival

**Hosted by:** City of Brantford

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Brantford, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** March 27, 2026

## About This Program

The City of Brantford's second annual Brantford Beats & Eats festival returns to downtown Brantford on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This free festival brings together food trucks, a vibrant artisan market, a live painting competition, and a diverse lineup of live music and entertainment.

The City is looking for a wide variety of artists, performers and vendors, including magicians, dancers, buskers, interactive artists, performance artists, plein air artists, muralists, chalk artists, and more, for this event. Approved participants will be placed at the Harmony Square Stage, Parkette Stage, or Art Alley, in downtown Brantford. Vendors or artisans looking to sell their products can also apply online to be included in the Artisan Marketplace.

The City is also seeking 12 visual artists to compete in Battle of the Brushes, a new, live painting competition that will take place during the event. Artists will have 40 minutes to paint a secret subject that will be revealed only at the start of the round. All materials will be provided. A live audience will cast their votes to crown the champion. First place will be awarded $500, second place will be awarded $250, and third place will be awarded $100. All participating artists will be paid $50 for their time. Interested artists can apply online and submit examples of their previous work.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** painting, dance, performance, mural, chalk art, mixed media
- **Note:** Open to all artists based in Ontario.

### Additional Requirements

Complete the online submission form. Battle of the Brushes applicants must submit examples of previous work.

## Compensation & Benefits

Performers: $500-$1,000 depending on type. Battle of the Brushes: 1st $500, 2nd $250, 3rd $100, all participants $50.

**Includes:** Honorarium, Prize

Compensation ranges from $500 to $1,000 depending on the type of performance. Artists will be asked to select a pay bracket when submitting their application. Battle of the Brushes participants all receive $50 for their time, with prizes of $500, $250, and $100 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place respectively.

## What's Provided

- **Materials Support:** Available - All materials provided for Battle of the Brushes live painting competition.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 19, 2026
- **Deadline:** March 27, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 18, 2026
- **Program End:** July 18, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** culture@brantford.ca

**Phone:** 519-759-4150

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.brantford.ca/en/things-to-do/brantford-beats-eats.aspx