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Visual Arts open calls in Canada

16 open visual arts open calls in Canada, from BC Alliance for Arts and Culture, Alberta Foundation for the Arts and 3 other organisations. The next closes 24 September 2026.

Every listing here links straight to the organiser. Nothing is behind a form. Make a free profile and we will tell you which of them you are eligible for.

16 open now

Questions artists ask about visual arts open calls in Canada

How many visual arts open calls in Canada are open right now?

16 on Outside The Studio today. 7 close within the next 30 days. 3 accept applications on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. The index is rechecked every night and closed calls are removed.

When is the next deadline for visual arts open calls in Canada?

24 September 2026. Every listing below shows its own closing date, and the ones with no date are open all year.

Can I apply from outside Canada?

13 name the countries they accept. The rest do not say either way, so we show each call in its own words rather than guessing. Check the listing before you spend a day on the application.

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