Calling all artists: applications open for multiple programs

News Release

If you’re an artist looking to make your mark in Kelowna, now’s your chance! Applications are now open for three City art opportunities. The Artist in Residence program, Community Art Grant and Creative Youth Perspective program all welcome Okanagan artists, both professional and emerging, who are interested in showcasing their works in our public spaces to apply in the coming weeks.

Artist in Residence 
One artist or artist collective will be chosen for a 10-week residency to create an immersive art project that addresses the environment or climate change and brings the community together. Interested applicants can apply online for up to $12,000 by July 14. 

Community Art Grant
Local artists or organizations who want to transform public spaces through public art projects are encouraged to apply online for a Community Art Grant of up to $5,000 until August 22. Projects can be in any medium, should animate a public space and encourage engagement from the public.

Creative Youth Perspective
The Creative Youth Perspective program offers a paid opportunity for local youth exploring a creative discipline to contribute monthly write-ups in the City’s Arts & Culture e-newsletter. Two young artists between the ages of 15 and 21 will be chosen to represent the 2025-2026 term and will receive $600 for six submissions. Apply online now until June 30.

Interested applicants of any of the above programs are encouraged to attend a virtual information session on June 3 from 12-1 p.m. or June 4 from 5:30-6:30. Sessions will provide more information about all these opportunities as well as valuable insights to help with submitting an application. Register for one of the sessions online.

To learn more about each program, including past recipients’ works, visit kelowna.ca/culture.