Artist opportunities

Artist Opportunities

Grants and programs to spark creativity

Discover grants, residencies, public art and youth programs that help build a vibrant and inclusive arts scene in Kelowna.

Indigenous artist with hair up and wearing a beautiful blue beaded necklace stands in front of their art installation at Kelowna Community Theatre

Art @ KCT Exhibition

Open for 2027
Exhibit your work at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Two gallery spaces offer a chance to showcase your art.

Artist Lucas Glenn engages with a woman listening to his recording on headphones at his exhibition stand

Artist in Residence

Open until Aug. 3, 2026
Become our 2027 Artist in Residence. The theme, Arts on Prescription, explores creativity, mental health and community well-being

Popular Kelowna mural of a painted turtle in an aqua blue pond with a forest in the background

City Projects

Explore contests and commissioned work to leave your artistic mark on Kelowna.
Check back often for more upcoming opportunities.

Larissa with her Community Art installation weaving on a huge loom outdoors at Kasugai Garden

Community Art Grant

Open until Sep. 7, 2026
Get funding to lead a community art project and showcase it at Culture Days.

Collage of four images, an electric guitar, a young actor, a sewing machine in motion and a painting of a woman underwater in blues and greens

Creative Youth

Open until June 30, 2026
Showcase your work and get paid through the City’s Cultural Services programs.

A large scale sculpture of a comic style bear, wearing a red memorial cup jersey.

Major Events Artist Grant

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Find opportunities tied to major events and public art initiatives.

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We’re proud to support local artists

When artists have space, support, and opportunities to grow, the whole community benefits. That’s why we invest in local creators through grants, creative spaces, and public art, working with partners to expand access and open doors.

Our Cultural Context Report shows how these investments help artists build their careers, share their work, and strengthen a vibrant cultural scene for everyone.

CULTURAL CONTEXT REPORT

We celebrate creativity with Culture Days

Each fall, we join communities across Canada in celebrating Culture Days, a nationwide showcase of creativity, connection, and hands-on experiences that explore a wide range of artistic expression.

Many of our artists open their studios, share their craft, and welcome residents into free, interactive activities. Whether you’re trying something new, peeking behind the scenes, or joining an online workshop, it’s a chance to connect with the people shaping our cultural life.

Artist opportunities