Call for Proposals: Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025

Killim by Roda Medhat, Nuit Blanche 2023

Calling All Artists!

Art proposals are now being accepted for Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025 in two programs: the Open Call program, which is open to international and Canadian artists; and the Independent Project program, which is open to Toronto-based artists and collectives. Apply by Friday, December 6, 2024.

Proposals must respond to the 2025 event theme – Translating the City, which invites artists to develop works that translate the landscapes, rhythms, and narratives of Toronto in unique ways. How could the sounds of the city be made visual? What is Toronto trying to communicate? How can we map untold stories? Etc. Attention to accessibility is encouraged.

It is strongly recommended that applicants attend a free Accessibility for Public Art Workshop on Monday, November 4 (online). Register for the workshop today.

Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025 will feature three city-produced exhibitions that Open Call program applicants may wish to consider when developing proposals:

• Collective Composition – curated by Nuit Blanche Artistic Director Laura Nanni
• Poetic Justice – curated by Charlene. K. Lau
• From here, there, everywhere – curated by Renata Azevedo Moreira

Learn more about the 2025 theme, Artistic Director, curators, and exhibitions.

Closer Together by Julia Jamrozik & Coryn Kempster, Nuit Blanche 2024

Open Call Program

Canadian and International artists are invited to submit proposals for the Open Call program to be considered for inclusion in one of the city-produced exhibitions. Projects are selected by the Nuit Blanche Artistic Director and exhibition curators in consultation with City of Toronto staff.

Open Call projects are funded up to $15,000 CAD and produced by the City of Toronto.

Application Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2024, 11:59pm EST

Learn more about the Open Call Program and review the application guidelines.

Mapping Natural & Unnatural Disasters by Laura Nanni & Erika Hennebury, Nuit Blanche 2009

Independent Projects Program

Toronto-based artists, collectives, neighbourhood groups, educational and arts institutions are invited to submit proposals for the Independent Projects program.

Independent Projects are self-produced works sited in locations across Toronto. Project locations may include public parks, galleries, storefronts, office towers, streets, sidewalks, etc. Proposals from any artistic discipline are welcomed but must be rooted in contemporary art practices.

Successful applicants receive a $1,750 CAD honorarium to contribution towards artist fees and material expenses.

Application Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2024, 11:59pm EST

Learn more about the Independent Projects Program and review the application guidelines.

About Nuit Blanche Toronto

Nuit Blanche Toronto is the city’s annual all-night celebration of contemporary art, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s arts community. Since 2006, this award-winning event has featured more than 1690 art installations by approximately 6000 artists and has generated over $529 million in economic impact for Toronto. For more information, visit the Nuit Blanche Toronto website or follow Nuit Blanche Toronto on X, Instagram or Facebook.

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For more information, contact: nuitblancheto@toronto.ca