Nuit Blanche Call for Proposals
The City of Toronto seeks art projects for the upcoming Nuit Blanche on October 4, 2025. Proposals are accepted for two distinct programs: Independent Projects, open to Toronto-based artists, and Open Call Projects, open to international and Canadian artists and selected by the 2025 curators for inclusion in their respective exhibitions.
Proposals are assessed and selected based on artistic merit, project feasibility and relevance to the theme, Translating the City. Works by contemporary artists, artist collectives and collaborations between artists, researchers or creators working in other disciplines relevant to the theme are encouraged.
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Independent Projects are self-produced, self-funded works, delivered in partnership with the City of Toronto. They can activate and transform sites across the city in traditional and non-traditional spaces, including the public realm, parks, galleries, storefronts, office towers, streets, sidewalks, etc.
Only Toronto-based artists and collectives may apply. Proposals should have a strong visual art component, be rooted in contemporary art practice and respond to the theme.
Selected Independent Projects receive an honorarium towards artist fees and materials up to $1,750 CAD.
How to Apply
Download the Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025 Independent Project Guidelines document.
Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Information Sessions
Learn more about the application process at one of the following information sessions:
For questions about the program, please contact Independent Projects Coordinator, Gabrielle Johnson, at 647-459-6844 or Gabrielle.Johnson@toronto.ca.
Local, national and international practicing artists and arts collectives are encouraged to propose proposals that respond to the theme and/or a Curator’s curatorial concept with a clear artistic vision, ability to transform public spaces and engage broad audiences.
Artists and collectives working in any artistic discipline may apply. Proposals should have a strong visual art component and be rooted in contemporary art practice.
Selected Open Call Projects are funded up to $15,000 CAD and produced by the City of Toronto.
How to Apply
Download the Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025 Open Call Guidelines document.
Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Information Sessions
Learn more about the application process at one of the following information sessions:
For questions about the program, please contact Programming Supervisor, Rachel Fender, at 416-895-0042 or Rachel.Fender@toronto.ca.