Nuit Blanche Call for Submissions

Art project proposals are now being accepted for Nuit Blanche 2024. Curator call is now closed.

The City of Toronto is looking for artists to present art projects at Nuit Blanche Toronto on October 5, 2024. Submissions will be assessed and selected based on artistic merit, project feasibility and relevance to the theme, Bridging Distance.

Works by contemporary artists, artist collectives and collaborations between artists, researchers or creators working in other disciplines relevant to the theme are welcomed and encouraged to submit. Proposals that play with distance in their content and form will be of particular interest; these may include performances that travel over multiple areas and virtual experiences that connect audiences in separate locations simultaneously.

Independent Projects – Deadline: January 21

Independent Projects are self-produced, self-funded works that are presented in partnership with the City of Toronto. They can activate and transform neighbourhoods across the city in traditional and non-traditional spaces, including the public realm, parks, galleries, storefronts, office towers, streets, sidewalks, etc.

Projects led by Toronto-based practicing artists and collectives are encouraged to submit an application. Proposals should have a strong visual art component, be rooted in contemporary art practice and respond to this year’s theme.

Selected Independent Projects will receive an honorarium towards artist fees and materials up to $1,750 CAD.

For more information about the Independent Project Program, please contact Independent Projects Coordinator, Gabrielle Johnson, at 647-459-6844 or Gabrielle.Johnson@toronto.ca.

How to Apply

Download the 2024 Nuit Blanche Toronto Independent Project Guidelines document.

Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Apply Online

Information Sessions

Learn more about the application process at one of the following information sessions:

Wednesday, December 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. EST
Thursday, January 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. EST

American Sign Language interpretation provided at all sessions.

Please RSVP to NuitblancheTO@toronto.ca indicating which session you would like to attend.

Open Call Projects – Deadline: January 21

Local, national and international practicing artists and arts collectives are encouraged to submit proposals that have a clear artistic vision, transform public space or engage broad audiences through artistic excellence and respond to this year’s theme.

Open Call Projects are selected by the Nuit Blanche Artistic Director and curators in consultation with City of Toronto staff.

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

For more information about the Open Call Program, please contact Programming Supervisor, Rachel Fender, at 416-895-0042 or Rachel.Fender@toronto.ca.