Open Call for Site-Specific Public Artworks

ArtStream’s ongoing goal is to experiment with and catalyze alternative modes of public engagement with art. The project was initiated in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the rising need for community engagement and creative use of the Point Rail Trail. During this time of physical distancing and isolation, walks in nature were one of the safest and most nurturing retreats available. We saw how vital it was for peoples’ livelihood to combine recreation with culture and art, landscapes and special moments. Connecting these visual links allowed for physical, visual and social (while still at-a-distance) links that brought people together during a strange and disconnected time. Artists were invited to create artworks that reflected upon and responded to the zeitgeist of the moment, aesthetic, physical, social political, poetic. Now on it’s third year, ArtStream continues to offer an opportunity to enhance the meaning in our civic spaces and add uniqueness to our community. 

Applications are open for the 2024 edition of ArtStream Kingston through March 15, 2024. ArtPort Kingston provides public exhibition space, installation and travel support for selected artists. Complete the application form to the best of your ability by the deadline to be considered.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2024.

Installation Deadline: May 15, 2024.

Application Fee: $15