2027 Art Out Side Festival | Port Moody Multidisciplinary Arts Festival
/ORGANIZATION: PoMoArts
DEADLINE: December 20, 2026
WEBSITE: http://www.pomoarts.ca/artoutside
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Art Out Side is an annual multidisciplinary arts festival taking place on August 6-15, 2027, curated by PoMoArts.
Local artists transform Port Moody into an immersive multidisciplinary exhibition of outdoor installations, live art activations, and artist-led initiatives in everyday spaces across the city.
From parks and streets to commercial sites, waterfronts, and other everyday or overlooked spaces, Art Out Side creates unforgettable experiences and leaves creative marks that inspire for years to come.
We invite artists of all disciplines to propose engaging works that push beyond traditional formats. Proposals in visual and media arts, performance, poetry, sound, interactive installations, film, sculpture, dance, and other creative forms will be considered. We also welcome proposals for large projects.
Our festival also includes a one-night short-film program for which there is a separate application. Please click here to apply: pomoarts.ca/artoutside
Projects must be suitable for outdoor or non-traditional environments and adaptable to variable weather conditions. We encourage proposals that consider accessibility in both concept and audience engagement.
What We Provide
Artist fees aligned with industry standards
Site coordination and city permitting
Basic technical support where applicable
Promotion as part of the official festival program
Artists must clearly outline all technical requirements in their proposal.
What We’re Looking For
Solo or group-led projects that meaningfully transform public space
One-day, one-night or multi-day performances at designated festival sites
Temporary installations (short-term or multi-day)
Large-scale activations (mass movement, participatory art, immersive environments, collective performance)
Lead muralists for pre-approved sites (teams welcome)
Roaming performers, pop-up artists, and buskers animating designated festival zones*
*Buskers and roaming performers will be offered a modest honorarium in addition to public collections.
Selected works will be programmed within the festival window. Installation and strike schedules will be coordinated in advance with artists.
HOW TO APPLY:
Open to artists residing in British Columbia who are eligible to work in Canada. Artists at all career stages are welcome to apply.
Please apply at pomoarts.ca/artoutside
FEES/COMPENSATION:
Artist fees aligned with industry standards
