Art Out Side Festival 2026
/ORGANIZATION: PoMoArts
DEADLINE: March 15, 2026
WEBSITE: http://www.pomoarts.ca/artoutside
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Art Out Side 2026 is a city-wide multidisciplinary arts festival transforming Port Moody from August 7–16, 2026. From waterfronts to commercial hubs, alleyways to park benches, the festival invites bold artistic voices to animate public space and reimagine how and where art is experienced. Selected works will be programmed within the festival window, with installation and strike schedules coordinated in advance. We invite artists of all disciplines to propose engaging works that push beyond traditional formats, including visual and media arts, performance, poetry, sound, interactive installations, film, sculpture, dance, and more. Projects must be suitable for outdoor or non-traditional environments and adaptable to variable weather conditions. Proposals that consider accessibility in both concept and audience engagement are encouraged.
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 or one-night 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.
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 submit your proposal at https://www.pomoarts.ca/artoutside
FEES/COMPENSATION:
Artist fees aligned with industry standards. Buskers and roaming performers will receive a modest honorarium in addition to public collections. There are no fees to apply or exhibit.
