Call for Proposals: 2027 Community Activation Programs at Toronto History Museums
Submit proposals for 2027 community activation programs—workshops, performances, exhibitions, artist talks, demonstrations, and participatory activities—under the theme 'Nourish' at Toronto History Museums.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 27 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Toronto History Museums, Toronto, Ontario
About
Overview
Toronto History Museums is accepting proposals for 2027 Community Activation Programs under the theme 'Nourish.' They seek bold ideas that spark connection through workshops, performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities, and community programming. Eligible applicants include artists, creatives, facilitators, cultural organizations, and community groups.
Submission Deadline
- September 4, 2026 at 4pm
- Space to Come Together stream has a rolling deadline with monthly reviews
Who Can Apply
- Traditional, contemporary, and community-based artists in any discipline (visual arts, performing arts, crafts, storytelling, music, dance)
- Dancers, choreographers, and movement-based artists
- Workshop leaders, educators, and makers offering hands-on learning
- Cultural organizations, community groups, and collectives
- Fitness and movement professionals
- For Community Heritage Groups stream: community-based organizations, Indigenous governments, not-for-profit cultural organizations, equity-deserving groups, and individual artists working with eligible organizations
Eligible Proposals
- Public programs, classes, workshops, and demonstrations
- Performances, artist talks, and cultural presentations
- Art and cultural experiences in museum environments
- Community-led activities encouraging participation and storytelling
- New and innovative ideas Toronto History Museums has not explored
- Proposals highlighting Reconciliation, equity, accessibility, collaboration, and community connection are especially encouraged
Application Streams
Artists & Creatives: propose classes, workshops, performances, exhibitions, and creative explorations. Community Heritage Groups: propose collections, exhibitions, installations, public programs, or participatory experiences rooted in community heritage. Space to Come Together: request free or discounted access to museum spaces for meetings, workshops, celebrations, and community gatherings (rolling deadline, monthly reviews).
How to Submit
Eligible applicants propose ideas using the online form. Deadline September 4, 2026 at 4pm (rolling deadline for Space to Come Together stream).
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- Programs should nurture connection, creativity, learning, and shared experiences under the theme 'Nourish,' celebrating Toronto's diverse histories and strengthening community bonds through Reconciliation, equity, accessibility, and collaboration.
- Eligibility
- Open to traditional, contemporary, and community-based artists; performers; educators; cultural organizations; community groups; and fitness/movement professionals. Some streams prioritize Indigenous, Black, and equity-deserving community-led initiatives.
- Audience
- Artists, creatives, facilitators, cultural organizations, and community groups
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