2027 Art Out Side - Artist Proposal Application

Application deadline: December 20th, 2026

Call for Artists — Art Out Side 2027

Art Out Side 2027 is a city-wide multidisciplinary arts festival transforming Port Moody from August 6–15, 2027. 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. Installation and strike schedules will be coordinated in advance with artists.

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: https://form.jotform.com/262986559094274

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.

Eligibility

Open to artists residing in British Columbia who are eligible to work in Canada. Artists at all career stages are welcome to apply.

Legal Name - Solo Artist or Primary Representative

First NameLast Name

Preferred Name

First NameLast Name

Pronouns

(eg: she, her, hers; they, them, theirs; he, him, his)

Artist or Group Name (for marketing and publicity)

Mailing Address

Street Address

CityProvince

Postal / Zip Code

Artist City of Residence

Primary Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Secondary Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email Address

example@example.com

Are you applying as an individual or collective/group?

I am a(n)

Names of all participating artists (if applicable)

Provide a brief biography statement introducing yourself and your art practice. Please write in full sentences so that the statement is suitable for online promotion.

0/100

Artist/Group Profile Image

Upload one high-resolution, professional profile photo that best represents you or your group as an artist. This will be used for festival promotional materials. Please do not submit logos or promotional graphics.

Title of Proposed Activation/Performance (if applying as animator or busker, please indicate)

Is this a new or existing work?

Artistic Discipline/Type of Activation

Description of Proposed Art Activation

250 words or less

Describe how your proposal aligns with the essence of Art Out Side

250 words or less

Is your work interactive or participatory? (If yes, explain)

250 words or less

Proposed Artist Fee

Do you anticipate any additional material or equipment costs? Please explain.

We will do our best to support what we can within our budget.

Time Required for Set Up

(eg. 30 mins, 1 hour)

Length of activation/performance

(eg. 30 min show, 1 hour performance)

Time Required for Tear Down

(eg. 30 mins, no tear down needed)

Do you have any special requirements or equipment needs? Type YES or NO. If YES explain below

(eg. plug for amp/ table/ access to water/ we have our own projector)

Will you be using any special equipment?

If 'Other' or additional special equipment, please specify:

Link to main website or social media (Instagram/X/Meta etc.)

Link to other social media (Instagram/X/Meta etc.)

Please upload up to 5 images or up to 5 minutes of video (JPEG, PNG to enhance your proposal - label them as follows Name_(Proposal Title)_(description of file) eg. JaneSmith_MimeforaDay_performingatmusicfestival

(eg. examples of similar work, this specific work,

You may also provide a link to a shared cloud-based folder containing examples of your work.

The following is a link to audio/video of my work/performance.

(eg. Youtube/google folder/spotify)

The following is another link to audio/video of my work/performance.

(eg. Youtube/google folder/spotify)

Would you like these images/media files to be used for promotional materials for the festival?

Emergency Contact:

Emergency Contact Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Are you available to be scheduled any date of the festival August 6th-15th, 2027?

Please list any dates during the festival when you are NOT available.

Accessibility and/or Safety Needs (if none type NO)

Let us know how we can support your participation

Preferred site for activation (select up to 3)

I would like to be considered for a busking site

Signature - By signing, I acknowledge that if selected, my work will be scheduled during the festival dates and may be promoted by Art Out Side and PoMoArts in print and digital media.

Thank you for your proposal!

*All artists will be notified whether or not the proposal has been accepted

If you or someone you know would like to get involved as a volunteer for Art Out Side, please fill out our volunteer form next.

https://www.pomoarts.ca/artoutside

2027 Art Out Side Artist Proposal Application

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