Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley (Alberni Arts)
Call for Artists
Colour Fest 2026 — Community Arts Activity
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Alberni Arts invites local artists to apply to lead a community arts activity at Colour Fest 2026 — one of Port Alberni’s most vibrant family-oriented festivals. We are seeking proposals for an interactive, inclusive experience where participants of all ages collaborate to create a shared artwork or performance.
What we’re looking for
Eligible Activity Types
Large-Scale Visual Art
Community mural, mosaic, chalk art
Textile & Fibre Art
Yarn bombing, collaborative quilt, weaving, banners
Sculpture
Driftwood, lantern making, painted rock garden, wish tree
Cultural & Story-Based
Community mapping, storytelling, poetry wall
Proposal requirements
Your Activity Must Be
- Interactive — accessible to participants of all ages and abilities, encouraging hands-on involvement
- Unique and dynamic — visually, culturally, or meaningfully distinctive to the community
- Produce a final work — a completed piece for display; if performance-based, final documentation must be included
Key dates
Timeline
1
May 1, 2026
Open call announced — applications open
2
May 30, 2026
Submission deadline
3
June 1–14, 2026
Review by a joint committee of Alberni Arts and Rotary members
4
June 15, 2026
Selected artist announced
5
July 18, 2026
Colour Fest 2026 — activity takes place, 10 AM–2 PM, Blair Park
Compensation
Artist Honorarium & Supply Budget
Selected artists receive an artist fee plus a separate budget for materials and supplies.
$250
Artist fee / honorarium
$150
Materials & supplies reimbursement
Receipts are required for all supply reimbursements. Funding supported by the Arrowsmith Rotary Club.
Ready to apply?
Submit your proposal and bring your vision to Colour Fest 2026.
Deadline: May 30, 2026
Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley (Alberni Arts) · Port Alberni, BC