Grant applications are officially open!
https://forms.gle/ZFk5V8zNc3QSC1eF7
Art project grants are available in four categories and some have more requirements to meet than others.
The art grant application form has been updated for 2025. All applicants should read the whole thing as there is some very important on what can and cannot be funded by these grants.
If you have questions, please reach out via email: grants@KindleArts.ca
Have your say on this year’s theme
Otherworld is built by an amazing creative community and the theme each year is decided from In the spirit of inclusion, we want to be sure those who aren’t on Facebook get a chance to have their ideas heard too. Slido is a free polling app that doesn’t require participants to sign up and is anonymous. Please vote or add new suggestions!
Head over to the poll here: https://app.sli.do/event/5kjrxk8FqTWWiiBpCX9hEN
Enter this passcode: sandstorm
You will see the themes that other people have already suggested (including ones from the most recent theme thread on Facebook). If you like one of those themes, click on “Add response” and type that theme into the prompt. You can add other words or vote for as many different ones as you like. The ideas will be reviewed and discussed at the next production meeting to finalize a theme.
Still looking for expressions of interest for Effigy
We are still looking for a person or team to build this year’s Effigy.
Expressions of interest are being accepted via email ahead of the formal application process. If you have an idea you would like to put forward to Otherworld producers, please reach out to info@KindleArts.ca and tell us about your vision.
People who would like to sign up to help build either project can do so using the Volunteer Intake Form below.
Here are the forms that are currently open
Volunteer Intake Form: https://forms.gle/myXdk8qVCHeQwC419
Directed Registration: https://forms.gle/XUH5KkQWy7g3Aveo6
Art Grant Application: https://forms.gle/ZFk5V8zNc3QSC1eF7
Temple 2025 Announcement: Temple of Light
Temple of Light will be constructed by Mark Roch and team.
Temple of Light is a non-burning submission.
Mark Roch has posted the below call-out for help and supplies.
- Any leftover copper electrical wire (this will be stripped down to bare wire so does not need to be functional). Any AWG size will do.
- 3” – 5” Structurally sound steel pipe – The longer and thicker wall the better.
- Local and/or Food Forest Quality Plants and Trees – Eg. Lavender, Ornamental Grasses, Kinnikinnick, Fruiting, Nut bearing, Flowering, Raspberry Cane, Hops, etc. (- the more the better -).
- Structurally Sound 2×4, 2×6, 2×8 (The longer the better as well).
- (3) Refillable Propane Tanks
Connect directly with Mark Roch to discuss, or select “Temple” in the volunteer intake form and we’ll share your email with Mark.