CALL TO ARTISTS - Festival Location: Toronto, Ontario

Junction Arts Festival "Centennial Edition" Sept 3 to 7, 2008
Historic Mind / Modern Eye

This year the Junction is celebrating its 100th anniversary marking its incorporation as West Toronto in 1908. Celebrations are being planned all year, but none as big as the annual Junction Arts Festival. Our aim is to organize the artistic line-up keeping in mind, but not limited to, the festival theme – Historic Mind / Modern Eye. At a time when we are celebrating the Junction's past we do so with one eye on the present and one on the future.  The interpretations, visions, stories, hopes and dreams presented will transform this theme into a reality and help define who we are.  The Junction.  

All ARTISTS Application Forms
All VENDOR Application Forms

We are currently accepting applications for the following categories - Juried Visual Art Exhibit; Street Performing Artists; Art Installations; KIDZone/Junction Community Stage; Writers and Readings; and Music. See below for application forms.

Juried Visual Art Exhibit – Deadline: May 30, 2008

Over 75 top artists in three fields; painting/drawing - sculpture/mixed media & photography will be featured in the top Junction Gallery settings.

  • Painting/Drawing
  • Sculpture
  • Photography

Completed application form and all required support material must be submitted by May 30, 2008. Exhibiting work from Wednesday September 3 to Sunday September 7. Applicants will be notified by June 30, 2008.
Application Form & Info (PDF)
Application Criteria(PDF)

Street Performing Artists – Deadline May 30, 2008

Dundas Street West will once again be transformed into a carnival of performance art. Dance, theatre and music will animate the historical architecture and bring an atmosphere rarely seen in one location.
  • Dance
  • Theatre
  • Music
  • Performance Art

The 1km street closure of vendors, outdoor restaurants, and thousands of people is transformed and animated by as many performers as we can fit.
Application Form & Info (PDF)

Art Installations - Deadline May 30, 2008

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor

Completed application form, proposals and all required support material must be submitted by May 30, 2008. Presenting work from Wednesday September 3 to Sunday September 7.
Application Form & Info (PDF)

KIDZONE/Junction Community Stage – Deadline May 30, 2008

Hands-On activities for the young and young at heart will continue to be our focus.  We would like to announce this year's first participant, the Ontario Art Gallery, who will be offering three varied programs that are sure to engage the entire family.  Stay tuned for more details and added activities.

Completed application form, proposals and all required support material must be submitted by May 30, 2008.
Street closure: Saturday and Sunday September 6 & 7.
Application Form & Info (PDF)

Writers and Readings – Deadline May 30, 2008

New this year, writers will be given the chance to put a voice to their work.  Get intimate in the Poetry Peep Show; mellow out in The Writers Den or jump right in to Word on the Beat.

We are looking for spoken word presentations of poetry and fiction

  • Writers’ Den – indoor atmosphere, curated and open-mic (mixed media accepted)
  • Poetry Peepshow – one-on-one poetry experiences
  • Word on the Beat – outdoor stage performances (Urban/Slam/Sound/etc.)

Completed Application Form, web link or example of work proposed; (3 pages max), bio (100 words max.), CV, CD, DVD(if available) must be submitted with application.
Application Form & Info (PDF)

Music - All Genres - Deadline May 30, 2008

Send all Press Kit materials and contact information by May 30, 2008. Hard copy, EPK or web link.

  • Main Stage performances are Friday night, Saturday and Sunday September 5, 6 & 7.
  • Street Stage performances Saturday and Sunday September 6 & 7.

Please contact us with any inquiries prior to submitting proposals.
Application Form & Info (PDF)

Executive Producer: Michael Menegon, 416 767-5036, junctionartsfest@on.aibn.com

For the Festival:

  • Michael Menegon – Executive Producer
  • Laurie Lockhart - Publicity
  • Deborah Torr – Graphic Designer
  • Paul Trotter – Production Manager

Junction Forum for Art and Culture:

Board Executive

  • Councillor Bill Saundercook - Board Chair
  • Pat Schnurr – Treasurer
  • Carmen Victor - Vice Chair

Board Members

Neill Cunningham, Rhonda Nolan, Colleen Johnston, Louis Marrone