For the third year in a row, the Delegation of the European Union to Canada and the Global Centre for Climate Action at OCAD University are partnering to support artists, designers, and scholars across Canada and the EU in developing and presenting artworks that expand how we imagine and engage with climate action.
There will be two artist presentations (4–5 minutes each), designed to loop over the course of the night (3 October 2026). The submissions must be original digital, animation, multimedia, experimental film, mixed-media, and/or interactive artworks designed for large-scale projection. There can be optional interactive elements (e.g. generative systems, data-driven work, mobile/web-based interaction). The works must be suitable for public audiences of all ages.
The selected artists will be required to travel to Toronto to support the presentation of their work (travel dates are 2–4 October). Participation in an artist panel during an art opening reception preceding Nuit Blanche public viewing is expected.
The organisers are seeking artist proposals that meet the following criteria:
- Artists currently residing in Canada or the European Union
- Artists with technical knowledge of projection mapping software (e.g. Resolume, TouchDesigner)
- Proposals that respond to the theme What We Carry Forward
- Artists must be availability to travel to Toronto for Nuit Blanche
Support includes
- Artist fees of 6,000 CAD (per artwork)
- One round trip to Toronto per artist (subject to EU rules)
- Per diem
- All production costs (technical equipment, crew, installation) will be covered by OCAD University and the EU Delegation to Canada
