Posted by BCurrent Performing Arts
BCurrent’s artist development program for Black multidisciplinary artists in the GTA.
Bring your practice. Explore what becomes possible when disciplines meet.
Applications close October 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
What is B Seen?
B Seen supports Black artists already in practice who are ready to bring disciplines into conversation, experiment with new possibilities, and develop original work with dedicated time, resources, and support behind them.
No project proposal is required.
WHY APPLY?
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$6,000 artist fee
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Up to $4,000 flexible project funds
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Mentorship + Dramaturgical support
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Creative development + public presentation
Build toward sharing your work in 2027
IS B SEEN FOR YOU?
✓ Identify as Black
✓ 18 or older
✓ Based in the Greater Toronto Area
✓ Applying as an individual artist
✓ Strong text-based practice
✓ Strong in at least one other discipline
✓ Already have completed work behind you
Emerging, mid-career, and established artists are all welcome.
Key Dates
Applications close: October 4, 2026 — 11:59 p.m. ET
Onboarding: November 23 – December 4, 2026
First Drafts Sharing: January 23–24, 2027
Creative Intensive: Four weeks in spring 2027
Starts no earlier than April 1
Public Presentation: Spring / early summer 2027
Exact dates confirmed with the cohort