CALLING ALL EMERGING ARTISTS!
It’s that time of year again! We have just opened our Call for Artists and we are SO excited to meet you! We are inviting applications from young and emerging artists (18+) across the Greater Toronto Area. If you think a professional development program, festival environment, and creative incubator is right for you, we encourage you to apply for Paprika 2025
This year’s programs include:
Creative Producers facilitated by Fatuma Adar
Creators Unit facilitated by Starlight (AKA Jordan Campbell)
Indigenous Arts Program facilitated by Brefny Caribou
Wondering why the applications for Design Lab, Directors Lab, and Playwrights Unit are closed? Check out our blog post about Paprika’s program changes!
Explore all the open development programs here. This year, we are inviting applications from young and emerging artists based in the GTA area. Programs will be delivered online and in-person in theatres and offices across Toronto.
Applications will be accepted through multiple mediums including audio, video or text. We’re dedicated to make this application work for you (so that you can make your work!). If you need additional or alternative accommodations, please email Aaheli at (aaheli@paprikafestival.com).
All artists are encouraged to apply to as many programs as interest them.
Paprika seeks to lower barriers for all its programs. This year, we are offering transportation support when requested, food and snacks at program events, as well as a $1,500 participant honorarium.
The health and safety of artists, facilitators, and staff is our greatest priority. We encourage all Paprika artists, staff, facilitators and guest artists to maintain regular vaccinations, including additional doses/boosters.
Masking will be required for all full-company meetings, and during group sessions, masking will be discussed and decided upon by each program. No one will be discouraged from wearing masks. Paprika will continue to provide KN95 or N95 face masks (or equivalent) upon request. Masking for all artists and staff will be required throughout Paprika’s tech week in May 2025.
Deadline for all applications is November 1st, 2024 @ 11:59 PM EST