Call for Artists
PLEASE NOTE: 2025 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Animator and Muralist applications for Window Wonderland 2026 will open in May 2026.
[CLOSED] CALL FOR MURALISTS
We’re seeking 20 Toronto-based muralists who work with paint to bring storefront windows to life. Each muralist will be paired with an animator and a local business to create a collaborative multimedia installation.
KEY DATES & DETAILS:
Compensation: $850 CAD + HST (includes materials, design, painting; MAX mural size ~7×7 ft)
Mandatory AR workshop: hosted by Artivive on Friday, August 22nd
- Application Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
- Selected muralists will be contacted by July 25, 2025
Friday, August 22nd
[CLOSED] CALL FOR ANIMATORS
We’re seeking 20 animators to bring storefront windows to life with augmented reality (AR). Each animator will be paired with an muralist and a local business to create a collaborative multimedia installation.
KEY DATES & DETAILS:
Compensation: $750 CAD + HST for a minimum 20-second animation with sound loop. Payment issued post-completion. Animators must submit an invoice for their fees. The artists we collaborate with must agree to receive payment through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or PayPal if their bank is incompatible with our EFT system (Plooto).
- Project Timeline:
- August 22 | Virtual Workshop hosted by Artivive
- August 22 – September 25 | Storyboarding Process
- September 26 | Final Storyboard Due
- September 28 – November 3 | Animation Process
- November 3 | Final Animation Due
- Requirements:
- Applications are open to artists aged 18+ (as of the contract start date.)
- Submissions are limited to English.
- Group submissions by multiple Animators or collectives are not permitted.
- Portfolio must include a link to video examples of past work (on YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
We recommend that all applicants read Artivive’s Call for Artists page thoroughly before applying.
- Application Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
- Selected animators will be contacted by July 4, 2025.
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