Interested in participating in the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour? We are now accepting artist applications to the 2025 tour. All applications are reviewed and selected in a juried process.
KAST 2025
Deadline to apply:
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Eligibility
Application Information
Key Dates
Apply online through the gallery’s Submittable page by clicking the button below:
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour you must:
- Have a demonstrated arts or craft-making practice
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Live and work in the City of Peterborough or surrounding County (boundary area: WEST from Peterborough County Road 10, and EAST to Peterborough County Road 40; North from Buckhorn/Curve Lake/Stoney Lake, and SOUTH to Rice Lake/Peterborough County Road 2)
- Have your own studio space BUT
- studio sharing for the tour is allowable for artist collectives and individual artists; however, all artists are required to apply individually and be selected through this process. Guest artists that are not selected by the jury are not permitted to participate in the tour.
- the KAST Community Artist Hub offers artists without the ability to host the public in their studio an alternative way of participating. Artists who wish to be considered by the jury for the Community Artist Hub should complete this application indicating their interest and fill out the section marked “Community Artist Hub” located at the end of this form.
- studio sharing for the tour is allowable for artist collectives and individual artists; however, all artists are required to apply individually and be selected through this process. Guest artists that are not selected by the jury are not permitted to participate in the tour.
Application information
The Peterborough-Kawarthas region is rich with talented artists practicing in a range of styles and media. The Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour offers the public a chance to view art in the working spaces of artists, while artists get the opportunity to share their practice, connect with potential supporters, and promote their work. The two-day Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour is self-guided, and admission is free. The AGP also mounts a supporting exhibition to preview the outstanding quality, spirit, and variety of artists on the Studio Tour.
The 41st Annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour will take place on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Application deadline is February 19, 2025 @11:59 pm
Please note:
- We do not accept hard-copy or emailed submissions.
- Jury decisions are final.
- Submission of an application does not ensure acceptance to the tour.
- Artists will be notified of jury results in March, 2025.
If you are having technical issues, or you are unable to submit your application through Submittable, please contact the gallery by email at: gallery@agp.on.ca or by phone at: 705-743-9179
Key Dates
February 19, 2025:
Final deadline for applications to the 2025 Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
March 2025:
Notification of jury results
March 23, 2025:
Deadline for participation fee
March 23, 2025:
Confirmation of artist and studio information for print and web promotion
June 2025:
Print brochures available for pick up and distribution
June 2025:
KAST Selections Exhibition opens at the Art Gallery of Peterborough
September 27, 2025:
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour weekend
September 28, 2025:
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour weekend