Cultural Night Market

 Creatives for Hire

Call Opens: December 17, 2025 
Application Deadline: January 30, 2025 
Fees: FREE – zero cost to apply 

Funding Amount: up to $3,000.00 
Application Review Process: Annual intake and review 

The Town of Arnprior and the Cultural Night Market are seeking individuals, organizations, and businesses for hire who have interest in being part of the service delivery of the 2026 Cultural Night Market. This event takes place in Downtown Arnprior on the closed part of John Street North (Madawaska to Elgin St) and Elgin Street (John to Daniel Street). This event runs from 4:00-9:00pm and is completely free to the public. The event mainly features live performances on two stages, food and general vendors, street performers, artists and activations, and much more. 

Eligible Activities 

You may apply for one or more of the following activities: 

• Live Music 

• Dance Performance 

• Street Performance 

• Workshops or Seminars 

• Storytelling 

• Film Showing 

• Art Installations 

• Interactive Booths or Displays 

• Event designs within brand guidelines (t-shirts, posters, etc.)  

Ineligible Activities 

• Event operations (manual labour including sanitary services, load-in/out, etc.) 

• Social media or digital promotion and marketing 

• Sub-contracting services 

Who Can Apply? 

Any person, group, organization or business that can fulfill one or more of the services listed above is eligible to apply.  

Priority will be given to individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC), racialized people, people of diverse ethnic or cultural origins, marginalized community members, 2SLGBTQ+ community members, newcomers and new Canadians, persons with disability, or other under-represented and/or marginalized communities.  

What To Include In Your Application 

• Detailed budget breakdown for the funds you are applying to receive 

• A plan on how you intend to provide the services you are describing 

• Communicate the direct connection between your practice and the activity you are applying to receive funds for 

• Links to examples of your service (e.g. past performance, art, workshop) 

Additional Information and Accessibility Support 

If you have any questions about this call or require any assistance, accommodations or additional support in completing this application, please reach out at least one week prior to the application deadline to Lucas Power, Program and Events Supervisor at lpower@arnprior.ca 

Application Submission 

Interested applicants are asked to complete the application form before Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm. 

Please note that only applications submitted through the formal submission process will be accepted, unless otherwise previously arranged due to accessibility needs. 

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