2025-2027 Public Art Roster

Organization:

The City of Port Coquitlam

Deadline:

Apr. 11, 2025

Website:

http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/artists

Call for Artists Description:

The City of Port Coquitlam is pleased to announce a call to artists for its new Public Art Roster, spanning 2025 to 2027. This initiative seeks to enrich Port Coquitlam’s public spaces through the integration of creative and engaging artworks.

Recognizing the vital role art plays in shaping the character and vibrancy of community spaces, the City invites artists and designers to submit their portfolios for consideration at portcoquitlam.ca/artists. The Public Art Roster offers an opportunity for artists to collaborate on small-scale projects that are seamlessly integrated into the City’s civic infrastructure and public sphere.

By joining the roster, artists express their interest in working alongside the City’s Arts and Culture team, as well as other departments and division. Selected artists may have the chance to contribute to a variety of projects, such as:

• Murals or surface treatments on community buildings and play areas.
• Street installations, including decorated planter boxes, traffic barriers, or crosswalk designs.
• Functional design elements like shade canopies, seating, or artistic treatments for civic utilities.

This call is open to both established and emerging artists and designers, including those who are new to public art. The application process requires a statement of interest, resume, and portfolio, which will be carefully reviewed by City staff.

Artists selected for the roster will be listed for a two-year period and may be contacted for specific project opportunities. It is important to note that placement on the Roster does not guarantee a project offer.

How to Apply:

Apply online at portcoquitlam.ca/artists

We strive to implement an inclusive and accessible program that enables all individuals to engage fully in our programs. If completion of the written application poses barriers, we will accept oral applications. Please contact arts@portcoquitlam.ca or phone (604) 927-8440 if you require additional supports or have any accessibility-related questions.

Fees/Compensation:

Artist fees for individual projects will range from $500 to $2,500. The budget includes, but is not limited to: artist fees, design, production, documentation photography and all taxes, excluding GST. Fees for artistic services will be scaled in accordance with the project scope of work. Artist fees will not exceed $2,500.

Contact Name: Lesley Perrie
Contact Email: perriel@portcoquitlam.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 927-8442