Public Art - Call For Artists
A Call For Artists is a notice that provides artists with all of the information required to be considered for a Public Art project in the City or District of North Vancouver. A Call will generally include project details, location, eligibility guidelines, budget and deadlines.
Below you will find information about all current Calls for Artists relating to projects within the City or District of North Vancouver.
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November 9, 2020 - Anthem Properties Ltd. in partnership with the City of North Vancouver Public Art Program is seeking an artist or team of artists to create a permanent artwork associated with the development of a new mixed-use (residential/commercial) complex located in North Vancouver. The artwork will be installed in a prominent location in the eastern public plaza of the proposed development.
September 11, 2020 - Grosvenor Edgemont in partnership with the District of North Vancouver, invites expressions of interest from artists or artist teams to design a site specific art installation at the gateway corner of Edgemont -Ridgewood leading into the community of Edgemont Village. Submission deadline is Friday, October 16, 2015.
July 30, 2020 - This is a Call for Expressions of Interest from the City of North Vancouver Public Art Program, seeking an artist or artist team to create and install a public art project at the City of North Vancouver Cemetery. Submission deadline is Friday September 11, 2015, 4pm.
July 30, 2020 - This is a Call for Expressions of Interest from the City of North Vancouver Public Art Program, seeking an artist or artist team to develop and install a public artwork as part of the Green Necklace urban greenway project. Submission deadline is Monday, September 14, 2015, 4pm.
May 11, 2021 - Bosa Development Corporation and the District of North Vancouver are seeking an artist team to create artwork associated with the development of a new neighbourhood (Lynn Valley Town Centre Redevelopment) located in the District of North Vancouver. The intention of the overall project is to develop an easily accessed and human-scaled artwork experience that will become a visible landmark for the residents of Lynn Valley. Submission deadline is Friday June 19, 2020 - 2pm.
April 15, 2021 - The North Vancouver Community Public Art program is currently seeking proposals for public art projects that are created through a collaborative process between professional artist(s) and community members. Funding is available to North Vancouver non-profit organizations for projects that provide an opportunity for the public to contribute to the creation of a permanent or temporary art work or activity. Submission deadline is Thursday April 30th.
September 23, 2020 - Edgemont Senior Living Inc., in partnership with the District of North Vancouver, invites expressions of interest from artists or artist teams to design and integrate site specific art at this soon-to-be constructed seniors' supportive living residence located at a prominent intersection one block from the heart of Edgemont Village. Submission deadline is October 22, 2014.
July 31, 2020 - The City of North Vancouver in partnership with Squamish Nation, is seeking Expressions of Interest from Squamish Nation Artists to create and install contemporary Coast Salish public artworks along a new section of the North Shore Spirit Trail between Mosquito Creek Marina and Bewicke Avenue. Submission deadline is September 5, 2014.
July 18, 2020 - Staburn Property Group is seeking an artist or a team of artists to create artwork associated with the development of a new mixed-use complex location in the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood of North Vancouver. It is intended that the artwork will be an iconic piece which will help bring attention and sense of place to the Mews. Submission deadline August 22, 2014.
July 3, 2020 - Anthem Properties is seeking an artist or a team of artists to create artwork associated with the development of Maplewood Townhomes, a new residential complex located at 433 Seymour River Place in North Vancouver. This Call has been prepared to solicit responses from artists experienced with budgeting, fabrication and working with design teams. Submission deadline is July 24, 2014.
April 2014 - The Arts Office administers Community Public Art Programs on behalf of the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver. Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Community Public Art Program in the City and District of North Vancouver. The REVISED application deadline is Monday June 30, 2014.
May 2014 - This summer, the City of North Vancouver will be commencing a streetscape renovation, and transit and pedestrian facilities upgrade project on Lonsdale Avenue between Esplanade and Third Street. This is a call for Expressions of Interest from the City of North Vancouver Public Art Program, seeking an artist or artist team to integrate site specific public art on the Lonsdale Avenue median. The deadline for submissions is 4pm, Friday June 13, 2014.
April 17, 2021 - The Arts Office is accepting Expressions of Interest from professional artists or artist teams to integrate site specific public artworks as part of a new Community Recreation Centre project at 851 West Queens Road in North Vancouver. There are four public art opportunities associated with this Call. Artists may apply to be considered for one, two, three, or all four projects outlined in this package. The submission deadline is Friday May 16, 2014.
An Information Session for the new William Griffin Community Recreation Centre project in North Vancouver took place on Wednesday April 30, 2014. For those that were unable to attend, and other interested parties, the attached documents will provide information that was discussed at the session.
April 14, 2021 - Marcon Lynn Valley Homes Ltd. (MLVH) is seeking a British Columbia-based artist or team of artists to create artwork(s) associated with the development of a new residential complex and redevelopment of Lynn Valley United Church and surrounding property. Submission deadline is May 12, 2014, 2pm.
April 2014 - The District of North Vancouver has identified an opportunity for public art to be considered and integrated into a concept design for the new Keith Road Bridge spanning Lynn Creek. The submission deadline is Monday May 5, 2014, 4pm.
Wednesday April 30th @ 4pm District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall 355 Queens Road, North Vancouver Artists, design teams and other interested parties are invited to an Information Session to learn more about the four site specific public artworks that will be integrated into the new William Griffin Community Recreation Centre project in North Vancouver.
March 25, 2021 - The City of North Vancouver Public Art Program is seeking Expressions of Interest from Squamish Nation Artists for a contemporary Coast Salish public artwork for placement outside the City's new Operations Centre located at the intersection of Mosquito Creek and Wagg Creek. Deadline for submissions is Monday April 28, 2021 at 4pm.
February 26, 2021 - This is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the City of North Vancouver Public Art Program, seeking an artist or artist team to create and install site specific Public Art as part of the 2014 Chief Mathias Joe Park renewal project. Submission deadline is Monday March 24, 2014, 4pm.
August 28, 2020 - The District of North Vancouver Public Art Program, in partnership with Guildford Brooke Estates invites creative professionals interested in providing a site specific, functional, public art project on Mt Seymour Parkway. The goal of this public art project is to create an inventive functional fencing feature that will serve both as a bike lane barrier separating the cyclists from vehicle traffic and a public artwork that is distinctive and meaningful for area residents. Submission deadline is Monday September 16, 2020 @ 4pm.
July 2, 2020 - Shore Projects Ltd. is pleased to invite Artist and/or Artist Teams to submit design proposals for the creation of three different public art works that will be included in 'The Shore', a new residential development located at 720 West 2nd Street in the City of North Vancouver, between Marine Drive, Fell Avenue, and East 2nd Street Connector and Bewicke Avenue. Deadline for all three Artist Calls is August 15, 2013, 4pm.
July 2, 2020 - The District of North Vancouver in partnership with Kevington Building Corporation Ltd. invites Expressions of Interest from artists or artist teams to design and integrate site specific public art into 'Edgemont Commons', a commercial development located in Edgemont Village in the District of North Vancouver. Submission deadline is Wednesday July 24, 2013, 4pm.
The District of North Vancouver Public Art Program, coordinated through the North Vancouver Arts Office is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from artists or artist teams to create and install a site specific public artwork at the Lynn Valley Village. Anchored by Lynn Valley Public Library, this pedestrian-only village has a diverse selection of shops and service, many of which are focused on environmentally conscious products and green alternatives, in keeping with the lifestyle and landscape of the Lynn Valley community. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday July 15, 2013, 4pm
Toby’s North Vancouver is inviting artists to design a site-specific public art piece at our Lot 'B' development in North Vancouver. Lot 'B' is located on Barrow Street near the corner of Main Street and Mountain Highway in the District of North Vancouver, just west of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. The site is currently the parking lot of the former Lynnwood Inn. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 15, 2013, 3:00pm
April 15, 2021 - BT Investments Ltd. is now accepting expressions of interest from artists or artist teams to design and integrate site-specific public art at their new 131 East Third street development called 'The Anchor' in North Vancouver. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday May 24, 2021 @ 4pm
This Call for Expressions of Interest from the City of North Vancouver Public Art Program is seeking an artist or artist team to create and install specific public art at the newly built City of North Vancouver Operations Centre. Public Art created for the Atrium will respond to, and be celebratory of, the scope of work deployed from the Operations Centre. Creative concepts should deliver a powerful visual impact and provide an element of meaning and ongoing interest for staff who will encounter the artwork on a daily basis. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday March 11, 2021 @ 4pm
The City of North Vancouver Public Art Program seeks Expressions of Interest from an artist or artist team to integrate site specific public art on the North Shore Spirit Trail in the Lonsdale Quay Area. Public art created for this location will become a significant cultural feature along the Spirit Trail and will serve as a gateway marker at a key entry point to the City of North Vancouver. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, February 22, 2021 @ 4 pm
SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: January 28, 2021 3pm Port Metro Vancouver, in partnership with the City of North Vancouver, has identified an opportunity for public art to be integrated into the design for the Low Level Road Project located alongside the north shore port terminals, Moodyville Park and Low Level Road in North Vancouver.
September 2012 - PC Urban Properties Corp. is inviting artists or artist teams to design and integrate site specific public art at their 1515 Barrow St. development in North Vancouver. The Project is located in the Lower Lynn community of the District of North Vancouver. The design team and community members expressed a keen interest in incorporating the North Shore and the Lynnwood Inn’s past history into the Public Art display. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: October 19, 2012, 4pm.
June 13, 2020 - Adera Development Corporation is seeking an artist or a team of artists to create artwork associated with the development of a new residential complex located in North Vancouver. It is intended that the artwork will be an iconic piece which will reference the site as a meeting place and as a dynamic work of art for the Marine Drive corridor. QUICK DETAILS: Project: 730 Marine Drive, City of North Vancouver Budget: $112,650 Eligibility: Open to Artists in British Columbia and Washington State DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday July 13, 2020 @ 2pm (PST)
Fairborne West 2nd Homes Ltd. is now accepting expressions of interest from artists or artist teams to design and integrate site specific art at their 135 West 2nd Street residential development in the City of North Vancouver. The site is located in Lower Lonsdale on a property sloping down from Second Street to Jack Loucks Court. QUICK DETAILS: Project: Capstone - 135 West 2nd Street, City of North Vancouver Budget: $100,000 Call Type: Limited Open Call DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Tuesday January 31, 2021 @ 4pm (PST)
The City of North Vancouver in partnership with Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) invites creative professionals interested in providing site specific public art on Spirit Trail at Lynnmouth Park to respond to this public art opportunity. MEC is currently building a new 27,000 sq foot commercial facility adjacent to Lynnmouth Park and as part of the development package they have dedicated funding for the provision of public art. The City of North Vancouver recognizing that the development site was situated in a high profile civic gateway location, has in turn contributed matching funds.
August 24, 2020 - The District of North Vancouver Public Art Program, coordinated through the North Vancouver Arts Office is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from artists or artist teams to create and install a public artwork on the 'western' section of the North Vancouver Spirit Trail. The goal of this public art project is to create an inventive landmark feature that will serve as a “must see” destination point along the Spirit Trail. The site selected for the artwork is situated at a juncture between two roadways, industrial lands and natural parkland, providing a perfect convergence point for the placement of a vertical element.
June 3, 2020 - Anthem Properties & Loblaws Companies Ltd., in partnership with the City of North Vancouver is now accepting expressions of interest from artists or artist teams, that are BC residents, to design and integrate site specific art at their 1632 Lonsdale Avenue Development in North Vancouver. Located on the north edge of ‘Central Lonsdale’, this mixed-use high-rise residential and commercial development aspires to bring vitality and an increased sense of urbanity to Central Lonsdale. Anticipated date for installation of selected artwork is 2013.
May 27, 2021 - The District of North Vancouver in partnership with Brody Development Group invites expressions of interest from artists or artist teams to design and integrate site specific public art at an upcoming residential development located in the Lynnmour area of North Vancouver. Legacy, a new 29-unit townhouse development will be located at 881 Premier Street in North Vancouver. The development is scheduled to be complete in late 2012.
December 21, 2020 - The City of North Vancouver Public Art Program, facilitated by The Arts Office, is accepting Expressions of Interest from artists for the new Mackay Creek Bridge. The public artwork seeks to artistically address vandalism issues the City is encountering at the site. Specifically, this pedestrian bridge has fallen victim to a rash of tagging incidents over the past year.
November 24, 2020 - The CNV Civic Public Art Program, facilitated by The Arts Office, is accepting Expressions of Interest from artists or artist teams to develop a one-of-a-kind childrens play feature as part of the Rey Sargent Park upgrade that will occur in 2011. QUICK DETAILS: Public Art Project: Rey Sargent Park, North Vancouver Budget: $48,000 Call Type: Open Call Deadline: January 06, 2021
Pacific Arbour Retirement Communities Inc. (“Pacific Arbour”) is seeking an artist or artist team to create a public artwork for its soon to be built Mt. Seymour Seniors Residence facility located on the 3200 block of Mt. Seymour Parkway in The District of North Vancouver (DNV). This request for Expression of Interest is an Open Call to professional, Canadian and American artists living in the Pacific West Coast area.
Developer Public Art Program - TiGERi Marine Property Ltd. is now accepting submissions from artists to design and integrate public art at 700 Marine Drive in the City of North Vancouver.
The Arts Office is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from artists with demonstrated expertise in the area of contemporary wood furniture design, to create unique wood furnishings/fixtures for the City of North Vancouver Municipal Hall.
The Arts Office is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from artists or artist teams to integrate site specific public art into the new City of North Vancouver Municipal Hall (CNV) Expansion Project.