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Public Art

Call to Artists

Artists interested in applying to Richmond Public Art opportunities may find the brochure PDF Document Guidance for Applying to Public Art Calls helpful in preparing applications for consideration by a Selection Panel.

No.3 Road Art ColumnsArt Columns RFP
Call to Richmond Visual Art Groups
Requests for Proposals, RFP

The City of Richmond Public Art Program seeks proposals from Richmond-based arts groups who are interested in showcasing the work of their members and work within the community. The exhibition of work will be on display as part of the No.3 Road Art Columns Program from August 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021.

Each selected arts group will receive a commission fee of $1,500 for four (4) print-ready digital artwork files. Production and installation costs will be the responsibility of the City of Richmond.

 

Artist Fee: $1,500
Eligibility: Arts Groups based in Richmond
Deadline Extended: Tuesday, April 7, 2020, 5:00 pm

For more information and to apply please download PDF Document RFP No. 3 Road Art Columns Call to Richmond Visual Art Groups

Alexandra Greenway Multi-Use Pathway Public ArtAlexandra Activation 
Request for Qualifications, RFQ

The Richmond Public Art Program, in partnership with Parks Services, is seeking an artist to create a 2D artwork to be integrated into a car-free, multi-use pathway along the east side of May Drive between Alexandra Road and Alderbridge Way. This is a two-stage open artist call. Following review of the submissions, the Selection Panel will recommend up to three artists to be shortlisted. Shortlisted artists will be invited to develop concept proposals and attend an interview.  The commissioned artist will work with third-party contractors and City staff to finalize the artwork design and create a vector-based digital artwork file for the implementation phases. The cost of production and installation will be the responsibility of the City of Richmond. Artists or artist teams residing in Richmond with visual art practices in printmaking, drawing, illustration, painting and other mixed-media disciplines are encouraged to apply. 

Artist Fee:  $5,000 CAD 
Eligibility:  Artists residing in Richmond, BC
Deadline:  April 7, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Completion:  Fall 2020 

For more information on how to apply, please download PDF Document  RFP Alexandra Road Greenway

 

 

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