Aufruf an indigene Künstler: Interessenbekundungen (EOI)

The Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area (BIA) together with the City of Toronto are commissioning two permanent public artworks to be installed at the corner of Spruce Street and Parliament Street in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood. The call seeks Indigenous artists (Status or Non‑Status First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) residing in Canada, preferably with connections to Toronto, to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by 29 November 2026. Two opportunities are offered: a sculptural artwork (budget approximately CAD 108,000 + HST) and a mural (budget approximately CAD 20,000 + HST). The competition proceeds in two stages – an initial EOI to assess qualifications, followed by a proposal development phase where shortlisted artists receive a CAD 1,000 + HST proposal fee. Applicants must provide a PDF package including an artistic statement, CV, portfolio (up to 10 images), and a statement of connection to their Indigenous community. The selected artists will receive a commissioned permanent installation, full fabrication budget, and public exposure, with the works slated for fabrication in late May 2027 and unveiling in September 2027. The call emphasizes durability, cultural relevance, and community placemaking, and offers accommodations for applicants who need support during the process.

Commissioned permanent public artwork, fabrication budget, public exposure, CAD 1,000 proposal fee for shortlisted artists.

Applicants must identify as Indigenous (Status or Non‑Status First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and be based in Canada; preference given to artists with ties to Toronto and public art experience.