Public Art Calls

Browse through the current Calls for Submissions, Expressions of Interest, and Public Engagement Opportunities.

Nectar Alley, Brendan Browne, 2021

Current Calls

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Past Calls

Call for Artists: Henderson Connections – Asphalt Art Pilot

The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking an artist or artist team to paint a series of asphalt murals on park pathways, with the goal of promoting awareness, connection and movement of people between various amenities in and around Henderson Park. This pilot project also involves elements of skill sharing and community participation and will help inform future asphalt art projects in our community.

Artists are asked to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining their ...
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Call for Artists – Roll Shutter Vinyl Pilot

The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking an artist to design artwork for a vinyl wrap to be installed across two sets of roll shutters on a building in downtown Lethbridge.Artists are asked to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining their relevant experience and past work and including a brief description of how they might approach this project in response to the site. Designs are not required at this stage. The selected artist will be commissioned to create a design to ...
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Mentorship Opportunity: Call for Expressions of Interest

The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking a Lethbridge and area artist for an exciting mentorship opportunity. Artists who are emerging, early-career or interested in growing their skill set to include mural arts are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for this opportunity.Background The City of Lethbridge has recently contracted professional mural artist Jill Stanton from Edmonton, Alberta, to paint a multi-part mural sequence at City Centre Terminal (Le...
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Call for Proposals: Public Art Annual Report Video Documentation

The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking non-binding proposals from filmmakers interested in creating a five-minute Annual Report video which will document projects and initiatives commissioned and completed by the City of Lethbridge Public Art Program in 2025. The video is intended to create public interest and support for the Public Art program and provide an overview of the newest commissions. The video will be available on the Public Art website as well as presented to Lethbri...
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Call for Artists: EVOKE Culture 2.0 Public Engagement Activities

Help shape the future of public art in Lethbridge! The consulting team at EVOKE Culture 2.0 is looking for local artists, cultural practitioners, and creative professionals to design and lead interactive community engagement activities for the City of Lethbridge’s Public Art Master Plan Update.

 What’s Involved? -  Design and deliver a creative engagement activity -  Gather insights from the community on public art & place -  Collabo...
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Call for Artists – FLVT Youth Engagement Pilot Project

The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is inviting artists to participate in a Youth Engagement Pilot Project. The selected submission will receive a commission to coordinate a youth-led project to paint a pedestrian underpass located in west Lethbridge near the communities of Heritage Heights and Willow Park. Public engagement is a participatory process that heightens a sense of shared responsibility and community. In context with public art processes, it harnesses the will of the peopl...
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Call for Expressions of Interest: OKI Sign Artwork

The City of Lethbridge acknowledges that we are gathered on the lands of the Niitsitapi | Blackfoot peoples and respects the contributions of Blackfoot and all Indigenous peoples people past, present and future, while recognizing and respecting their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship to the land. The City of Lethbridge is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.The City of Lethbridge, through Opportunity Lethbridge, the Indigenous Relations Office and the Public Art Pr...
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Request for Proposals – Lethbridge Airport “Destination YQL” Public Art Project

The City of Lethbridge is inviting artists to submit Request for Proposals for a free-standing public art project. Proposed artworks should engage with the history of aviation in Southern Alberta, creating a site-specific sculptural work that will withstand high-intensity winds and significant sun exposure. The art project provides three integrated component opportunities:
  • A signature, sculptural component that acts to welcome visitors to Lethbridge.
  • A custom lighting co...
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Call for Expressions of Interest: OKI Sign Artwork

The City of Lethbridge acknowledges that we are gathered on the lands of the Niitsitapi | Blackfoot peoples and respects the contributions of Blackfoot and all Indigenous peoples people past, present and future, while recognizing and respecting their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship to the land. The City of Lethbridge is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.The City of Lethbridge, through Opportunity Lethbridge, the Indigenous Relations Office and the Public Art Pro...
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Call for New Public Members – City of Lethbridge Public Art Committee

The City of Lethbridge Public Art Committee provides leadership and support to the City in the coordination and implementation of the Public Art Master Plan and associated policies. The Committee is an administrative committee of the Recreation and Culture Department at the City of Lethbridge. The Committee operates in an advisory capacity, reporting its activities to City Council as required. Public members receive a modest honorarium for participation on the Committee.The City of L...
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Call for Artists – Southern Alberta Ethnic Association Vinyl Wrap

EOI Submission deadline: EXTENDED November 10, 2022

The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking an artist to design an artwork to be used to vinyl wrap on the entrance canopy of the Multicultural Centre. Artists will be commissioned to provide a design for the vinyl wrap, which is 318” wide and 24” high. Artists are not responsible for the fabrication and installation of the vinyl wrap. This work will be completed by City of Lethbridge contractors. Th...
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Call for Expressions of Interest: Community Murals

EOI Submission deadline: October 31, 2023 at 4:30pm MTThe City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for community murals. A mural is an artwork painted or applied directly on a wall. Murals help add vibrancy to our community by activating public spaces, promoting community expression, and deterring graffiti vandalism. EOIs can be submitted by either building owners seeking a mural on an exterior building wall, or by an artist who is seeki...
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