Program Overview
Art for the Moment is an initiative of the City of Lethbridge Public Art Program, administered by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC)
Art for the Moment invites artists and artist teams to propose temporary public art projects that will be installed or performed across Lethbridge between January and September 2027. The program’s goals include animating public spaces, spreading creative interventions across the city, collaborating with existing cultural activities or institutions, lowering barriers for artists new to public art, and creating documentation that can inform future advocacy. Projects should consider alignment with established festivals, markets, neighbourhood celebrations or other public programs, but independent ideas are welcome.
Download the full call and submission requirements: Call for Artist Proposals – Art for the Moment
Eligibility
- Artists and teams working in any medium (visual arts, sculpture, installation, media arts, performance, sound, digital, socially engaged practice, etc.).
- Priority given to artists connected to southern Alberta; however, proposals from artists across Alberta or neighbouring regions will be considered.
- Artists who self‑identify as emerging, BIPOC, or from under‑represented groups are encouraged to apply.
- Collaboration and experimentation are welcome.
- All proposed installations, performances, events, or other public-facing activations must take place within the municipal boundaries of the City of Lethbridge.
- Applicants may apply with a confirmed community partner, independently identify and secure a partner, or request an introduction to an organization that has responded to the Community Partner Expression of Interest. Where the Allied Arts Council facilitates an introduction, the artist and community partner will remain responsible for confirming their respective roles, expectations, and project commitments.
- Projects must be public-facing and within Lethbridge city limits.
Number and Value of Commissions
The program expects to support up to six projects. The final number of projects will depend on the budgets and needs of the selected proposals.
Applicants may request up to $8,000 (incl. GST) per project.
Project budgets must include all costs directly associated with the development and delivery of the proposed project, including:
- Artist fees;
- Materials and fabrication;
- Equipment and technical rentals;
- Transportation and travel;
- Project-specific permits;
- Insurance;
- Installation and de-installation;
- Community engagement expenses;
- Curatorial fees, where applicable; and
- Project contingency.
Timeline
- September 2026 – Call opens
- October 13, 2026 – Information session
- October 30 2026 – Submission deadline
- November 2026 – Selection & adjudication
- November 2026 – Artist‑partner matchmaking
- December 2026 – January 2027 – Contracting & planning
- January – September 2027 – Production & installation
- September 2027 (Arts Days) – Wrap‑up celebration
How to Apply
Submit complete proposals electronically to publicart@artslethbridge.org with the subject line “Art for the Moment – Artist Proposal” by 4:30 p.m.(MST) on October 30, 2026. Only digital submissions in PDF format will be accepted.
Questions may be directed to the Public Art Program via publicart@artslethbridge.org or 403‑320‑0555.
Download the full call and submission requirements: Call for Artist Proposals – Art for the Moment