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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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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Past Calls

Call for Artists: Royal View Cemetery

June 1, 2012
Royal View Cemetery
The City of Lethbridge is inviting artists to participate in a two stage public art competition.  The selected artist will receive a commission to design, fabricate and install an integrated public artwork for a new cemetery currently being constructed Lethbridge, Alberta (population 86,659).  The work will act as the gateway to the new cemetery and will need to incorporate lockable gates. Total budget for the Royal View Memorial ...
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Call for Submissions Casa Foyer

April 1, 2012 
Casa Foyer
The City of Lethbridge is inviting artists to participate in a three-stage public art competition. The selected artist will receive a commission to design, fabricate and install a significant public art work for a new community arts centre currently being constructed in downtown Lethbridge, Alberta (population 86,659). The work will be a signature element in the main foyer/ reception area of the centre. Total budget for the Community Art Centr...
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Call for Submissions: Fire Hall

August 1, 2010
Fire Hall
The City of Lethbridge is inviting artists to participate in a two stage public art competition.  The winning submission will receive a commission to create and install a public art work on the site of a new City of Lethbridge Fire Hall. Total budget for the Fire and Emergency Services Public Art Project is $135,000.00. The competition is open to regional, national and international artists.Read more

Call for Submissions: Southern Alberta Art Gallery

November 1, 2009
Southern Alberta Art Gallery
The City of Lethbridge is inviting artists to participate in a three stage public art competition. The winning submission will receive a commission to create and install a public art work on site at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery in conjunction with the grand re-opening of its newly renovated spaces.Total budget for the Southern Alberta Public Art Project is $180,000.00. The competition is open to regional, nation...
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Call for Artists: Helen Schuler Nature Centre

September 1, 2013
Helen Schuler Nature Centre
The City of Lethbridge is inviting artists to participate in a two stage public art competition.  The selected artist will receive a commission to design, fabricate and install a public artwork in conjunction with the Helen Schuler Nature Centre renewal project currently occurring in Lethbridge, Alberta (population 90,417). The intent of this project is to provide a public artwork that embraces the objectives of the Helen Schuler N...
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