Artist Call: Newton Roundabout / 132 St and 60 Ave

ORGANIZATION:
City of Surrey

DEADLINE:
January 19, 2026

WEBSITE:
https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/public-art/artist-calls-project-updates

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
The City of Surrey invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a public artwork to be installed in the centre of a newly constructed roundabout at 132 St and 60 Ave in the Newton neighbourhood.

Newton is Surrey’s most populous town centre and is home to many residents of South Asian heritages. This intersection is located in a highly residential area in southwest Newton, with two parks and two elementary schools close by. The Surrey Zoo, operated by the Galicz family, existed at this location between 1967 and 1977.

The new roundabout was completed in the summer of 2025. During construction, a foundation was installed to support a significant free-standing sculpture.

The artwork will serve as a distinctive landmark in the area. It should speak to the region’s natural heritage and local history.

Eligibility:
Open to artists and artist teams with relevant experience in creating large-scale public artworks.

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by email to:
publicart@surrey.ca
Subject line: Newton Roundabout – (Your Name)

Deadline for applications: January 19, 2026

Your Expression of Interest must include:
• Contact details: name, address, email, and phone number
• Letter of Intent outlining your artistic approach and interest in this project and site (250–500 words)
• CV detailing past commissions, exhibitions, education, and relevant experience (one for each team member, if applying as a team)
• Artist Statement introducing your practice (250–500 words)
• Portfolio of up to 10 images of past work, including titles, dates, descriptions, and materials
• All materials combined into a single PDF (10 MB max)

FEES/COMPENSATION:
Artist Fee: $150,000
Each short-listed artist or team will receive a $2,000 honorarium to develop a concept proposal.