Robertson Drive Park
/Organization: City of Surrey
Deadline: August 4, 2025
Website: https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/public-art/artist-calls-project-updates
Call for Artists Description: The City of Surrey is inviting Expressions of Interest for a creative gate and wall panel for a new washroom facility in Robertson Drive Park. The artist designed gate will replace the standard washroom gate at the front, and the wall panel will be installed at the back of the facility. Both panels will be fabricated from laser-cut, powder coated aluminum.
Robertson Drive Park is located near 128th Street at 92nd Avenue in Whalley. The park offers a combination of large open spaces and recreational spaces to encourage varying opportunities for outdoor activity. Amenities include a playground, basketball and games court, a picnic shelter, open space and walking trails. There is also a small urban forest at the northwest end, planted with native trees and shrubs. The park attracts a range of events and activities such as community tree plantings, frisbee, and picnics.
The artwork should speak to the value of connecting to people, place, and a sense of play.
How to Apply: Please submit your application to Public Art Staff at:
Email: publicart@surrey.ca
Subject line: Robertson Drive Park – (Your Name)
Deadline for application is August 4, 2025.
Your application should contain the following information:
• Contact Details: Name, address, email and phone number
• Letter of Intent: Outline your artist approach for this project and initial concept ideas (300 word max.) o Concept sketches or visuals are not required at this stage, but may be submitted
• Artist CV: History of past commissions, exhibitions, education and/or relevant experience o If applying as a team, please include one for each team member.
• Biography & Artist Statement: A brief introduction to who you are and what your practice is about (300 word max.)
• Portfolio: Up to 10 images of past work o Please include titles, date, description, and materials.
• Package: Combine all items into a single PDF document (10mb max)
Fees/Compensation: Design Fee: $6,500
* Fabrication & installation costs are covered by the City
Contact Email: publicart@surrey.ca
