West Richmond Pavilion Public Art Opportunity – Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

ORGANIZATION: City of Richmond | Public Art Program
DEADLINE: February 26, 2026
WEBSITE: http://www.richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/publicart/artist-calls.htm

CALL FOR ARTISTS:
The Richmond Public Art Program is seeking an artist or artist team to create a stand-alone sculpture to be installed at the entrance to the new West Richmond Pavilion community facility and fieldhouse located in Hugh Boyd Community Park, 9200 No. 1 Road.

This is a two-stage artist call, open to artists residing in British Columbia. Following review of the submissions, the Selection Panel will recommend up to three shortlisted artists. Shortlisted artists will be invited to develop artwork concepts and attend an interview. An artist fee of $750, plus applicable taxes, will be paid to each of the shortlisted artists or artist teams.

Artist Fee: $120,000
Eligibility: Professional artists residing in British Columbia
Deadline: February 26, 2026
Completion: Spring 2027

HOW TO APPLY:
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.richmond.ca/culture/howartworks/publicart/artist-calls.htm

FEES/COMPENSATION:
Artist fee: $120,000. Shortlisted artists will receive $750 plus applicable taxes to develop proposals.