Call for Artists / Citywide Banners 2027

ORGANIZATION: City of Surrey

DEADLINE: January 11, 2027

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

CALL FOR ARTISTS:

Every year the Public Art Program commissions artwork to be displayed on approximately 100 street poles near significant cultural destinations in Surrey. These artist-designed banners beautify and brighten streetscapes and contribute to placemaking.

The citywide banner series for 2027 seeks designs from artists that offer unique perspectives of place. The 2027 citywide banner guiding principles are to invite colour, vibrancy, and cultivate connection to community.

In addition to the citywide banners, banners will also be installed along City Parkway, a busy corridor in Surrey's City Centre. These banners may feature the same design as the citywide banners, with minor adjustments to suit their smaller size.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a concept proposal to Public Art Staff at:

Email: publicart@surrey.ca

Subject line: 2027 Public Art Banners – (Your Name)

Your Expression of Interest should contain the following information*:

• Contact Details: Name, address, email, and phone number

• Design Concept: Concept designs for the banners (need not be the final artwork, max size 10 MB)

• CV (1-2 pages): History of past exhibitions, commissions, education and/or relevant experience. If applying as a team, please include one for each team member

• Portfolio (up to 10 images of past work): If applying as a team, please include one for each team member. Include complete credit lines (artist name, title, year, medium(s), location, image credit)

• Bio & Artist Statement (300-word max): A brief introduction to who you are, any form of training, and what your concept is about

• References: Include 2-3 professional references that can speak to your past experience

*Please include your submission in a single PDF document.

FEES/COMPENSATION:

Design fee: $3,500