Future Neighbourhood Park – Newton (142 St & 58A Ave)

Organization:

City of Surrey

Deadline:

Apr. 20, 2026

Website:

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

Call for Artists Description:

The City of Surrey invites Expressions of Interests (EOI) from professional artists to create a free-standing artwork or series of artworks for a new neighbourhood park in the Newton area of Surrey.

Currently labelled as 72V Park, this future green space is located at 142 St and 58A Ave and will receive a formal name through the City’s park naming process. Once completed, the park will have a multi-use sports court, a playground, a network of multi-use paths, and areas for social gathering and daily recreation.

Three pathways converge at a node in the centre of the park. From this space, park users
will have sightlines to the playground and sport court. Places to sit and gather will be
provided at this central location.

An artwork, or series of artworks, is envisioned for the northern boundary of
this node. The artwork should bring an atmosphere of play, joy, and colour to
the park.

How to Apply:

Please submit applications to Public Art:
Email: publicart@surrey.ca
Subject line: 72V Park – (Your Name)

Deadline for application is April 20, 2026
Your Expression of Interest should contain the following information:
• Contact Details: Name, address, email and phone number
• Letter of Intent: Outline your interest in this project and site (300 words max).
• CV: History of past commissions, exhibitions, education and/or relevant experience
- If applying as a team, please include one for each team member.
• Artist Statement: A brief introduction to who you are and what your practice is about (300 words
max).
• Portfolio: Up to 10 images of past work
- Please include titles, dates, descriptions, and materials.
• Package: Combine all items into a single PDF document (10mb max)

Fees/Compensation:

Artist fee: $80,000

The budget for the selected artwork is $80,000
• This is inclusive of all costs including:
o Artist Fees
o Design
o Materials and Equipment
o Engineering
o Foundations
o Insurance
o Fabrication
o Travel and Taxes

Each shortlisted artist or team will be given an honorarium of $1500 to
further develop their concept proposal.