City of New Westminster Artist Roster 2026-2028 - Call for Artists
/ORGANIZATION: City of New Westminster
DEADLINE: June 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm
WEBSITE: https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/arts-and-heritage/public-art/public-art-roster
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
The City of New Westminster invites submissions from local artists (living and working in New Westminster/the Lower Mainland) for inclusion in the 2026-2028 Artist Roster.
Applications will be open on Monday, June 1, via the Community Grants portal.
Selected artists will be prequalified to work on a variety of public art projects with the City, and artists practicing in all media are encouraged to apply. Projects may include street banners, murals, artist residencies, community-engaged projects, and temporary and permanent installations throughout the city.
IMPORTANT DATES
Call Opens: June 1, 2026
Call Closes: June 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm
Artists Notified: August 2026
For more information, visit:
https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/arts-and-heritage/public-art/public-art-roster
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit the following information via the New Westminster Grants Platform:
1. Letter of Interest (Max 1 page)
The Letter of Interest will outline who you are and your interest in the Artist Roster. Please include your background, connection to New Westminster/interest in this Call, as well as any relevant qualifications or experience. This is an opportunity for us to understand who you are, your art practice and approach to public art, and why you are interested in creating public art in New West. If you are new to public art, let us know what types of projects interest you and how your artistic practice and previous experiences relate to public art.
2. CV or Résumé (Max 2 pages)
Include your CV or résumé summarizing your education, qualifications, and previous experience (relating to your arts practice). Here is a good resource for creating a visual arts CV if you have not made one before:
https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/resources/prepare-your-arts-and-cultural-cv
3. References
Provide a minimum of two references who can speak to the quality of your work and relevant experience. Please include name, email, phone number, and relationship context for each person.
4. Images
Provide a maximum of 10 examples of past work. Please include an annotated image list with the artwork title, year, medium/materials, and location, if applicable.
SELECTION PROCESS
The Artist Roster will be selected by a panel comprised of artists, community members, and arts professionals. The panel will review applications and select up to 12 artists for the roster.
Selection will be based on the quality of past work, considering a variety of artistic practices and experiences and reflecting the City’s commitments to equity, diversity, and reconciliation.
FEES/COMPENSATION:
Submission is free.
