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Artist opportunities

Find opportunities for local artists including calls for public art, available studio space, juried shows and exhibitions, and more.

Find artist opportunities in and around Vancouver

Artist opportunities: Oakridge Community Centre

Opportunities for xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Indian Band artists and teams to create artwork for 3 Oakridge Community Centre sites.

Artist opportunity: Thornton pump station upgrades

We’re seeking an artist or team to create a production-ready digital vector design for mesh fencing at Thornton pump station.

Call for artists and cultural practitioners from Tsleil-Waututh Nation

We're inviting artists and cultural practitioners from səlilwətaɬ Nation to activate an A-Frame fieldhouse at Second Beach in Stanley Park.

VANCOUVER sign artist call

Indigenous artists from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, or səlilwətaɬ are invited to create artworks for the new VANCOUVER sign in Coal Harbour.

Artist call for local Nations wool weavers

Artists from the local Nations are invited to apply for the commission of six Coast Salish woven blankets to hang in the atrium of City Hall.

Artist calls for Marpole Community Centre

Call for xʷməθkʷəy̓əm artists to design basketball court artwork, exterior signage, and interpretive panels at the new Marpole Community Centre.

Artist call: Designs for 95 Nelson St

Call for Indigenous artists from Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh to design entrance artworks for a new building at 95 Nelson St.

Public art call for Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-waututh artists

We're seeking submissions for original designs inspired by and reflective of the park theme, rainbow, for a new park at Smithe and Richards.

Artist call for Origins

Indigenous artists from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, or səlilwətaɬ are invited to design permanent artworks reflecting cultural origin stories.

Artist call for Launch Pad 2026

Artists recently out of training can submit existing 2D work for display on Arbutus Greenway billboards near Fir St. and Burrard St.

Artists in Communities program

The Artists in Communities program helps artists working with communities on joint interests. Check out our annual call for applications.

Artist-initiated commissions

We commission artists to develop public artworks outside the limits of a predetermined site, theme, or medium.

Artist Studio Awards

Provides Vancouver-based professional emerging artists with low-cost studios for up to 3 years.

Engineering Artist-In-Residence Program

We're seeking a mid-career or experienced artist to be in residence with our Engineering Department, in the Green Operations Division.

Arts and culture grants and awards

Find out if your non-profit group is eligible for grants to develop arts programs, cultural activities, theatre rentals, or advertising.

Public Art policies and guidelines

Information for artists

Civic Commission Process (111 KB) — Currently under review
Considerations for Artists Submitting to Public Art Competitions (537 KB)

Donating public art

Applicable to rezonings submitted before September 30, 2026.

Donations Policy for installing donated works on City-owned land — Coming soon
Park Board guidelines for the donation of public art or memorials (120 KB)

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Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee provides advice and guidance to City council and staff, civic agencies, developers, and citizens on public art matters, including the Public Art Program.

Public Art Committe Bylaw 6870 (75 KB)

De-accession guidelines

Procedures have been established for removing art work from public sites under City or Park Board jurisdiction.

Review the De-accession Guidelines (23 KB)

Private development policy, guide, and procedures

Amended Public Art Policy (Effective September 30, 2026)

Applicable to rezonings submitted before September 30, 2026.

On July 21, 2026, City Council approved updates to Vancouver's financing growth framework, including amendments to the Public Art Policy for Rezonings.