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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
Chinatown art wrap call
We’re seeking artists to create digitized vinyl designs for up to nine utility boxes throughout Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Musqueam artist-designed crosswalk
Our Public Art Program is seeking proposals from interested Musqueam artists for a two-dimensional crosswalk design commission in the Marpole neighbourhood.
Indigenous artist call
We’re inviting Indigenous artists to submit proposals for exterior murals and two-dimensional artwork as new opportunities for Indigenous recognition, celebration, and participation.
Utility wrap artist call
We’re looking for artists to create digitized vinyl designs for up to 30 utility boxes throughout the city.
Artist-initiated commissions
We invite artists to propose new artworks that contemplate the city, its defining features, spaces, and neighbourhoods.
Grants for emerging artists
Creative Spark Vancouver provides small grants to emerging artists to engage young people in arts-based projects. Find out more.
Artists in Communities program
The Artists in Communities program supports artists working with communities on issues of joint interest or concern using principles of community cultural development. Check out our annual call for artist applications.
Artist Studio Award Program
The Artist Studio Award Program provides Vancouver-based professional artists who have financial need with live-work or work-only artist studios that are low-cost or free for up to three years.
Public Art policies and guidelines
Information for artists
- Civic Commission Process
(111 KB) - Considerations for Artists Submitting to Public Art Competitions (537 KB)
Donating public art
The Park Board is not currently accepting proposals for public art donation. Please check back for updates.
- Guidelines for Gifts of Art Intended for Permanent Placement at Public Sites (180 KB)
- Park Board guidelines for the donation of public art or memorials (120 KB)
Murals
- Make an outdoor mural
- City of Vancouver Mural Guidelines - Land Use and Development Policies and Guidelines (80.26 KB)
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 (75.10 KB)
Public Art Review Plan
This report summarizes the findings of the first comprehensive evaluation of the City of Vancouver's Public Art Program since it began in 1991.
- Read the Public Art Review Plan (251.67 KB)
Private Development Guidelines and Policies
- Public Art Guidelines for Rezoned Development [RETIRED] (108 KB), applicable to rezonings referred to public hearing on or before July 31, 2014.
- Public Art Policy and Procedures for Rezoned Developments [CURRENT] (821 KB), applicable to rezonings referred to public hearing after July 31, 2014.
De-accession guidelines
Procedures have been established for removing art work from public sites under City or Park Board jurisdiction.
- Read the De-accession Guidelines (22.81 KB)
Additional sources of public art call information
Providing information from Toronto to national and international artists.
A US-based resource that includes opportunities for Canadian and international artists.
A UK-based service listing public art calls.
Information and knowledge on an international scale.
