Our Public Art Programs support excellence in public art of many kinds, by emerging and established artists, in new and traditional media, and through award-winning commissions and artist collaborations.
The program produces contemporary art for public spaces throughout the city.
What's happeningPlatforms: We Are Here, Live
We’ve commissioned 23 emerging and established Vancouver, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nations based artists to create pieces that reflect the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, which we will present on platforms across Vancouver until November 2022.
Current public art projects
Platforms: We Are Here, Live
A monthly series of public art projects being presented from June until the year’s end.
The collective agency project
The Collective Agency Project provides a group of older adults with a unique opportunity to work with established artists.
Centennial Totem Pole Conservation Project
We're reviewing the future of the Centennial Totem Pole located in Hadden Park just south of the Maritime Museum in Kitsilano.
Hastings Park: Home + Away
Home + Away is a playful public artwork with seating for over 40 people at Hastings Park's Empire Fields.
Contacts
Public Art Program
501 - 111 West Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4
ArtsFinder
Arts, Culture, and Environment Park Board
2099 Beach Ave
Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4