Are you an artist located in Durham Region (or with a strong connection to the Region) interested in gaining public art experience?
Durham Region and STEPS Public Art are seeking sixteen (16) artists to submit digital artwork (including high resolution photographs of your paintings, etc.) to animate traffic control boxes at street corners throughout the Region. This is a paid opportunity to expand your public art experience!
About the Opportunity
Client: Durham Region (Client) and STEPS Public Art (Project Manager)
Location: Durham Region, Ontario
Timeline: Final submission will take place between November 27 – December 6, 2023
Number of Artists Selected: Sixteen (16)
Artist Qualifications: Connections to the local Durham community (this includes Indigenous peoples, current and former residents, and artists with a strong connection to the local community)
Details:
- The selected artists will each submit one (1) high resolution digitized artwork at minimum 300dpi that does not pixelate at eight (8) feet tall
- Artwork will be printed three (3) times in the next five (5) years on traffic boxes (Approximate Dimensions: 60″ H x 30″ W x 17″ D)
- A Second Rights Agreement will be executed between the Artist and the Region of Durham
Artist Fee: $1,100 per selected artist (inclusive of HST)
Application Deadline: Monday, November 13, 2023 at 11:59 PM ET
Key Dates:
- November 13, 2023: Application Deadline
- November 14 – November 24, 2023: Artist Selection Period
- November 27 – December 6, 2023: Agreement executed and final artwork submitted
Applications for this call are now closed.
Artist Credit: Aditi Kashyap
Photo Credit: May Shi
We All Belong in Durham
This project celebrates everyone who calls Durham home. Residents of Durham represent nearly every culture and speak almost every language and immigration enriches our culture and strengthens our economy. Not only does this give Durham a competitive advantage—allowing access to markets around the world—it also brings diverse insights, innovation, and traditions to our doorstep.
Whoever you are—no matter your belief, your culture, your identity or your language—you belong in Durham.
The Durham is Our Home campaign is an initiative led by Durham Region and the Durham Local Immigration Partnership.
Accessibility Notice
Applicants who have a disability or who need support applying for this opportunity are encouraged to contact Krupa Patel, Placemaking Associate at krupa@stepspublicart.org or call 1-888-783-7780 extension 3 at least one week before the application deadline to allow STEPS and Durham Region to accommodate your needs.
Contact
Krupa Patel
Placemaking Associate
1-888-783-7780 ext. 3
krupa@stepspublicart.org
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