Cabbagetown BIA Public Art - National Call to Canadian Artists

City of Toronto Ward 13 and Cabbagetown BIA Public Art: Request for Community Feedback

Deadline to Submit: November 20th, 2026, by 11:59 PM EDT

What is Happening?

STEPS Public Art, the Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the City of Toronto’s BIA Office invited professional Canadian artists and artist teams with connections to Toronto to submit qualifications for the first stage of a two-stage public art competition. This opportunity is for the creation of a new public artwork (or series of artworks) to be installed in Toronto’s Cabbagetown BIA on the public right of way adjacent to the sidewalk at Amelia Street and Parliament Street. The work(s) of art should incorporate the character, history, environment, and culture of the neighbourhood.

Five (5) artists/artist teams have been shortlisted and have created detailed proposals. Now is your chance to let us know which one resonates most with you and why! Fill out the short forms below for each artist and let us know!

How To Get Involved

Below you will find five (5) Google Forms, one for each shortlisted artist/artist team, showcasing their proposed artwork, along with a video and detailed description. Have a look through each form and let us know what resonates most with you!

How We Will Use Your Input

Your feedback will be shared with the Selection Panel to aid in their decision-making process of the final commissioned artist or artist team. The Selection Panel will choose one (1) artist or artist team — whose vision and ability best suit the overall scope and intent of the project. The selected artists will be notified in Winter 2026. The public artwork will be fabricated and installed by Fall 2027.

What We Are Looking to Learn

We want to learn which artwork resonates most with you, and why!

How much do you like the proposed artwork?
How well do you feel the artwork fits within the surrounding area or community?
How well do you feel the artwork will enhance the space or make it more inviting?
How visually appealing or engaging do you find the artwork?
Does the artwork feel distinctive or memorable?