Public art competitions
These formal competitions are conducted according to our purchasing bylaw (PDF).
To bid on a project, applicants must request a copy of the RFP via email and closely follow the requirements.
Open for bidding
| Project name | Alexandra Park Public Art |
| Proposal submission deadline | May 20, 2020 by 2:00 p.m. EST |
| Value | $18,000.00 |
| Location | Alexandra Park |
Description
City of Waterloo is inviting artists to respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of a new public art work. The total all-inclusive budget for the final design of this Public Art project is $18,000.
For the purposes of this competition, an artist is a person who is critically recognized as an artist, possesses skill, training and/or experience in their artistic discipline, is active in and committed to their art practice, has the ability to work within a collaborative environment, and has demonstrated experience creating art. Demonstrated experience creating outdoor public art will be considered an asset.
Application
To bid on this project, contact procurement@waterloo.ca for a copy of the request for proposal.
Expressions of Interest
| Project name | Hughes Lane Art Walk |
| Proposal submission deadline | May 8, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. EST |
| Value | $500 - $1,000 |
| Location | Hughes Lane |
Description
City of Waterloo is inviting artists to respond to an Expression of Interest to participate in a mural project along Hughes Lane. There are several opportunities available with plans to hire 8 to 10 artists. The total all-inclusive budget for the final design of this each mural will range from $500 to $1,000.00, depending on the size and scale of each installation.
For the purposes of this competition, an artist is a person who is critically recognized as an artist, possesses skill, training and/or experience in their artistic discipline, is active in and committed to their art practice, has the ability to work within a collaborative environment, and has demonstrated experience creating art. Demonstrated experience creating murals will be considered an asset.