Back to SearchNiagara is looking to commission an outdoor public art sculpture that celebrates Indigenous history and cultures. The sculpture is to be installed within the newly constructed International Plaza at Niagara Regional Headquarters and has the opportunity for national exposure during the upcoming 2022 Canada Summer Games event this summer.
Niagara Region has issued an Expression of Interest as an invitation to all emerging, mid-career and established Indigenous artists (18 years of age and older) of Indigenous ancestry. Niagara region is full of the rich history of Indigenous peoples who have lived in the area for thousands of years, and is currently home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples from across Turtle Island.
The public art feature will be located in a prominent location at the northwest corner of the International Plaza, corner of Sir Isaac Brock Way (Regional Road 71) and Merrittville Highway (Regional Road 50), across the street from the Canada Games Park and Brock University.
Artists are asked to submit one final design for an outdoor sculptural installation, which must be installed by June 30, 2022. Interested parties must send submissions by 2 p.m. on March 4, 2022 through the project webpage.
Submission requirements
Artists are invited to submit a proposal that would consist of:
1. An artist rendering of the sculpture (if not yet created) or a photo of the art feature. The sculpture may be created in any media (indicate ceramic, wood, stone, bone etc.) that can be installed outdoors and withstand weather conditions.
2. Specific details of the sculpture, including:
- Materials to be used;
- Not exceed 6.0 m in height;
- Fit within a 3.0 by 3.0 area or within the boundary in the attached location map (Appendix A);
- Designed to be seen from multiple angles and vantage points.
3. Description of installation requirements – describe all installation requirements and include plans, images, technical requirements, lighting, where applicable/ available.
4. Description of maintenance requirements – minimal maintenance is preferred.
5. Description (500 words or less) of the sculpture’s inspiration and how it contributes to honouring and celebrating Indigenous peoples in Niagara;
6. Description (500 words or less) of how the sculpture engages the viewer;
7. Short written description of how, if selected, the artist can meet the installation deadline of June 30, 2022 and
8. Details of the cost to design/build/install the art feature.
Niagara Region will undertake a review of submitted proposals to determine if the submission is within our stated budget of $25,000. Submissions will include all details noted above and have the ability to meet the deliverable date. A selection committee intends to select the winning submission by March 11, 2022. More information can be found at the Niagara Region website.
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