Public Art Commissions / Verified 2 September 2026
Mount Alison University seeks Mi'kmaq artists or Mi'kmaq-led teams to create hanging basket lights for the R.P. Bell Library Centre for Innovation breezeway. The commission is open to those with demonstrated knowledge of Mi'kmaq basketry traditions; collaborative partnerships with Wabanaki Nations artists are welcome if supporting a Mi'kmaq-led vision. Deadline: October 7, 2026.
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Deadline. October 7, 2026
“October 7, 2026, 4:00pm AT”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Commission to create hanging basket lights for R.P. Bell Library Centre for Innovation breezeway.
“$100,000 CAD all-inclusive (artist fees, design development, mock-ups, materials, fabrication, transportation, installation, applicable taxes).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Concept development October 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027; fabrication anticipated 2029; completion 2030. Artist must remain engaged through project completion.
Who can apply. Mi'kmaq artists and Mi'kmaq-led teams with demonstrated knowledge of Mi'kmaq basketry traditions. Collaborative partnerships with Wabanaki Nations artists welcome if supporting Mi'kmaq-led vision. Must be eligible to work in Canada. Mount A
“Must be eligible to work in Canada.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Selection committee including the project Indigenous Talking Circle and project team members. Based on artistic excellence, demonstrated experience, cultural knowledge of Mi'kmaq basketry, ability to realize permanent public artwork, and project alignment.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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