Public Art Commissions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Municipality of North Perth seeks Canadian professional artists to create two public artworks for installation in Monkton and Gowanstown. Selected artists receive a combined budget of $50,000 CAD. Deadline is August 31, 2026. Ontario-based artists or those with North Perth connections are encouraged to apply.
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Deadline. August 31, 2026
“August 31st, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Questions accepted until July 20th, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. Two artists or teams selected to create commissioned public artworks installed in Monkton and Gowanstown
“$25,000 CAD per site ($50,000 total, not including HST) covering design, fabrication, shipping, installation, engineering, insurance, permits, travel, and incidental expenses. Up to 3 shortlisted artists receive $1,000 CAD honorarium (inclusive of HST) for proposal development. Municipality provides”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Design and fabrication through Fall 2027 installation. Shortlisted artists develop proposals October–December 2026; selected artist fabricates March–Fall 2027.
Who can apply. Canadian professional artists and artist teams. Artists from Ontario or with connection to Ontario and North Perth are strongly encouraged. Professional artist defined by Canada Council for the Arts: specialized artistic training, peer reco
“Canadian professional artists and artist teams”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Two-stage competition. Stage 1: Selection Panel (2 North Perth staff, 2 community members, 1 Economic Development Advisory Committee member) reviews submissions August/September 2026, selects up to 3 finalists based on artistic excellence, relevant experience, and ability to create innovative, engag”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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