---
title: >-
  Call for Expressions of Interest: Public Art – Alton Terrace Reimagined, City
  of Burlington
description: >-
  Public art commission ($50,000 CAD) for Ontario-based artists to reimagine
  Alton Community Centre's terrace in Burlington with immersive artwork
  celebrating civic identity.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/874e4f6d-18f4-4284-b0dd-facb5a1e31c7'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-04-17'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Public art
organization: City of Burlington
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-burlington'
deadline: '2026-05-15'
location: 'Alton Community Centre, Burlington, ON, Canada'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  $50,000 artist commission (plus HST, if applicable). All travel costs must be
  accounted for within this budget.
disciplines:
  - sculpture
  - mural
  - installation
  - mixed media
  - painting
---

# Call for Expressions of Interest: Public Art – Alton Terrace Reimagined, City of Burlington

**Hosted by:** City of Burlington

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Alton Community Centre, Burlington, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** May 15, 2026

## About This Program

> "Civic identity, collective memory, and community life in the Alton neighbourhood"

Commission to reimagine the Alton Community Centre terrace (3040 Tim Dobbie Dr., Burlington, ON) as an immersive public artwork celebrating civic identity, collective memory, and community belonging. Artists may propose sculptural elements, painted murals on concrete walls or paving tiles, vinyl wraps, functional design elements (benches, shade structures), and interactive features. Designated areas include a glass railing, concrete wall, paving tiles, garden bed, open space, and ping pong table (which must remain but may be relocated or incorporated into the design). The selected artist will develop a detailed design and community engagement plan in consultation with staff and a selection panel, and must facilitate all installation phases, public engagement activities, and the unveiling event (Summer–Fall 2026).

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** sculpture, mural, installation, mixed media, painting
- **Note:** Open to Ontario-based professional artists or artist teams. A professional artist is defined as someone with specialized skills/training in their discipline, a history of public presentation, and critical recognition. The selected artist(s) must be able to travel to Burlington for installation, all public engagement activities, and the unveiling event. All travel costs must be included in the Project Budget. Encourages submissions from Black, Indigenous, and racialized individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, people with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups.

### Additional Requirements

1. Expression of Interest Statement (high-level statement outlining interest in the project). 2. Biography (short biography of relevant interests, experiences and qualifications; consolidated bio if team). 3. Curriculum Vitae/Artist Resume (recent qualifications and artistic activities; consolidated CV if team). 4. Artwork Samples (up to 10 images of past artwork illustrating a related body of work). 5. Image List (numbered list corresponding to artwork samples, including title, date, materials, dimensions, locations, commissioning agent/client, and budget if applicable). Conceptual drawings are not required at this stage.

## Compensation & Benefits

$50,000 artist commission (plus HST, if applicable). All travel costs must be accounted for within this budget.

**Includes:** Commission fee

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 16, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 15, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Olivia Hope, Advisor, Cultural Programs

**Email:** publicart@burlington.ca

**Phone:** 289-208-4699

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://burlingtonpublicart.com/calls-for-artists/