---
title: >-
  Request for Expressions of Interest: Public Art for New Neighbourhood Park –
  Fraser Heights, City of Surrey
description: >-
  Public art commission for a new neighbourhood park in Surrey, BC. $100,000
  total budget for a freestanding artwork integrated into a 5-acre ecologically
  rich park.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/a04aae77-1967-49cd-a2ec-97bbed8e39d9'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-25'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Public art
organization: City of Surrey
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-surrey'
deadline: '2026-06-15'
location: '27D Neighbourhood Park (Lyncean Drive, Fraser Heights), Surrey, BC, Canada'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  $100,000 total budget inclusive of artist fees, design, materials,
  engineering, foundations, insurance, fabrication, travel, and taxes
disciplines:
  - sculpture
  - installation
  - public art
---

# Request for Expressions of Interest: Public Art for New Neighbourhood Park – Fraser Heights, City of Surrey

**Hosted by:** City of Surrey

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** 27D Neighbourhood Park (Lyncean Drive, Fraser Heights), Surrey, BC, Canada | **Deadline:** June 15, 2026

## About This Program

Public art commission for a new 5-acre park in Surrey's Fraser Heights. Create a freestanding artwork or series integrated into the landscape, engaging the site's ecology — Lyncean Creek, 230+ trees, riparian zone — with an emphasis on subtle discovery and place. $100,000 all-in budget. Two-phase selection with a $1,500 concept-development honorarium for shortlisted artists.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** sculpture, installation, public art
- **Note:** Open to professional artists and artist teams. Applicants must demonstrate creative expertise and technical skills to manage a project of this scale from concept development to installation, and the ability to liaise with project contractors and municipal staff.

### Additional Requirements

Contact details (name, address, email, phone). Letter of intent outlining interest in the project and site (max 300 words). CV showing past commissions, exhibitions, education, and relevant experience — one per team member if applying as a team. Artist statement introducing practice (max 300 words). Portfolio of up to 10 images of past work with titles, date, description, and materials; clearly indicate concept renderings if applicable. All items combined into a single PDF document (max 10 MB).

## Compensation & Benefits

$100,000 total budget inclusive of artist fees, design, materials, engineering, foundations, insurance, fabrication, travel, and taxes

**Includes:** Commission fee

The $100,000 is inclusive of all costs: artist fees, design, materials and equipment, engineering, foundations, insurance, fabrication, travel, and taxes.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 25, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 15, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/public-art/artist-calls-project-updates