Call for Submissions: George Street Construction Hoarding Public Art, Toronto

The City of Toronto invites artists to apply for the opportunity for their work to be included as part of the custom art hoarding, to be installed along the 309-345 George Street construction. This is a two-stage competition for practicing artists who work in two-dimensional media. Priority will be given to artists that have lived experience or a connection to the Moss Park and Garden District Heritage Conservation District neighbourhood. One artist will be selected to have their work reproduced and printed on aluminum composite material (ACM) that will be installed along the construction site. The custom art hoarding will enhance the overall public environment and pedestrian streetscape experience for as long as the George Street construction is ongoing. Each shortlisted artist will be paid an artist fee of $1,000 to design a custom concept for the hoarding, preferably artwork that references the character and history of Moss Park and the Garden District Heritage Conservation District neighbourhood. The commissioned artist must submit their designs in a format that can be reproduced and printed on aluminum composite material (ACM) for the site (i.e. print-ready files). Artists will not be permitted to paint/directly alter the custom art hoarding surfaces once installed.