---
title: "Call for Submissions: George Street Construction Hoarding Public Art, Toronto"
description: Two-stage City of Toronto competition for 2D artists to design custom construction hoarding art on George Street; $8,000 fee for the commissioned artist.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/b2ff9b91-3022-46ab-860c-5d081739d500
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-03"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Public art
organization: City of Toronto
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-toronto
deadline: "2026-09-09"
location: George Street construction site, Toronto, ON, Canada
isOnline: false
compensationRange: $8,000 (+HST) fee for the commissioned artist; $1,000 artist fee for each of four shortlisted artists
disciplines:
  - two-dimensional media
---

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

**Hosted by:** City of Toronto

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** George Street construction site, Toronto, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** September 9, 2026

## About This Program

> "The character and history of Moss Park and the Garden District Heritage Conservation District neighbourhood"

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.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** two-dimensional media
- **Note:** Canadian artists. 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.

### Additional Requirements

Apply using the online application form. Applicants will be asked to provide a one-paragraph artist biography (2,500 character maximum) and images of five recent projects. They will also be asked to note if they have lived experience or a connection to the Moss Park and Garden District Heritage Conservation District neighbourhood in Toronto, and if they utilized AI in developing their application.

## Compensation & Benefits

$8,000 (+HST) fee for the commissioned artist; $1,000 artist fee for each of four shortlisted artists

**Includes:** Commission fee, Honorarium

Each shortlisted artist will be paid an artist fee of $1,000 to design a custom concept for the hoarding. The selected artist will be awarded an artist contract and will be paid a fee of $8,000 (+HST) for design and consultation services (including contract administration, project management, travel and other incidental expenses). City staff will manage all aspects of the production of the work, including budget, scheduling, coordination with the general contractor, and installation.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** September 3, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 9, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Katriina Campitelli, Public Art Officer

**Email:** publicartcompetitions@toronto.ca

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://ca.mar.medallia.com/georgestreethoarding