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title: "Call for Submissions: Sherwood Heights Multi-Sport Park Mural, Strathcona County"
description: Commission to design and paint a large-scale exterior mural at a multi-sport park in Sherwood Park, AB. $20,000 CAD all-inclusive budget.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/cad87841-faa8-4ff1-ad1d-0523283ad9ca
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-04-17"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Public art
organization: Strathcona County
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/strathcona-county
deadline: "2026-06-04"
location: Sherwood Heights Multi-Sport Park, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
isOnline: false
compensationRange: $20,000 CAD inclusive of artist fees, insurance, materials, equipment, and travel
disciplines:
  - mural
  - painting
  - public art
---

# Call for Submissions: Sherwood Heights Multi-Sport Park Mural, Strathcona County

**Hosted by:** Strathcona County

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Sherwood Heights Multi-Sport Park, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada | **Deadline:** June 4, 2026

## About This Program

> "Welcoming, inclusive public environment for a diverse multi-sport park community"

Commission to design and paint a large-scale exterior mural on a freestanding cinder block skate shack/washroom/concession building at Sherwood Heights Multi-Sport Park in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Four exterior walls available, each approximately 30 ft wide × 8 ft 8 in high. Work should create a welcoming, inclusive environment for a community engaging in skating, baseball, pickleball, and children's play. Special consideration given to local artists, artists living and working on Treaty 6 Territory, and equity-deserving communities including BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** mural, painting, public art
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to professional artists and artist teams aged 18 and over. Special consideration for local artists, artists living and working on Treaty 6 Territory, and equity-deserving communities including BIPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists.

### Additional Requirements

One PDF file (maximum 10 MB) including: portfolio (maximum 10 images), CV, Artist Bio, Letter of Intent, and contact information for two references. Letter of Intent should outline the type of mural interested in creating, proposed themes and imagery, how much of the building to activate, and any accessibility requirements.

## Compensation & Benefits

$20,000 CAD inclusive of artist fees, insurance, materials, equipment, and travel

**Includes:** Commission fee

All-inclusive budget of $20,000 CAD covering artist fees, insurance, materials, equipment, and travel. Washrooms, water access, and storage space available onsite during production.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 16, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 4, 2026
- **Program End:** August 31, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://akimbo.ca/listings/call-for-submissions-sherwood-heights-multi-sport-park-mural-strathcona-county/