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title: >-
  Call for Artists and Writers – Transitions: Civic Square Hoarding Project at
  Burlington City Hall
description: >-
  Public art call for Burlington-based artists and writers to display existing
  work on construction hoarding. Theme: Transitions. $400 CAD, 21 commissions.
  Deadline May 22, 2026.
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status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-05'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Public art
organization: City of Burlington
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-burlington'
deadline: '2026-05-22'
location: 'Burlington Civic Square, Burlington, ON, Canada'
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compensationRange: '$400 CAD per commission (exclusive of HST), up to 21 commissions available'
disciplines:
  - visual art
  - graphic art
  - illustration
  - photography
  - sculpture
  - poetry
  - writing
careerStages:
  - Emerging artist
  - Established
  - Mid-career
---

# Call for Artists and Writers – Transitions: Civic Square Hoarding Project at Burlington City Hall

**Hosted by:** City of Burlington

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Burlington Civic Square, Burlington, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** May 22, 2026

## About This Program

> "Transitions"

Public art commission for artists and writers to display existing works on 48" x 48" construction hoarding panels during the Civic Square Renewal project at Burlington City Hall. Theme: Transitions — reflecting the present moment, changes underway, or possibilities ahead, including the city's multicultural strength, its past, or future possibilities. All media presentable in signage format are welcome: visual art, graphic art, illustration, photography, poetry, short story, non-fiction; photographs of 3D works (sculpture, fashion, craft) also accepted. Visual artwork must be scalable to max 44" width × 34" height, supplied as high-resolution digital file. Writing submissions max 150 words. Work must be suitable for all ages in a public space and comply with AODA guidelines. $400 CAD artist fee per commission (exclusive of HST), up to 21 commissions available.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established, Mid-career
- **Geographic Eligibility:** Local
- **Disciplines:** visual art, graphic art, illustration, photography, sculpture, poetry, writing
- **Note:** Open to Burlington-based artists and writers at all career stages, and to members of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation or Six Nations of the Grand River regardless of current residency. Artist collectives and artist-led teams encouraged. Strongly encourages applications from equity-seeking communities: Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+, and persons living at intersectionalities.

## Compensation & Benefits

$400 CAD per commission (exclusive of HST), up to 21 commissions available

**Includes:** Commission fee

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 5, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 22, 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/