October 30, 2017
City of Campbell River looking for innovative public art proposals
Calling all artists with great ideas for public art in Campbell River. The
City of Campbell River is seeking public art proposals from artists and
artist teams this November.
“With this call to artists for public art proposals, the City is seeking
suggestions to help incorporate art into everyday life,” says Lynn Wark, the
City’s recreation and culture manager. “The City wants to cultivate even
more vibrant, visually exciting and identifiable spaces in the community,
and this call is an opportunity to suggest public art in any part or
neighbourhood of Campbell River.”
Artists and artist teams working in a wide range of media, permanent or
temporary, are encouraged to apply with proposals that address the following
goals:
§ Have public art viewed as a valuable contributor to the economic, social
and cultural development of Campbell River. Encourage local tourism and
create signature features for international guests.
§ Incorporate public art into the design of selected civic and private
developments. Encourage partnerships between creative professionals,
community groups, social development programs, artists, children and other
cultural groups.
§ Foster community engagement in public spaces through storytelling, music,
sound, performance, dance, literature, spoken word, new media and fine art.
Possible project categories:
1. Community Based – Collaborative, collective art making that integrates
professional artists into community groups or processes.
2. Special Projects (Permanent and Temporary) – Explore creating art
through residencies, new media, interactive, video and sound-based works.
3. Permanent Site-Specific Projects – Artwork designed for permanent
installation in a specific community location to act as a point of interest
for local residents and visitors.
The City encourage all cultures and sectors of the community to apply.
Decisions related to public art projects will be approved by Mayor and
Council.
Find more information on this public art call and submit an application at
campbellriverpublicart.ca. Deadline for submissions is 4 p.m. Nov. 30.
For more information, call Lynn Wark, Recreation and Culture Manager, at
250-923-7911.
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Contact: Lynn Wark, Recreation and Culture Manager
250-923-7911
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