Opportunities for Artists

Our Public Art Program offers a variety of opportunities for professional artists.

What is a professional artist?

As per the Canada Council for the Arts, we define a professional artist as someone who:

An Auspicious Find by Lori Sobkowich (Prince's Island)

• has specialized training in visual art (not necessarily in academic institutions) and has produced an independent body of work;
• is recognized as such by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic discipline) and has maintained an independent professional practice for at least three years;
• is committed to devoting more time to artistic activity, if possible financially, and has had at least three public exhibitions of work in a professional context over a three year period.

Be sure to read each Call to Artists carefully for eligibility criteria and submission requirements.