Call for Expressions of Interest: Public Art for Atrium at New Central Library, Guelph

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Closes

November 30, 2026

Effort

About 4 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A two-phase commission to create an original three-dimensional public artwork for the atrium of Guelph's new Central Library. The artwork should invite wonder and joy, create a sense of place, and inspire community connection. Shortlisted artists receive a $2,500 +HST honorarium for Phase 2 proposal development.

Who it is for

Professional artists and artist-led teams whose primary residence is Canada and who are legally entitled to work in Canada, or Indigenous artists residing in or originating from Canada.

Open to artists in Canada.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Canada”

open to all

Where

Guelph, Canada

When

November 30, 2026

Runs April 1, 2027 to October 31, 2027

What you get

$250,000 +HST to design, create, produce, and install a three-dimensional public artwork for the library atrium, including artist fees, materials, fabrication, shipping, installation, and related costs.

What you need to apply

Expression of Interest, up to 500 words
Experience and Qualifications, 3 required
Support materials, 10 required
Letters of Reference

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://www.guelphpl.ca/call-to-artists-atrium-central-library