City of Toronto Call to Artists for Expression of Interest (EOI)
Artist Required for Public Artwork
Value of the Awarded Commission: $400,000.00 CAD
Location: Clover Hill Park – St. Joseph Street and Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Project Profile:
The City of Toronto Arts & Culture Services is working with Parks, Forestry & Recreation and the Ward 27 Councillor’s Office on the high-profile re-development of Clover Hill Park. The park will provide a multi-faceted gathering space within an urban setting, serving as a cultural and community venue.
One (1) Public Art Opportunity:
A new sculpture / public artwork will be provided by a professional artist, selected through an open international competition.
Two-stage Competition:
This is a two-stage, open international competition. In the first stage, five artists will be selected to develop concept proposals. For the second stage, each artist will be paid a fee to develop a project proposal based on a Terms of Reference document provided by Arts & Culture Services.
For full competition and submission details please refer to the City of Toronto’s website: Clover Hill Public Art Competition.
Submissions must be received by 4 pm, Friday June 5, 2015
Award of Contract:
The Terms of Reference will specify the commissioning of a sculptural artwork awarded to the winning artist as a design and build contract. The artwork is to be installed by fall of 2016. The project budget is estimated at $400,000.00 CAD.
