Public Art Roster

This artist roster ensures local emerging and established artists, designers and other creative professionals are offered the chance to present their work in the public realm as opportunities arise.

The City of Port Coquitlam Public Art Program strives to create vibrant and welcoming public spaces by integrating artwork into civic infrastructure projects, working in collaboration with several service areas, including Planning and Development, Engineering, Transportation, Public Works and Parks services.

These artist projects support Port Coquitlam’s arts scene by enabling partnerships, connections and collaboration among diverse organizations, sites and creative partners, and engage Port Coquitlam residents and visitors with creative experiences and artistic encounters in their daily life.

Each artist opportunity will have its own project parameters and will be communicated to the commissioned artist or creative professional upon initiation of the project. The project parameters will include location, project type, design considerations and artist fees.

Artists on the roster will not be guaranteed a contract for a project. Roster artists can also choose to reject offered contracts from the City. Projects with physical labour, onsite work, or fabrication will require the artist to carry commercial general liability insurance and Work Safe BC coverage, which must be demonstrated at the time of contracting.

Artist fees for individual projects will range from $500 to $2,500. The budget includes, but is not limited to: artist fees, design, production, documentation photography and all taxes, excluding GST. Fees for artistic services will be scaled in accordance with the project scope of work. Artist fees will not exceed $2,500. 

Artists and other creative professionals residing or working within commuting distance of Port Coquitlam are eligible to apply for this roster. City employees are not eligible to apply.

• Demonstrated ability to produce work of the highest quality.
• Experience in producing work that reflects community identity and assists in building meaningful cultural places.
• Demonstrated capacity to complete work within established project schedules and timelines.

A selection panel consisting of a combination community representatives and City staff will engage in a one-stage artist selection process to review all artist applications. At the conclusion of the process, the panel will recommend up to 20 creative professionals for the roster. Indigenous artists and artists from equity-seeking communities are encouraged to apply.

Email all documentation as one (1) PDF document to [email protected] or fill out the online form at portcoquitlam.ca/artists

• ARTIST CV: two-page maximum, including all relevant contact information.
• ARTIST BIO: no more than 200 words, a concise third-person narrative that summarizes your artistic background, education, accomplishments, and career milestones.
• STATEMENT OF INTENT: no more than 300 words, describing artist practice and experience of work, areas of interest or exploration in public art and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• WORK SAMPLES: Up to ten (10) supporting image examples of previous work. Please include low resolution images of past work that can be submitted as a high-resolution print file. Work that incorporates vibrant colour palettes and minimal areas of solid colour will better deter graffiti. One image per page. Please include artist name(s), title, year, location and medium information to be on each image page.

We strive to implement an inclusive and accessible program that enables all individuals to engage fully in our programs. If completion of the written application poses barriers, we will accept oral applications. Please contact [email protected] or phone (604) 927-8440 if you require additional supports or have any accessibility-related questions.

1. The selected artist may be required to show proof of Worksafe BC coverage and $1,000,000 general liability insurance.
2. Please be advised that the City and the selection panel are not obliged to accept any of the submissions and may reject all submissions. The City reserves the right to re-issue the Artist Call as required.
3. All submissions to this Artist Call become the property of the City. All information provided under the submission is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (BC) and shall only be withheld from release if an exemption from release is permitted by the Act. The artist shall retain copyright in the concept proposal. While every precaution will be taken to prevent the loss or damage of submissions, the City and its agents shall not be liable for any loss or damage, however caused.
4. Submissions received after the deadline and those that are found to be incomplete will not be reviewed.

Please be advised that the City and the selection panel are not obliged to accept any of the submissions and may reject all submissions. All submissions to this Artist Call become the property of the City. All information provided under the submission is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (BC) and shall only be withheld from release if an exemption from release is permitted by the Act. The artist shall retain copyright of the submitted documents. While every precaution will be taken to prevent the loss or damage of submissions, the City and its agents shall not be liable for any loss or damage, however caused.

Questions? Please contact the City of Port Coquitlam Public Art Program:

Tel: 604-927-8440
Email: [email protected]