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Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Suspended installation commission for Ontario artists
Latest source updateLast Update: July 7, 2026Latest change: The Call for Proposals: Atrium Commission now states that the call is closed, and the submission and contact instructions were removed from the page.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 7, 2026
Latest change: The Call for Proposals: Atrium Commission now states that the call is closed, and the submission and contact instructions were removed from the page.
Atrium Commission Closed
The Call for Proposals: Atrium Commission page now includes a closed notice, changing the applicant window for this opportunity. The visible submission deadline remains April 30, 2026, 11:59pm EST, but the page no longer shows the submission instructions or the contact email and phone details that were previously listed. The page still describes the project, timeline, eligibility, and the $35,000 CAD budget, but the application section is now reduced to a closed notice rather than an active submission guide.
Funding available
$ 35,000
Deadline
April 30, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery Atrium Commission is a suspended artwork commission for artists, designers, and collectives in Ontario. It supports a site-responsive contemporary installation for the gallery lobby, with artist fees, shipping, travel, installation, exhibition, and other production expenses directly related to the artwork.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a new site-responsive artwork suspended in the atrium.
- Installation of a long-term public artwork in the gallery lobby.
- Development of a contemporary installation responding to Oshawa and the Durham region.
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest
- Design Proposal
- CV
- Work samples for 2-3 relevant projects
- Two references
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Artists
- Designers
- Collectives
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees for design and fabrication.
- Shipping, travel, installation, and exhibition fees.
- Other incidental and production expenses directly related to the artwork.
Selection criteria
- Conceptual clarity and distinct artistic voice.
- Site-responsiveness to the gallery and local context.
- Material experimentation and environmental responsibility.
- Strong visual impact and accessibility for a wide audience.
- Feasibility, durability, and safe installation.
Processing and Agreement
- Successful applicants are contacted by mid-May.
- A contract is signed before the project moves forward.
- Site visits may be conducted as needed.
- Regular studio visits are held during production.
- The work is installed onsite by RMG staff in January 2027.
Additional information
- Selected applicant will sign a contract with the gallery.
- Regular studio visits may be virtual.
- The artwork will be returned to the artist after the exhibition period.
- Applicants may self-identify in their proposals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery Program
What is the Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery?
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery Atrium Commission is a suspended artwork commission for artists, designers, and collectives in Ontario. It supports a site-responsive contemporary installation for the gallery lobby, with artist fees, shipping, travel, installation, exhibition, and other production expenses directly related to the artwork.
How much funding can be received?
Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery Funds up to $35,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery program?
To be eligible for the Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery program, you must:
Ontario-based artists, designers, or collectives
Contemporary art background required
Previous public exhibition required
What expenses are eligible under Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery?
Creation of a new site-responsive artwork suspended in the atrium.
Installation of a long-term public artwork in the gallery lobby.
Development of a contemporary installation responding to Oshawa and the Durham region.
Who can I contact for more information about the Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery?
You can contact The Robert McLaughlin Gallery by email at ghamilton@rmg.on.ca or by phone at 905-576-3000.
Where is the Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery available?
The Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Atrium Commission - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is a Grant and Funding