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Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026
Create artwork for a regional bus wrap
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,750
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This call seeks an original full-color design for the Every Child Matters bus wrap. The selected artist will receive $5,750 plus HST, and the artwork will support public education and reconciliation-focused awareness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,750 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of an original full-color digital artwork.
- Adaptation of existing artwork for a bus wrap design.
- Development of concept sketches and final design files.
Documents Needed
- Statement of interest
- Up to 10 images of previous original artwork
- CV or bio with contact details
- Two professional references
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local artists.
- Graphic designers.
- Illustrators.
- Emerging, mid-career, and established Indigenous artists.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants outside Waterloo Region.
- Applicants who are not of Indigenous ancestry.
- Teams without a single artist representative.
Eligible expenses
- Artist fee for the completed design.
- Concept sketch fee for selected finalists.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Incomplete applications.
- Late applications.
Eligible geographic areas
- Waterloo Region
Selection criteria
- Statement of interest and connection to the project theme (30%).
- Strength of submitted past work (40%).
- Uniqueness and public appeal (20%).
- Ability to complete the work on time (10%).
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application document
- Combine all application materials into a single document.
- Keep the document to 10 pages or fewer.
- Step 2: Assemble required content
- Include a statement of interest.
- Add up to 10 images of previous original artwork.
- Include a CV or bio with contact information and references.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Email the single document to rap@waterloo.ca.
- Submit before March 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Finalists are selected to create concept designs on a bus layout template.
- Final designs are displayed anonymously and may be voted on by the community.
- The finalists are notified of the design result.
Additional information
- The selected artist will be paid $5,750 plus HST, if applicable.
- Up to three finalists may be selected to develop concept sketches.
- Each finalist will receive $200 for the concept sketch stage.
- The artwork will be used for one year across regional and municipal communications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 Program
What is the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026?
This call seeks an original full-color design for the Every Child Matters bus wrap. The selected artist will receive $5,750 plus HST, and the artwork will support public education and reconciliation-focused awareness.
How much funding can be received?
Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 Funds up to $5,750 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 program?
To be eligible for the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 program, you must:
Indigenous artist aged 18+.
Lives in Waterloo Region.
Can deliver high-resolution digital files.
What expenses are eligible under Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026?
Creation of an original full-color digital artwork.
Adaptation of existing artwork for a bus wrap design.
Development of concept sketches and final design files.
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026?
You can contact Sunnyside Foundation by email at rap@waterloo.ca or by phone at 519-575-4400.
Where is the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 available?
The Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for Artists: Every Child Matters bus wrap design 2025-2026 is a Grant and Funding