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Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork
Temporary Pride-themed public art opportunity
Last Update: June 22, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Erin, Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Pickering Call to Artists invites a local artist or artist team to create Pride 2026 digital artwork for temporary vinyl window murals at City Hall. The work must be original and may include concept design, artist statement, portfolio pieces, and related project materials.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Erin, Pickering
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Create Pride 2026 digital artwork for large-scale temporary vinyl window murals.
Documents Needed
- Artist statement
- Project statement
- Concept design
- Portfolio of past work
- References
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local artists or artist teams
- Professional artists, graphic designers, collaborative teams, architects, or landscape designers
- Applicants from Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving communities, including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and other diverse communities
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees
- Taxes
- Renderings
- Materials
- Insurance
Selection criteria
- Artistic merit
- Connection to the location, theme, and project intent
- Ability or feasibility to meet goals, technical requirements, timeline, and budget
How to apply
1
Review the opportunity
- Review the Call to Artists for Pride-themed temporary artwork at City Hall.
- Confirm that your proposal is for original digital artwork intended for large-scale vinyl window murals.
2
Prepare proposal package
- Prepare a single PDF proposal package for the RFP submission form.
- Include an artist statement, project statement, concept design, portfolio of past work, and references.
3
Submit the proposal
- Submit the PDF proposal package through the linked RFP submission form before the deadline.
- Ensure the application is filed by March 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST.
Processing and Agreement
- A public art jury of professional artists and community members evaluates proposals.
- Proposals are assessed on artistic merit, connection to the location/theme/project intent, and ability or feasibility to meet goals, technical requirements, timeline, and budget.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork Program
What is the Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork?
The City of Pickering Call to Artists invites a local artist or artist team to create Pride 2026 digital artwork for temporary vinyl window murals at City Hall. The work must be original and may include concept design, artist statement, portfolio pieces, and related project materials.
How much funding can be received?
Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork program?
To be eligible for the Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork program, you must:
Local artists or artist teams may apply.
Applicants may be professional artists, graphic designers, collaborative teams, architects, or landscape designers.
Applicants from Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving communities are welcome.
What expenses are eligible under Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork?
Create Pride 2026 digital artwork for large-scale temporary vinyl window murals.
Who can I contact for more information about the Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork?
You can contact City of Pickering by email at none or by phone at 905.420.4620.
Where is the Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork available?
The Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call to Artists – Request For Proposals (RFP)- Pride Themed Temporary Artwork is a undefined