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Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project
Two-stage public art opportunity in downtown Kingston
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This public art opportunity supported the creation of an exterior artwork for the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage in downtown Kingston. It was a two-stage call for professional artists and artist teams, with selected applicants receiving an artist fee and a design contract.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Increase social or community impact
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Target groups
- General public, Artists / creatives, Community leaders
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- Local
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Professional artists
- Artist teams
- Artists based in Kingston and surrounding areas
Eligible expenses
- Artist fees for Stage 2 submissions.
- Artist fee for the final artwork.
Eligible geographic areas
- Kingston
Activities funded
- Creation of an exterior public artwork for the parking garage.
- Development of artwork through a two-stage open call.
- Production and installation of the final artwork panels.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit an Expression of Interest
- Provide your artistic practice.
- Explain your creative approach for the project.
- Include examples of previous work.
- Step 2: Await shortlisting
- The selection panel reviews EOIs.
- Up to three applicants are invited to Stage 2.
- Step 3: Submit Stage 2 proposal
- Prepare a detailed proposal.
- Take part in the public feedback process.
- Step 4: Final selection
- The panel reviews proposals and community feedback.
- The successful artist receives a design contract.
Documents Needed
- Expression of Interest outlining artistic practice
- Creative approach for the project
- Examples of previous work
- Detailed proposal for Stage 2, if shortlisted
Selection criteria
- How well the proposal responds to the site, conceptually and technically.
- Community feedback on the shortlisted proposals.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed by a selection panel of arts professionals and community representatives.
- Up to three applicants were shortlisted for Stage 2.
- Shortlisted artists submitted detailed proposals and received public feedback.
- The panel selected the finalist based on site response and community input.
- The successful artist was awarded a design contract.
Additional information
- The project is complete and no longer open.
- Selected artists received a fee for Stage 2 and the final artwork.
- The artwork was coordinated and installed by the City of Kingston.
- Accommodation was available for applicants with disabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project Program
What is the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project?
This public art opportunity supported the creation of an exterior artwork for the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage in downtown Kingston. It was a two-stage call for professional artists and artist teams, with selected applicants receiving an artist fee and a design contract.
Who is eligible for the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project program?
To be eligible for the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project program, you must:
Professional artists or teams
Based in Kingston area
Two-stage submission process
What expenses are eligible under Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project?
Artist fees for Stage 2 submissions.
Artist fee for the final artwork.
Who can I contact for more information about the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project?
You can contact City of Kingston by email at publicart@cityofkingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-0000.
Where is the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project available?
The Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project?
Robert Bruce Memorial Parking Garage Public Art Project is funded by City of Kingston