Request for Qualifications: William Hawrelak Park Public Art Project, Edmonton

The Edmonton Arts Council (EAC), on behalf of the City of Edmonton, is seeking an artist or artist team residing in Canada to create one (1) or two (2) freestanding sculptures responding to the site and the surrounding land at one or two designated locations in William Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, Alberta. The selected artist may choose Location 1 for a single sculpture or Location 1 and 2 for a pair of sculptures. Emerging artists, Indigenous artists and artists from equity-seeking backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for Request for Qualifications: Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 11:59am MT (noon)

This Request for Qualifications includes a two-stage selection process.

Project Budget: $290,000. This budget encompasses all costs directly associated with the creation and installation of the artwork, including materials, fabrication, foundations, transportation, and installation. Artists are responsible for allocating their own artist fees.

Project Description

Hawrelak Park temporarily closed in spring 2023 for rehabilitation work and is expected to reopen in early 2026. Nestled by the North Saskatchewan River, Hawrelak Park is located in south central Edmonton near the neighbourhood of Windsor Park, the University of Alberta and the Royal Mayfair Golf Club. Upon reopening, the park will once again serve as a year-round gathering spot in the heart of the city.

The sculpture(s) will be situated in planting islands surrounded by shared-use pathways. Both locations will be highly visible with Location 1 next to the northeast side of the lake surrounded by paths leading to the main pavilion. Location 2, close to the south side of the lake, connects the park’s perimeter shared-use path with the central path running past the community pavilion, Heritage Amphitheatre, boat house, and main pavilion. Location 1 and Location 2 connect via the central shared-use path.

The artwork will be approved by the EAC and stakeholders prior to artwork installation.

If relevant to the artist’s process, preliminary ideas for research and engagement for the William Hawrelak Park Public Art Project may be included in the submission.

Project Timeline

• Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 11:59am MT (noon): Deadline for Request for Qualifications
• Spring 2025: Final artwork proposal due
• Fall 2025: Artwork installation complete

These dates are preliminary, and subject to change due to weather conditions.

For more information on this opportunity and to apply, visit edmontonarts.ca.

If you have questions, please email support@edmontonarts.ca.

Edmonton Arts Council
Phone: 780−424−2787 | Email: info@​edmontonarts.​ca
Prince of Wales Armouries, 2nd Floor (#222)
10440 108 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5H 3Z9