Call for Proposals: Permanent Outdoor Sculpture at Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre

Call for Ontario-based Artists: Outdoor Sculpture Proposals

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025
Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, Niagara-on-the-Lake

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre invites Ontario-based artists and artist-led teams to submit proposals for a permanent sculpture to be installed on the outdoor grounds.

Project Highlights

• Project Goal: That the proposed Public Art work(s) reflect the agricultural roots of Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL), in particular the grape and wine industry’s impact on Niagara Region in honour of Paul and Andrée Bosc, 2006 NOTL Citizens of the Year.
• Location: The selected artwork is to be installed on a concrete slab on-grade on exterior grounds of the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. See site map for location.
• Budget: $25,000 – $100,000 (includes design, fabrication, delivery & installation)
• Size Limit: Max 6 ft (H) x 4 ft (W) x 12 ft (L)
• Material: Suitable for outdoor conditions & public interaction

Eligibility

• Open to all Ontario-based artists and collectives at any stage in their career. Artists under 18 must have a parent/guardian co-sign submissions.
• Town of NOTL employees and Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre employees are ineligible.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Concept & Preliminary Design

• Submit your concept statement, visual sketch or mockup, proposed materials and cost estimate, CV, samples of past work, and references.
• No submission fees – generously covered by the donor.

Stage 2: Detailed Proposal (By invitation only)

• Up to three artists or teams will be shortlisted and awarded a $500 honorarium to develop a detailed proposal.

Important Dates*

• Stage 1 Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025
• Stage 1 Jurying: June 2025
• Stage 2 Submission Deadline: July 2025
• Stage 2 Jurying: July 2025
• Selected Artwork Fabrication: August – September 2025
• Public Announcement: September 2025
• Installation: October 2025

*Subject to change

Learn More & Apply

Visit the call for artists page to apply. Artists are encouraged to carefully review the full submission guidelines and selection criteria available in the Proposal Submission Form.

Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025

About Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre

The Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre is the art hub that connects our community by providing art for all. Located on the banks of the Niagara River in a heritage building that formerly supplied water to Niagara-on-the-Lake (hence our name), the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre offers visual arts programs, exhibitions and events. We give back to the community by providing access to the arts for those in need.

Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre
247 Ricardo Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
905-468-5455
office@niagarapumphouse.ca
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