Request for Qualifications: Public Art in Jubilee Terrace Park, City of Brantford

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Call for Artists: City of Brantford Public Art in Jubilee Terrace Park

Submission Deadline: January 18, 2026, at 11:59pm ET

The City of Brantford has issued an Artist Call for the creation of a new public artwork to be installed in Jubilee Terrace Park at 10 Brant Avenue. The commissioned sculpture will honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, Canada during times of war, military conflict, and peace.

Project Requirements

STEPS Public Art and the City of Brantford invite professional Canadian artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for the first stage of a two-stage public art competition. This opportunity is for the creation of a new public artwork for installation in Jubilee Terrace Park.

The impedance behind this project is the relocation of a German Field Howitzer, captured by the Brantford military during WW1. The cannon will be rehomed in the local Canadian Military Heritage Museum to ensure its longevity and lasting connection to the community. In lieu of this, a new public art piece is being commissioned to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of residents who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, military conflict, and peace. This new public art will honour this history, while also looking to the future of service and peace in Brantford and Canada.

The selection process will follow an open, two-stage format. Up to three (3) artists or artist teams will be shortlisted and awarded $1,000 CAD (inclusive of HST) each to develop detailed design proposals. One artist or artist team will be selected for the final commission.

This project will also include a mentorship component. A local emerging artist will be selected in conjunction with the selected artist or artist team and paid by the City of Brantford to serve as a paid assistant during the fabrication and installation phases of the project.

Eligibility

This Call for Artists is open to all professional Canadian artists. Artist teams are welcome to apply but must share the total project award.

Compensation

The total budget for this project is $100,000 CAD (inclusive of HST), which must cover all costs related to the project, including (but not limited to): artist fees, materials, fabrication, equipment rentals, installation, site preparation, foundation, engineering and professional services, insurance, permits, travel, and other associated expenses.

Selection Process

Professional artists and artistic teams are invited to respond to this RFQ by submitting a single PDF document via Google Forms. This PDF document must include:

1. Artistic Statement – 1-page maximum. Outline your artistic experience, ability, approach and interest in this project, highlighting relevant experience. Please note any connection to or understanding of the neighbourhood in which the artworks would be installed. Do not include proposals at this stage of the competition.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) – 3-page maximum. Detail professional experience as an artist, past public art experience, and other information relevant to this RFQ. If applying as an artist team, please identify all team members and include a CV for each.

3. Artistic Support Material – Maximum of ten (10) images of work. For each image, provide a title and image number.

4. Support Material List – A written list that clearly outlines the Artistic Support Material (above) with corresponding titles and numbers. Include the following details in order of: Title, date, location, commissioning agent (if applicable), budget, dimensions, medium/materials and a brief description of the works (maximum 50 words).

5. References – Names and contact information (current email and phone number) for two (2) references (preferably from recent public art projects). Please identify their role and affiliation in the project. Reference letters are not required.

Additional artist/artist team information will also be required when filling out the Google Form.

How to Submit

Complete the Google Form at stepspublicart.org.

Submission Deadline: January 18, 2026, at 11:59pm ET

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Collin Zipp, Public Art Manager
1-888-783-7780 (ext. 704)
collin@stepspublicart.org

City of Brantford
58 Dalhousie Street
Brantford, Ontario N3T 2J2
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