Call for Applications: Lead Artist(s), Memorial Parkway Program, Calgary

Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist – Calgary

Deadline: January 26, 2024

Calgary Arts Development is seeking professional artists to join The City of Calgary’s design team for the Memorial Parkway Program.

Being brought into the design team at this stage of the project could facilitate the integration of artworks into the flood barrier or nearby pathway system, or the development of art concepts for multiple unique opportunities anchoring a public art program that stretches along the north bank of the Bow River, between Centre St. and 14 St. NW.

The Memorial Parkway Program Lead Artist opportunity is tied to the City of Calgary’s Memorial Parkway Program. The mandate of this initiative is to deliver expansive placemaking opportunities for the living memorial, the Sunnyside Flood Barrier project and Memorial Drive.

Memorial Parkway refers to the entire corridor along Memorial Drive, between Centre St. and 14 St. NW. This includes the roadway, the adjacent green space and walking and cycling infrastructure as well as the living memorial and the Sunnyside Flood Barrier.

The Memorial Parkway Program will create a universally accessible, vibrant and sustainable public realm. We will prioritize placemaking and experience; incorporating a flood barrier and providing multi-modal movement while preserving the living memorial and providing new spaces to gather and celebrate the natural setting. Inclusivity for all ages and abilities is an integral piece of the parkway while developing adaptable opportunities for the future needs of Calgarians.

Through public engagement, the Memorial Parkway Program has identified special sites along the Bow River to include opportunities for the provision of public art.

If you have any questions or need any help completing an application, please contact the public art team at:

publicart@calgaryartsdevelopment.com
403.264.5330
1410, 150 9th Ave. SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3H9

For more information, visit Calgary Arts Development.

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