Call for Expressions of Interest: Permanent Public Art Opportunities, City of Mississauga

Downtown Mississauga

Call to Artists: Permanent Public Art at Fairwinds Park

Submission Deadline: November 23, 2026, by 11:59pm ET

The City of Mississauga Public Art Program invites professional artists and artist/artist-led teams to submit credentials and expressions of interest to create a permanent public artwork for Fairwinds Park, located in Mississauga, Ontario.

The park is in close proximity to Cooksville Creek and includes protected wetlands, making this public art opportunity ideal for artists interested in connection with community, nature, and ecology. This project is funded through developer contributions as part of a multi-phase commitment.

Compensation

The budget for this artwork is $315,000 + HST CAD.

Selection Process

This is a two-stage artist selection process. Up to three artists will be shortlisted from this call to develop a proposal. The City aims to unveil the artwork in 2028.

How to Submit

To learn more about submission requirements, visit mississauga.ca/calls.

Submission Deadline: November 23, 2026, 11:59pm ET

Call to Artists: Permanent Public Art at Cooksville and Iggy Kaneff Park

Submission Deadline: November 12, 2026 by 11:59pm ET

The City of Mississauga seeks to commission a professional artist or artist-led team to create a labyrinth-inspired sculpture with accompanying screen. Located within an urban park system, the artwork will reflect the natural and cultural identity of Cooksville Creek, while fostering a journey-based experience, inspired by labyrinth traditions of reflection, discovery, mystery and excitement.

Compensation

The budget for this artwork is $374,000 + HST CAD.

Selection Process

This is a two-stage artist selection process. Up to three artists will be shortlisted from this call to develop a proposal. The City aims to unveil the artwork in 2028.

How to Submit

To learn more about submission requirements, visit mississauga.ca/calls.

Submission Deadline: November 12, 2026, 11:59pm ET

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Rachel Pennington, Public Art Curator
public.art@mississauga.ca

City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1
mississauga.ca/publicart
public.art@mississauga.ca

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1. Downtown Mississauga in autumn.