Call for Proposals: Shining Bright Public Art Mural, City of Summerside

Mural location site highlighted in yellow. Credit: Google Maps.

Call to Artists: City of Summerside Shining Bright Mural

Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026, 11:59pm AT

The City of Summerside is excited to announce a call to artists for proposals for a mural to enhance the exterior of 246 Water Street, Jewellery Plus building, Summerside, Prince Edward Island.

The theme Shining Bright encourages and reminds community to shine and be proud of their individual and community identities and accomplishments. Shining bright can mean displaying skill and talent and positive qualities and standing out and excelling in noticeable ways.

Site Information

Project Location: 246 Water Street, Jewellery Plus building, Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Surface: Brick
Dimensions: 21 feet long, 21 feet high
Installation Date: May – September 2026
Display Date: Expected 5 – 10 years

Project Requirements

• The piece must be suitable for an outdoor setting and resilient to weather conditions typical of Prince Edward Island.
• The project should engage with the theme.
• The artwork must be safe for public interaction.
• Artists are responsible for the installation.
• Proposals for this mural need to incorporate the use of a substrate material rather than painting directly on the brick wall.
• Proposal budgets must include the costs of primer and prep of the surface to be painted. The City of Summerside will make sure the site is clean and ready for the project, this includes pressure washing brick areas when required.

Eligibility

Murals must feature outstanding design and craftsmanship, employing high-quality materials that enhance the site’s visual appeal. Acceptable materials may include paint or other artistic mediums suitable for outdoor settings. These mediums must be durable enough to endure typical wear and tear, as well as harsh outdoor conditions. The mural should be designed and executed by an experienced artist knowledgeable in handling such projects.

Proposals are encouraged from a diverse range of artists and submissions are welcomed from local, national, or international applicants.

Compensation

Budget: $14,000 plus tax for the completion of the project, which will cover materials, artist fee and installation costs. Artists are expected to propose the use of a substrate material to be mounted to brick for this mural.

Selection Process

Applications are received by the City of Summerside, Culture Summerside Department for consideration by a public art selection panel. Once your proposal has been evaluated, you will be contacted and informed of next steps. The selection panel may request additional information from any of the applicants to inform their decision. The panel also reserves the right to make no recommendation or selection from the submitted applications.

The selection panel will favour in the following order: Artistic merit, the proposals alignment with theme, artists based in PEI, then Canada and then internationally based artists.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:

• Artistic vision and creativity
• Relevance to the chosen theme
• Feasibility of installation and maintenance
• Artistic excellence and merit
• Engagement with the community
• Durability and safety of materials
• The potential impact on the public space

Submission Requirements

Please submit the following materials:

• Completed Public Art Application Call to Artists Form (form can be found online at www.culturesummerside.com or picked up at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre at 205 Prince Street, Summerside)
• A brief project proposal that includes a description of the artwork, its concept, and its engagement with the chosen theme.
• Visual documentation (sketches, renderings, or photos) that clearly illustrates the proposed artwork and its scale.
• A detailed project timeline, including installation.
• A materials list and detailed budget. Budget must include travel fees if applicable.
• Artist resume/CV and any relevant work samples of previous art/ public art projects.

How to Submit

Mail
Attn: Culture Summerside
Summerside City Hall
275 Fitzroy Street, Summerside, PE, C1N 1H9

Online
Email: publicart@summerside.ca

Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026, 11:59pm AT

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Culture Summerside
Email: publicart@summerside.ca
Phone: 902-432-1298

Culture Summerside
Summerside City Hall
275 Fitzroy Street
Summerside, PE C1N 1H9
www.culturesummerside.com
publicart@summerside.ca
902-432-1298

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Accessibility:
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Image Description:
1. The image shows a building and outlines in yellow the location of the site for the mural.