Call for Submissions: Brampton BOXED – Traffic Box Art Program 2026

Call for Emerging Artists: Brampton BOXED – Traffic Box Art Program 2026

Deadline: March 16, 2026, 2:00pm EDT
Budget: $1,800 CAD (+ HST if applicable)

Are you an emerging artist connected to Brampton looking to gain public art experience? We are seeking 10 artists to create digital artwork for traffic control boxes across the city. Apply by March 16, 2026. For details and to apply, visit brampton.ca/publicart.

Project Description

The City of Brampton is commissioning ten (10) emerging artists with strong connections to the Brampton community to create digital artwork that will be installed on traffic control boxes throughout the city.

This project will centre Brampton voices and reflect the city’s diverse population, explore artists’ personal connections to Brampton, and capture the spirit and stories of the community. This opportunity is designed to help emerging artists build their public art portfolios.

Themes to Consider:

• Celebrate and reflect Brampton’s unique identity, diversity, and multiculturalism
• Honour Indigenous living heritage
• Highlight the city’s distinctive communities and natural heritage features

Artist Eligibility:

• Emerging artists connected to the Brampton community (including current or former residents, or artists with a strong connection to Brampton)
• Artists selected for the 2025 Brampton BOXED program are not eligible for the 2026 program but may reapply in 2027

For more information on this opportunity and to apply, visit www.brampton.ca/publicart.

Questions can be directed to: public.art@brampton.ca