Call for Submissions: Water Reservoir Mural, City of Brantford

City Water Reservoir facility located at 310 Campbell Street, City of Brantford

Artist Call for Water Reservoir Mural

Submission Deadline: Friday, April 10, at 11:59pm ET

The City of Brantford has issued an Artist Call to transform the east-facing wall of the City Water Reservoir facility, located at 310 Campbell Street, with a new mural that will be visible from the Wayne Gretzky Parkway. Eligible artists are invited to submit expressions of interest and qualifications through the online form at Brantford.ca/WaterReservoirMural by Friday, April 10, at 11:59pm.

Project Requirements

This mural will reflect Brantford’s connection to the Grand River, its waterways, the importance of water in the natural environment, its beauty and power, and the larger connection to water as a lifeline. Artists are encouraged to approach this project from different angles and aspects of the above theme.

This mural is part of a larger renovation and facility update to the water reservoir building. Work is expected to be completed in early summer, but there is a chance it will be delayed. Applying artist(s) should understand and build flexibility into their project timeline to accommodate unforeseen construction delays.

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 is open to all professional artists who are eligible to work in Canada and live in Ontario, with special consideration given to local artists in the City of Brantford, the County of Brant, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations.

Compensation

The project budget of $35,000 CAD (inclusive of HST) includes all costs directly associated with the artwork, including taxes, artist fees, production, materials, equipment rental, installation, and other professional services, insurance, permits, travel, and other incidental and production expenses.

Selection Process

Artist applications will be reviewed based on artistic excellence, expressed written interest in the site, and other professional qualification criteria. Proposals will not be considered during Stage 1 of the selection process.

The jury will recommend a shortlist of up to three artists to move to Stage 2. If selected for Stage 2, shortlisted artists/artist teams will be provided with a fee of $750 CAD (inclusive of taxes and other expenses) for the development of detailed artist proposals.

Submission Requirements

Please review the full details and submit an application via the online submission form on the City of Brantford website.

How to Submit

Artists can apply online at Brantford.ca/WaterReservoirMural. Submissions must be received by Friday, April 10, 2026, at 11:59pm ET. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted via the City of Brantford’s website; emailed, faxed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure the application package is complete and submitted by the posted deadline. Questions and requests for clarification will be received by email until Monday, April 6, 2026, at 4:30pm ET at culture@brantford.ca.

Submission Deadline: Friday, April 10, at 11:59pm ET

For additional information or questions, please contact:
City of Brantford
culture@brantford.ca | 519-759-4150

City of Brantford
58 Dalhousie Street
Brantford, ON N3T 2J2
Brantford.ca
culture@brantford.ca
519-759-4150

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