Request for Proposals: Commemorative Public Art for Sigrid Squire, City of Pickering

Photo of Pollinators by Ron Baird, located inside Esplanade Park, Pickering.

Call to Artists – Request for Proposals (RFP)
Commemorative Public Art for Sigrid Squire

Deadline: January 13, 2025, 4pm EST

Artist Opportunity

The City of Pickering invites artists or artist teams to submit proposals for a small-scale permanent sculpture commemorating Sigrid Squire. The artwork is to draw inspiration from Ms. Squire’s favorite flower, the peony. One artist/team will be commissioned by The City of Pickering to create the work.

As per the City of Pickering Public Art Policy (CUL 130), an artist is defined as the designer/creator of an artistic work and can include, but is not limited to, a professional artist, graphic designer, collaborative team, architect, or landscape designer.

A public art jury comprised of practicing arts professionals, Cultural Advisory Committee members, and project stakeholders will be established for this single-stage competition.

Photo of Bicentennial Garden, located at 1867 Valley Farm Road in Pickering.

Budget

$10,000 CAD including HST (maximum)*. This is the total amount available for the commission of this permanent public artwork. All related expenses of this project including, but not limited to: up to 2 rounds of revisions, artist fees, all applicable taxes, detailed renderings, materials, community consultations and schedules or other expertise as required (engineering review), insurance, equipment, travel to meetings and to the site, and an artist statement for completed work.
*Funding pending approval of the 2025 Budget.

Location

The artwork will be installed in the Bicentennial Garden, located at 1867 Valley Farm Road in Pickering. The City of Pickering, in collaboration with the artist, will determine the most suitable installation method. While the City will cover and absorb all costs associated with the required foundation, the artist will be responsible for installing the piece.

To access the full call, click here.

Contact:
Stoyan Barakov
Curator, Public Art
sbarakov@pickering.ca
+1 (289) 200-7829