Short Description
The Scotia Place project team is working with LeuWebb Projects (public art manager – PAM) and Heavy (public art construction manager – PACM) to curate and commission four dynamic outdoor public art pieces for Scotia Place, Alberta’s newest premier sports and entertainment venue. This landmark facility will play a key role in the transformation of Calgary’s downtown, the emerging Culture + Entertainment District, and its surrounding spaces.
Two of the four public art commissions at Scotia Place are dedicated to celebrating Indigenous cultural connections to the land:
- “Home Fire”: This public art piece will symbolize the “home fire”, representing a place to gather and exchange stories, and will feature a live flame
– Indigenous mid-career and established artists, artist-led teams or collectives, with public art experience, are encouraged to apply
– Budget, including artist fee: $1,500,000 CAD (exclusive of GST) - “East Façade”: An artwork design integrated into panels on the east side of the building facing the Elbow River and the traditional Stampede Elbow River Camp.
– Emerging Indigenous artists with or without public art experience are encouraged to apply
– Budget, including artist fee: $150,000 CAD (exclusive of GST)
Eligibility
Indigenous artists who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and can demonstrate a meaningful connection to their Indigenous identity and the area of Treaty Seven and/or the Historic Northwest Métis Homeland are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submission Requirements
a) Letter of Interest (maximum of 750 words)
Indicate which opportunity, or opportunities, you are applying to. Include a description of why this opportunity appeals to you and how your Indigenous heritage and cultural understanding will contribute to this work. Include any knowledge of, or relationship to, Calgary and the Treaty 7 and/or the Historic
Northwest Métis Homeland area and community connection.
Describe your team (if applicable).
Provide your contact information, including name, address, phone number, email address, and website (if applicable).
b) Curriculum Vitae
List applicable examples of relevant work, educational experience and your contact information. Maximum of three pages per team member.
c) Images (maximum of 10 pages)
Up to 10 pages of images of past work. Include for each project a brief description of the commission, title and date, including budget and client reference, and information on project partners, where applicable.
d) Ensure your submission package responds to the detailed Evaluation Criteria in the Selection Process section.
e) Please compile your submission materials into a single PDF file (maximum file size 20Mb).
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
“Home Fire” budget, including all scope below: $1,500,000 CAD, exclusive of GST Artist Scope (managed by the artist):
- Concept generation
- Concept renderings, 3D models, animations, maquettes, precedent images, sketches, and any other supporting materials to adequately explain the concept and intent
- Concept development
- Presentations of the concept(s)
- Artist consulting / engagement work as required
- Consideration and intent of the overall construction methodology, materials, methods, material finishes, and typical design details
- Recommendation and vetting of subcontractors / suppliers
- Participation in design and budgeting workshops
- Schematic and design development
- Technical drawings showing scale, key features, intent, materiality, design details, and connections.
- Collaboration with the project team to develop artworks that meets the project goals and constraints
Art Development & Construction Scope (managed by the PACM):
- Design and development, construction/feasibility support
- Engineer engagement/management
- General contractor and site coordination
- Material procurement
- Project management
- Safety
- Fabrication
- Installation / Logistics
- Subcontractor coordination and management
The ‘Home Fire’ project budget includes, but is not limited to: artist fees, materials, fabrication, installation, consultation, public engagement (artist time only), travel, insurance, sub consultant fees, studio costs, and contingency.
“East Façade” budget, including all scope below: $150,000 CAD, exclusive of GST Artist Scope (managed by the artist):
- Concept generation
- Concept drawings, precedent images, sketches, and any other supporting materials to adequately explain the concept and intent
- Concept development
- Presentations of the concept(s)
- Artist consulting/engagement work as required
- Participation in design and budgeting workshops
- Collaboration with the project team to develop artworks that meet the project goals and
constraints
Art Development & Construction Scope (managed by the Base Building Construction Manager):
- Detailed modeling and shop drawings
- Engineer engagement/management and engineered design
- General contractor and site coordination
- Custom pattern perforation process
- Material procurement
- Project management
- Safety
- Fabrication
- Installation / Logistics
- Subcontractor coordination and management
The ‘East Façade’ budget includes, but is not limited to: artist fees, consultation, public engagement (artist time only), travel, insurance, studio costs, and contingency.
How to Apply
Online Application
Entry Fee
None
Location
Calgary, Canada
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 27 June 2025
