Call for Artist - Martin Family Legacy Garden - Three Dimensional Public Art

Closing Date of Opportunity: April 24, 2026

Name or Organization: Parks Foundation Calgary

Contact Email: info@parksfdn.com

Website: http://parksfoundation.ca/get-involved/opportunities/

Post Content: Parks Foundation is inviting proposals from an experienced professional artist or artist team to create a site‑responsive, three‑dimensional public artwork for the Martin Family Legacy Garden, Calgary’s dementia‑inclusive park. Two‑dimensional or wall‑based artworks, including murals, are not eligible for this commission.

The artwork should help shape a welcoming environment that:
-Supports calm engagement and comfort
-Encourages recognition, familiarity, and orientation
-Reduces stigma and fosters dignity and connection
-Enhances the experience of the park for people living with dementia, care partners, and the broader community

For more information visit parksfoundation.ca/get-involved/opportunities.

Artist Budget: The total budget for this commission is up to $175,000 CAD (excluding GST).

Timeline (Deadlines)
Artist Call Issued: April 2, 2026
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026, 4 pm MT
Artist Selection: May 5, 2026
Draft Concept Submission: May 19, 2026
Design Development & Engineering Coordination: June 19, 2026
Engineer Approved Drawings: June 29, 2026
Anchorage Installation Deadline: July 31, 2026
Final Artwork Installation Deadline: August 31, 2026