Call to Artists – Expression of Interest

Each artwork will remain on-site for 12 months, after which the work will be rotated to a different host community for another 12 months. Additional rotations may be extended pending community interest and available funding, offering ongoing opportunities for public engagement. Artists may propose existing works (completed within the last five years) or new works. Artists may also submit for one or both artworks, indicating a preferred location if applicable. All artworks must be suitable for long-term outdoor display and meet public safety and durability standards. Budget The budget for each artwork is a maximum of $10,000, covering all project-related expenses, including artist fees, materials, fabrication, transportation, insurance, and installation. Assistance will be available to help the artist install the work. For subsequent rotations, artists will receive: • up to $2,500 in exhibition fees • up to $750 to support removal and reinstallation The project will cover transportation between host sites. Artists are responsible only for the final removal of their work at the conclusion of the project. Artists will retain full ownership of their artworks throughout the project. Selection Process The selection will follow a two-stage process: Stage 1: Expression of Interest Deadline: December 4, 2025 Submit the following as one PDF file: • Artist contact information • Current Curriculum Vitae • Preliminary concept drawing (hand-sketched or digital) of the proposed work • Up to 10 images of past work with brief descriptions Note: a detailed proposal is not required at this stage. The Committee will review all submissions and shortlist up to six artists to proceed to Stage 2. Stage 2: Request for Proposals Shortlisted artists will be notified by December 12, 2025, and invited to submit: • A detailed concept statement and proposal • A maquette • An online presentation during a public event An honorarium of $500 will be provided to each shortlisted artist. Timeline • Oct 20, 2025: Call to Artists issued • Dec 4, 2025: Expressions of Interest deadline • Dec 12, 2025: Selection of shortlisted artists • Feb 28, 2026: Public Presentation • Mar 6, 2026: Notifications of finalists • Sept/Oct, 2026: Installation of artworks

The artworks will be mounted on an existing oval-shaped concrete base measuring 48” x 96”, which includes nine anchor points for installation.

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Submission Deadline: December 4, 2025 Project Description The Pouch Cove Public Art Committee invites professional artists to submit an Expression of Interest for one or two temporary, outdoor three-dimensional public artworks to be installed in the Town of Pouch Cove and the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, Newfoundland. The new commissions will replace the current installations shown in the photos below, continuing the project’s rotating sculpture program that connects communities and brings public art to a broader audience.

All questions and submissions are to be emailed to: info@pouchcovepublicart.ca