Visual arts & new media

Artist & Musician Callout

Vegreville Art Walk | Outside the Vegreville Library
Wednesday, June 26, 2025 | 10 AM – 12 pm

Calling all local artists and musicians! Join us for an outdoor celebration of creativity as part of Vegreville’s Art Walk. This is a chance to showcase your talent, connect with the community, and help fill the day with colour and music.

Terms of Participation

By participating in the Vegreville Art Walk 2025, you agree to the following:

1. Location & Set-Up
   • The Town of Vegreville may adjust your assigned space as needed.
   • You are responsible for setting up and taking down your display or performance area. Please stay within the space assigned to you.
2. Property & Liability
   • You are fully responsible for your own artwork, equipment, and personal items. The Town of Vegreville is not liable for any loss, theft, or damage.
   • If you leave your display unattended, you do so at your own risk.
3. Conduct & Compliance
   • Please follow all local Fire, Health, and Safety regulations. This includes keeping the area clean and smoke-free.
   • All participants are expected to maintain a respectful and community-friendly atmosphere. (see the Vegreville Code of Conduct)
4. Weather Policy
   • This is a rain-or-shine event. Participants are expected to attend and adapt reasonably to weather conditions. Please come prepared!
5. Event Rules & Expectations
   • All participants are expected to follow the guidelines provided in the Art Walk 2025 information package that you will receive if your registration is confirmed with the Recreation Programmer.
   • Failure to comply with the Terms of Participation may result in removal from the event without further obligation from the Town.

We’re so excited to celebrate the incredible talent in our community, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to this special day!

Please Submit Registration to Molly Grant, Recreation Programmer by email to mgrant@vegreville.com or in person at the Vegreville Recreation Centre 4509 48 St, Vegreville, AB T9C 1K8 

The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking an artist or artist team to paint a series of asphalt murals on park pathways, with the goal of promoting awareness, connection and movement of people between various amenities in and around Henderson Park. This pilot project also involves elements of skill sharing and community participation and will help inform future asphalt art projects in our community.

Artists are asked to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) outlining their artistic background and intended approach to the project. Design renderings are not required at this phase. The details of the skill-sharing and community engagement components will be developed and scheduled in collaboration with the project team (see Scope of Work below).

Applicants should carefully read all sections of this call and ensure their application fulfills all the requirements. Questions are welcome and may be directed to KT Wilde at publicart@artslethbridge.org.

Background

Henderson Park is one of Lethbridge’s premier parks featuring a 24-hectare lake, mature trees, picturesque parkland & gardens, picnic shelters, playgrounds and over 7 km of pathways to explore. Centrally located on the south side of the city, Henderson Park contains (or is adjacent to) an abundance of highly valued community amenities. These include Henderson Outdoor Pool, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Lethbridge Tennis Club, Henderson Lake Golf Course, Wade Galloway Skate Park, Spitz Stadium and the newly redeveloped Lethbridge & District Exhibition. A hub for community celebration, the park itself is a year-round destination for outdoor recreation and special events that promote lively festivals, active socialization and casual enjoyment of urban nature.

For more details on the various amenities located in and around Henderson Park, please see: www.lethbridge.ca/parks-leisure-recreation/parks-and-playgrounds/south-parks-and-playgrounds/henderson-lake-park/   and  getinvolvedlethbridge.ca/henderson-park-strategic-plan.

Eligibility

This competition is open to artists and artist teams across Canada at all levels of their artistic practice. Applicants must be available for all activities as outlined above.

Scope of work

The selected artist (or artist team) will design and paint a series of 5 – 8 temporary works of public art. The sites eligible for painting will not include roads or designated sidewalks but will focus on paved paths and gathering areas used primarily by pedestrians and cyclists. Most sites are located within Henderson Park, with additional designated adjacent areas outside the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre building.

The selected applicant will also be required to deliver two additional components: 1) a professional development opportunity for other artists looking to expand their skillset to include asphalt mural painting and 2) offer a community engagement activity as part of the project, such as participating in a volunteer paint day. Project staff will work with the artist to develop these components, but applicants are asked to highlight their relevant skills and any approaches they may envision, in their letter of interest.

Installation sites

• Pathway paintings will be installed at between 5 and 8 sites along paved surfaces located within eligible zones which include the Henderson Park Pathways (Appendix A) and designated areas on the north/east side of Parkside Drive S connecting Lethbridge and District Exhibition with Henderson Park (Appendix B).
• No officially designated sidewalks or roads are included in the scope of this call. Proposals to paint crosswalks, roadways, or intersections will not be considered.

While painting will only occur within the eligible areas outlined, the artwork can and should visually reference the amenities surrounding the park as listed above, and may include other highlights such as playgrounds, boat launch, picnic and rest areas, etc.

Budget 

The project budget is $10,000 plus GST, inclusive of artist fees and other project expenses for which the selected artist or artist team will be responsible, such as supplies, materials and incidentals.  

The selected applicant will receive an artist fee of $750 plus GST upon submission of the Project Proposal (see Artist Deliverables, above). Following acceptance of the project plan and designs, an additional fee of $9250 plus GST will be paid in installments according to deliverables.   

An additional travel budget may be negotiated if necessary, to a maximum of $3000. 

Timeline

Call opens: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Info Session:  Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – details and link will be posted online
EOI Submission Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm local time
Notification: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Site visit: Early August 2025
Project Proposal due: August 31, 2025

Phase 1

• Installations: September 2025 (contingency dates: October 2025)
• Project updates submitted: September/October

Phase 2

• Planning: Fall 2025 / Winter 2026
• Installations and engagement events: Spring 2026

Final report submitted: within one month following completion

Download the full PDF for Application and Submission Requirements

Submission deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm local time

Deadline to apply - September 20

Join our Annual Fall Art Exhibition & Sale on October 18 & 19, 2025.

Be part of a juried art show featuring up to 50 exceptional artists. Held at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association, our event offers a professional, welcoming space for artists to showcase and sell their work directly to an engaged and art-loving community. We’re looking for artists who are passionate about sharing their work and who value connection, visibility and a vibrant atmosphere.

We encourage all painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic, glass, jewelry and textile artists to Apply Now! 

Please visit our website to review an application / contract, our fee structure and much more. 

Deadline to submit is September 20 however applications are reviewed on a first come, first served rolling basis and artists are notified of their participation within 1-6 weeks.

Thanks for your consideration and happy creating!