Request for Proposals: Town of Canmore Call for Art

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Arts opportunity Indigenous artsVisual arts & new media Southern Alberta Call for SubmissionsRequest for Proposals

DEADLINE: February 12, 2027 - 11:59 pm

Project Budgets: Temporary Sculpture (can be functional) 7 Ave + 8 Street  
Budget: $8,000.00 

Two opportunities for Functional Seating – sites TBC  
Budget: $3,000.00 each 

Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 12, 2027 at 11:59 pm (MST).

The Town of Canmore is seeking artists to create public art based on Stories of this Place: Welcoming, Gathering, Inclusion. This request for proposals is a one stage process. Artists are invited to explore ideas related to stories of this place: stories of welcoming, gathering and inclusion. Artists are invited to submit detailed proposals that celebrate these themes while showcasing the region’s diversity, local history, natural beauty, and cultural vibrancy. Request for Proposals (RFP): The Town of Canmore invites all professional artist(s)/artist teams to submit a request for proposals for the Temporary Sculptural and/or Functional Seating.

Proposals should demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship and use of durable materials and protective coatings. The budget covers artist fees, materials, travel, insurance, installation, equipment, GST and collaborative meetings with the Arts and Culture Team. Individual artists or artist teams may submit proposals for one or both opportunities listed. Click here to view the call for artists: Procurement Opportunities: Town of Canmore 

Request for Proposals: The Town of Canmore invites all professional artist(s)/artist teams that are based in Treaty 7 territory or have strong ties to the Bow Valley, to submit a request for proposals for the Temporary Sculptural and/or Functional Seating. This call is open to artists who have contemporary or historical connection to the Bow Valley, Indigenous artists, people of color, women, gender-nonconforming individuals, LGBTQIA+ community members, and people with differing physical abilities.

Information Session: Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm at the Civic Centre Classroom, recording will be available. Contact artsculture@canmore.ca to RSVP.