Calls for Artists

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Request for Expressions of Interest
The Alton Terrace Reimagined
Alton Community Centre, Burlington, Ontario

Deadline: Friday May 15, 2026
Budget: $50,000 CAD

To mark the renaming of the Alton Community Centre (3040 Tim Dobbie Dr., Burlington, ON), the City of Burlington invites professional artists and artist teams to envision an immersive public artwork that celebrates civic identity, collective memory, and community life. This commission seeks to reimagine the Centre not only as a physical destination, but as a living symbol of connection, creativity, and belonging within the Alton neighbourhood. 

Alton Terrace Reimagined presents a unique opportunity for artists to shape an urban space in transition. The City is seeking bold and imaginative proposals that weave together artistic expression and functional design, transforming the terrace into a welcoming and dynamic gathering place. Proposals should invite participation, spark curiosity, and foster meaningful connections across generations and cultures, while thoughtfully responding to the site’s histories and character. 

This Call to Artists is open to artists working across a wide range of styles and mediums who are inspired to create work that reflects the spirit of Alton and contributes to a shared vision of a vibrant, inclusive public realm. 

Conceptual drawings are not required at this time. Applicants are asked to submit a high-level proposal outlining their approach to the project. The selected artist will develop a detailed design and community engagement plan in consultation with staff and the selection panel.  

Important! Please download and read the full Call to Artists document as this contains important project information.

Download the Call to Artist document (pdf):

Alton Terrace Reimagined EOI – FINAL

Applications must include the following:

1. Expression of Interest Statement:

A high-level statement outlining your interest in this project. Please include the following: 

• Describe your artistic practice and why you are interested in this opportunity. 
• Please outline any relevant experience or qualifications relating to community engagement or education. 
• A high-level outline of your proposed approach to community engagement for this project. 
• A high-level description of your proposed design (i.e., your preliminary thoughts on how you would approach the project and how this connects to your artistic practice).  
• Please note, design sketches are not required. 

2. Biography: A short biography outlining the relevant interests, experiences and qualification of the artist(s).   250 words maximum.

3. Curriculum Vitae (Artist Resume): Outline recent qualifications and artistic activities. If applying as part of a team / artist collective, please submit one consolidated C.V. Four pages maximum.

4. Artwork Samples: Submit up to ten (10) images of your past artwork which best illustrates a related body of artwork to the proposal. 

5. Image List: A numbered list that corresponds to the Artwork Samples. Please include the following: title, date, materials, dimensions, locations, commissioning agent or client and budget (if applicable).  

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To use the online application, you will need to create a free account for the online application system Submittable. Please click on the ‘Click here to Submit’ button below to start your application.

Questions? We are Here to Help!
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, need support using the online application system or require accommodation in the application process.

Olivia Hope
Advisor, Cultural Programs
Recreation, Community & Culture
City of Burlington
T: 289-208-4699
E: publicart@burlington.ca