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Sense of Arrival: Call for 3 Public Art Opportunities
Public Artwork Opportunity
Sense of Arrival: Parking Lot Revitalization
Call for Proposals for 3 Public Art Opportunities
St. John’s International Airport
Submission Deadline: January 17, 2025
Public information session: December 17, 2024 at 10:00 am Register here
Please note: in order to streamline communication and ensure fair access to equal information about this opportunity, the Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of this document will be updated weekly with additional information as questions from the community come in throughout the process.
Public Art Opportunity Overview:
The St. John’s International Airport invites applications from professional artists or artist teams to create public artwork(s) for the proposed redevelopment of the airport’s parking lot expansion. There are 3 sites for outdoor public artworks, which will contribute to the Airport’s ongoing Sense of Arrival initiative.
Completion and installation of the artworks are expected to coincide with the opening of the new parking lot in July 2025.
About St. John’s International Airport
St. John’s International Airport Authority (SJIAA) connects Newfoundland and Labrador with the world. We are a private, not-for-profit, non-share capital corporation that provides safe and efficient air transportation services at the most easterly airport and city in North America. We are Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier transportation gateway, and we serve as an important catalyst for business and economic growth throughout the province.
Along with our partners in aviation, we are committed to offering an exceptional airport experience for our passengers and enhancing the economic, environmental, social, and cultural wellbeing of our community. We enable tourism and business growth, provide an essential transportation hub for the delivery of critical products and services, and offer a welcoming environment where families and friends both reunite and say goodbye.
We are committed to developing programming and artwork that offer passengers a singular and memorable experience that will shape their first and last impressions of this place. Time spent at the Airport should be comfortable, engaging, and resonant: what passengers see, hear, and experience at the Airport will spark their imaginations and connect them to the unique spirit of Newfoundland and Labrador.
For arriving passengers, this experience will evoke anticipation, or the familiar pride of returning home. Departing passengers will leave with a sense of excitement, already building their "must-see" list for their next visit.
The Sense of Arrival initiative positions the Airport as a central part of the Newfoundland and Labrador experience while contributing to the province’s economic growth and development. Sense of Arrival: Parking Lot Revitalization is the second project in this multi-year initiative focusing on enhancing the space where journeys begin and end. As the parking lot infrastructure evolves over time, some of these artworks may eventually be relocated to maintain their prominence and visibility.
Potential Themes or Artwork Considerations:
We invite proposals that respond to at least one of the following themes.
Theme 1: Gateways and Transitions
The airport is not just a physical location but a threshold—a point of arrival and departure, representing transitions in both personal journeys and broader cultural exchanges. We invite artists to explore how the airport serves as a gateway to Newfoundland and Labrador, and the communities and places in the province beyond St. John’s. The theme of "Gateways and Transitions" can encompass various aspects of transition and change, including:
Transitions in Life: Reflecting moments of arrival, departure, reunion, or change.
Local to Global Movement: The flow of people from around the world to this unique part of the continent and back.
Sense of Belonging and Receptivity: Welcoming newcomers, immigrants, and returning locals alike, embracing cultural diversity and shared experiences.
Cycles of Change: From daily rhythms to seasonal shifts, transitions are often marked by natural and human-made cycles.
Keywords and concepts to consider: Arrival, Departure, Welcome, Homecoming, New Beginnings, Transformation, Boundaries, Connections, Receptivity, Cycles, Flow, Movement, Gateways.
Theme 2: Nature and Built Environments
Newfoundland and Labrador's landscape is defined by a striking contrast between its natural beauty and modern built environments. The province's culture and identity sit at the intersection of these two worlds—where rugged, untamed nature meets urban innovation and development. We encourage artists to explore the relationship between the natural world and the spaces shaped by human activity, examining how these environments coexist and shape life in Newfoundland and Labrador. Artworks can consider:
Weather and Climate: Responding to or interacting with Newfoundland and Labrador's dynamic and unpredictable weather– fog, wind, and seasonal shifts that impact and shape both the natural environment and our experience of public spaces.
Urban and Rural: Examining the balance between modern progress and the desire to connect with nature, and how this interplay is reflected in the province's diverse places and ecosystems.
Seasons and Rhythms: Reflecting on how the cycles of nature influence life in the province, from long winters to short yet vibrant summers, and how these shifts shape the built environment, human experience and cultural practices across the province.
Keywords and concepts to consider: Coast, Terrain, Nature, Urban, Built Environment, Weather, Climate, Seasons, Rhythms, Patterns, Atmosphere, Elements, Ecosystems, Cycles, Identity, Connection to Place, Nature as a refuge, Progress, Wilderness.
Theme 3: Movement and Adventure
As a global gateway and a hub for travellers, St. John’s International Airport is a place where stories of adventure, exploration, and movement come together. Whether it’s the excitement of a journey beginning or the relief of returning home, the airport represents a point of connection that bridges people, places, and cultures. This theme invites artists to respond to the excitement of exploration, and the sense of connection and discovery that comes with movement. It can also speak to the idea of boundaries—both physical and conceptual—and the fluidity of these boundaries in our modern world.
Exploration and Travel: The thrill of new destinations, unknown paths, and the discovery of new sights, places and communities.
Connection through Movement: The links between St. John’s and communities across the province and the globe, and how travel fosters connection and understanding.
Maps and Navigation: The physical and metaphorical systems of navigation that guide travellers, whether through the landscape or in their life journeys. How can maps be used as tools for dialogue or to chart experiences, public opinions, emotions and memories?
Keywords and concepts to consider: Adventure, Journey, Travel, Global, Local, Navigation, Borders, Connection, Maps, Exploration, Paths, Movement, Discovery, Boundaries, Horizons, Direction, Perspective.
Site Locations:
We’re seeking artwork for three locations. Artists/artist teams are welcome to submit proposals for one, two or all three sites. Submissions of concepts that coordinate artworks between multiple sites are also welcome.
Click the button below to download a PDF of the site plans and renderings for the St. John’s International Airport Public Art Proposed Locations.
Site plans by Mills & Wright
Site 1: Exit Plaza
This artwork sits at the gateway to the airport. All vehicles exiting the airport will pass by this work on their way to the Exit Plaza and if they are queued, they will have time to admire the artwork from their vehicle. which will be visible from 360 degrees and is located near a crosswalk allowing pedestrians to view the artwork as well. The artwork will sit on a landscaped median that is approximately 45 square meters, with a diameter of 7 meters and the surrounding landscaping includes medium and large boulders, wave berm and wildflower mix. There are no specific height requirements for this site.
Fees: The budget for this artwork, including all artist fees, materials, and travel costs, and the creation of a maintenance plan is $40,000. The artist fees should make up 45% - 65% of the budget.*
Site plans by Mills & Wright
Site 2: Arrivals/Short-Term Parking
This artwork sits directly outside the main Arrivals doors of the airport, adjacent to the sidewalk that forms the border between short-term parking and the drop-off/pick-up lanes. This work will be visible from 360 degrees, including from inside the airport, World Parkway, short-term parking and Airport Terminal Building (ATB). It may also be accessible by people moving to and from the airport, waiting for rides, airport employees on a break, etc. The artwork will sit on a concrete or flagstone surface that is approximately 5 square meters with a 2.5 meter diameter and will include benches, trees and picnic tables. There is no minimum height requirement, but artworks taller than five feet will have greater visibility from a distance. Works proposed for this site must be shorter than the adjacent covered walkway, which is approximately 6 meters high.
Fees: The budget for this artwork, including all artist fees, materials, and travel costs, and the creation of a maintenance plan, is $20,000. The artist fees should make up 50% - 70% of the budget.*
Site plans by Mills & Wright
Site 3: Short Term Exit
This artwork sits between the short-term and rental parking lots, adjacent to the sidewalk that forms the border between short-term and rental lots, and set against a covered concourse. This work will be visible from 360 degrees, including from the short-term exit lanes, and the short-term, Gold Pass, and rental parking lots. The artwork will sit on a landscaped median that is approximately 13 square meters with a 4 meter diameter and the surrounding landscaping will include a large boulder and new coniferous trees. There is no minimum height requirement, but artworks taller than five feet will have greater visibility from a distance.
Fees: The budget for this artwork, including all artist fees, materials, and travel costs, and the creation of a maintenance plan, is $20,000. The artist fees should make up 50% - 70% of the budget.*
Site plans by Mills & Wright
Budget
The total budget for the three components of this project is $80,000 CAD, excl. HST. This has been broken down to reflect the scale of opportunity at each site:
Site 1: Exit Plaza: $40,000
Site 2: ATB/Short-Term Parking: $20,000
Site 3: Short-Term Exit: $20,000
Click the button to download the fillable PDF budget template. The Budget Template was updated on December 20, 2024.
These budgets are intended to cover all fees and production costs associated with the creation and manufacture of each artwork, including artists' fees for individuals or teams of artists. However, the budget for the preparation of the site infrastructure will not be borne by the Artist.
Budgets are in Canadian dollars and exclude HST.
For further information about building budgets for public art projects, please refer to CARFAC’s Public Art Fees recommendations.
Eligibility
The opportunity is open to artists of all career stages. Artists without previous experience with large-scale public artworks should include a letter of reference to help demonstrate their ability to take on this new challenge. Projects by contemporary artists, collaborations between artists and researchers or collaborators (i.e. engineers, architects, etc) working in other disciplines relevant to the theme, are welcome and encouraged. Preference may be given to artists residing in or with connections to the province.
The Airport believes that diversity strengthens and enriches us, and we are committed to helping to make our province a more diverse and equitable place. Indigenous artists, artists from racialized communities, and artists from other equity-seeking groups are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you wish to self-identify, please do so in your proposal.
Selection Process
The artwork(s) for this project will be selected through a competitive open call process, guided by Business & Arts NL. Selection committee members will include artists/art professionals, community members and project representatives. Artists/Artist teams are invited to develop a proposal based on the provided project brief. Please read all components, site diagrams and the FAQ section of the call for proposals carefully before submitting. We strongly encourage applicants to attend the online public information session on December 17, 2024. You can register for that here.
Artists/artist teams are welcome to submit proposals for one, two or all three sites. Submissions of concepts that coordinate artworks between multiple sites are also welcome, however, each site requires its own application.
Submission Deadline: January 17, 2025
Potential supplementary Proposal Materials requested (TBD): January 31, 2025
Potential supplementary Proposal Materials due (TBD): February 14, 2025
Notification of Results: late February 2025
Assessment Criteria:
Proposals will be assessed based on the proposed project’s relevance, feasibility, and connection to the stated theme and the following criteria:
Artistic merit of project proposal, past work, professional qualifications, and experience
Demonstrates understanding of the opportunity to create a contemporary piece of public artwork that responds to one of the proposed themes
Examples of past work demonstrate artistic excellence, are relevant to the project objectives and demonstrate an ability and readiness to scale work into a public commission
A realistic budget and feasible workplan to execute a project of this scope and an ability to work collaboratively with the existing project team including project partners; manufacturing, technical, and installation contractors engaged to help realize a finished public artwork. Not all applicants will have had this previous work experience, so please highlight any comparable experiences.
Selected artworks will be durable, long-lasting, safe and low-maintenance
The proposed artworks should work in harmony with the site, surroundings, and landscaping
SJIAA is working to become a leader in environmental stewardship and welcomes submissions of artworks that embrace sustainability and inspire dialogue about a greener future.
The Selection Committee will score submissions in three broad categories:
Artistic Value (40%)
How does the project respond to the brief? Does it demonstrate an understanding of the opportunity to create a contemporary piece of public artwork that responds to one of the proposed themes? Do examples of past work demonstrate artistic excellence?
Impact (30%)
How will visitors, travellers, residents and staff experience the work? How will the submitted artwork work in harmony with the site, surroundings, and landscaping? How will this opportunity impact the artist’s career? What is the anticipated durability and longevity of the work?
Feasibility (30%)
Is the budget reasonable? Is the timeline feasible given the scope of the project, and the necessity to work collaboratively with the existing project team including project partners; manufacturing, technical, and installation contractors? Do the artist’s CV and other materials submitted demonstrate an ability and readiness to realize this project?
Submission Requirements
Request for Proposals
All applications must be submitted through this online form. The following application materials must be combined into a single PDF and uploaded to the online application form. PDFs must not exceed 10MB in total size. Please review our "How to Apply" section below for additional prompts/guidelines when preparing your submission.
Project and Applicant Information form, please complete the online application form found here.
Project Proposal (1 page or 500-750 words max), a detailed description of your project, please see the “How to Apply” section below for more information and prompts.
Concept & Design Mockup or Render (1-3 views) with technical specifications detailed
Annotated Portfolio/Images of previous work (max 10 images, add guidelines for video) that includes artwork title, date, media and dimensions.
Budget, please use this template and include it in your PDF package. Submissions in different formats will not be accepted.
CV – Artist resume (three pages maximum) For teams, submit a CV for each artist team member (3 pages maximum per member), or a combined CV if the team has an extensive history working together.
Brief Artist Bio (100 words max) For teams, submit a brief bio for each artist team member (100 words max per team member)
Basic Workplan, please refer to the timeline below for additional information when developing your workplan.
Professional References (optional) You may wish to provide a letter of reference from a professional acquaintance who can speak to your artistic practice and suitability for this project*.
Anonymous Survey Information (required) This form is to be completed by the Artist/Artist Team as part of your submission. Once completed, please screenshot the confirmation page and upload it to your submission form. The personal information collected on this form is anonymous and confidential. Your survey answers are not linked to your application in any way.
*Experience with permanent public projects is an asset, but not a requirement.
If necessary, an honorarium of $500 will be provided to artists/artist teams who are requested by the selection committee to develop additional materials about their proposed project. Supplementary materials will only be requested if the committee is strongly considering two applications for the same site and requires more details to make an informed decision.
Submissions are due by January 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm NST. All artists will be notified of the results in late February 2025. An online information session for the project will take place on December 17, 2024 at 10 am. Please register online here.
Questions? Please Contact: info@businessandartsnl.com
How to Apply
The following is additional information about the different components of your application:
Project Proposal (500-750 words max), please provide a detailed description of your project, and be sure to address the following elements:
Concept - This is the “what” and “why” of your proposal. For example:
What ideas or curiosities are motivating this project?
What are the aesthetic and/or conceptual details of the proposal?
How does the project relate to the brief?
Explain how visitors, travellers, residents and staff will experience the work
Logistical/Technical - This is the “how” of your proposal. For example:
Are there elements that require fabrication or building on-site?
Will there be video, audio or lighting equipment exposed to the elements?
Describe the durability and longevity of the proposed work
Qualifications and Experience
Describe your interest and why your art practice, relevant experience and ability make you well-suited for this project
If you are new to public artwork commissions please describe why you’re ready to take on this challenge and how your artistic process would inform your approach to this opportunity
Describe the nature of any planned collaborations
Brief Artists’ Biography – up to 100 words. For teams, submit a single document with a brief bio for each artist team member (100 words per team member).
Artist Resume/C.V. – (one per artist for teams, maximum 3 pages per C.V.)
A CV is a chronological overview of your artistic professional history and major achievements.
Things to include: contact information, education, exhibition history, grants and awards, and relevant professional experience.
Hamilton Arts Council has an excellent guide and links to additional resources about how to prepare a CV here on their website.
Annotated Portfolio/Images of previous work – Submit up to ten (10) images or links to video documentation of your artwork.
include the artwork title, date, media and dimensions
if including past examples of public artworks including the commissioner and location of the work
for video documentation please provide links to Vimeo, YouTube or your site and if necessary indicate the timestamp to start and stop viewing. Assessors will view up to a maximum of 2 minutes of footage.
Estimated project timeline (2024-2025)
The timeline is provided as a guideline and is subject to change.
November – December 2024
Public call opens: on December 2, 2024
Online information session about the project: December 17, 2024
January – March 2025
Deadline for applications: January 17, 2025
The selection committee meets to review applications: January 30, 2025
Supplementary Proposal Materials (if applicable): February 1-14, 2025
Notification of Results: late February 2025
March 2025 - May 2025
Design, creation, and fabrication of artwork: Ongoing
Artist/Client Consultation/progress report meeting 1: March, 2025
Artist Site visits: March, 2025
Site visit 2 (if applicable): May, 2025
Artist/Client Consultation/progress report meeting 2: May, 2025
Progress documentation by artists: Ongoing
June 2025 - July 2025
Installation of artwork on site: July 14-25, 2025 (pending construction schedule)
Public unveiling/opening event: July 31, 2025
FAQs
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3D files aren’t available at this time, but the .dwg file (see bottom of this page to download) has contours and proposed elevations in 2-D.
Please note, any artists interested in using this file will need CAD or another software to be able to view this.
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SJIAA have general wrap-liability and insurance specifically for the parking lot renovation. Therefore, no insurance requirements for artists.
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The annotated portfolio is a concise document that showcases examples of your work to help illustrate your past projects and what your proposed project might eventually look like. We recommend having one image with the accompanying descriptive information (year made, medium, etc.) per page. All application materials (proposal, CV, portfolio, etc…) will be submitted as a single PDF file.
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This budget likely isn’t large enough for some materials traditionally used in large, sculptural public art projects. We encourage you to consider alternative concepts and materials that allow for projects that meet the brief and also provide sufficient artist fees.
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Unfortunately, no, this would make it hard to fairly evaluate competing submissions.
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The Airport would like to see works that can survive at least 5-10 years before needing to be refurbished or replaced.
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The airport has security personnel onsite 24/7 and thorough coverage of the entire property using video surveillance.
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You can provide a refined sketch, using whatever medium you like; artists are not expected to buy/learn a new technological tool in order to submit.
This part of the proposal is a proof of concept - demonstrating how the work relates to the site information provided. At a bare minimum, you should have the dimensions of your proposed scale. Do your best to give as much detail as possible, which demonstrates that you’ve thought through the logistics, the scale, how this work is going to relate to the environment, how you hope and expect people to be interacting with this work spatially.
This doesn’t have to be the absolute final drawing of your concept - if you’re awarded the contract, this is when further refinement of your concept and the full work of preparing the project begins
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Sorry, we’re awaiting confirmation from project partners on the response to this question.
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No. A concrete base is not a requirement. Works should be designed to avoid theft and withstand a variety of weather conditions, but are not required to be erected on a concrete pad.
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Given the budget constraints and the fact that all submissions are welcome to use the full value of the budget in each proposal, the only circumstance under which this would be possible is if an artist or artist group submitted a proposal encompassing all three artworks, and was selected to create all three.
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The budget for this project is formatted such that travel expenses are considered part of the artists’ fees. Selected artists from outside the Avalon Peninusla are encouraged to apply for travel funding to offset these expenses and we will provide a letter of support for this.
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References are not a mandatory requirement, but the option is there for artists who don’t have a public art portfolio but feel ready to take on a new challenge and can use references to help demonstrate their readiness to do so. If choosing to do so, please include no more than two.
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In order to maximize production timelines for artists, our first choice is to select successful projects in a single selection process. However, we have allotted a small budget ($500 per project) and a brief timeline (~2 weeks) should it be necessary to ask some artists for clarification, additional information, further discussion etc.
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No. Artists of all disciplines are welcome to apply, and multidisciplinary teams (for example, collaborating with designers, architects, engineers etc.) are more than welcome.
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No, sorry, projects must be deliverable by July 2025.
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The artist fee will be paid 50% upon signing a contract, 25% mid-production, and 25% upon delivery.
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Absolutely.
Call for Selection Committee Members – Public Art 2025
Public Artwork Opportunity
Deadline to submit: December 20, 2024
Are you a visual artist, curator, art writer, critic, historian, or academic interested in public art?
Business & Arts NL works with clients in the private and public sectors to commission indoor and outdoor public art of a wide variety, including murals, sculpture, artist residencies, interactive art installations, and more. Part of the success of these projects lies in careful consideration and discussion of submissions, including the voices of members of the public, project partners, and professional artists.
We are seeking visual artists, curators, art writers, and academics interested in participating in a selection committee for one of our projects in 2025. You will work alongside project partners and Business & Arts staff to:
Review the submissions
Discuss which works are eligible according to the given criteria and the site specifics
Share your thoughts about how we can drive engagement with public art, foster learning and respect for diverse artistic practices, and recommend artist proposals for the proposed site
Business & Arts NL is committed to paying artist fees in accordance with CARFAC’s guidelines. Committee members will be paid $376 for a half-day consultation, including reviewing the applications in advance, or $664 for a full day’s work. In rare circumstances, the total amount of work can stretch to two days’ worth, for projects with lots of applications.
Interested in joining us? Please submit a CV and a statement of interest (written or video) as follows:
Written and video submissions should address some of the following:
Why are you interested in supporting public art initiatives?
Any specific qualifications in public art?
Prior experience with juries or assessment committees?
Any specialized skills or expertise that you believe would be valuable for this work? (e.g. Indigenous engagement, working with specific equity-deserving communities, technical production skills, etc.)
What makes for a great piece of public art?
Video submissions should last no longer than 5 minutes. Assessors will not listen past the 5-minute mark.
Please submit your applications to: info@businessandartsnl.com no later than December 20, 2024.
We’ll confirm receipt of your submission, but will only reach out if/when an opportunity arises in 2025 for which we think you’re a good match. We anticipate facilitating at least 4 opportunities in 2025, for which we’ll require up to 8 selection committee members.
Questions? Contact Amy at ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com
Call for Graphic Designers – Poster Design
Public Artwork Opportunity
Old Earth Arborists is seeking a graphic designer or illustrator to design a poster to help them advertise their annual tree chipping fundraiser, for which the proceeds will go to the Jacob Puddister Foundation.
They’re looking for a graphic designer or illustrator to design a single asset that can be used as a printed poster and as a digital poster to be shared via email, and posted on the Jacob Puddister Foundation’s Facebook page. They’re looking for something with a unique, local flair that reflects the eco-friendly nature of their brand. This is the third time they will have partnered with a local artist on this initiative. You can see past posters here and here.
The poster will be used for this year’s event only and will be circulated from December 13 to January 11, inclusive.
The artist fee offered is $300.
Interested? Please email info@oldearth.ca with a one-paragraph statement of interest, and three images of previous work. Please title your email: submission – your name – graphic design.
Any questions about the call can also be directed to info@oldearth.ca.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Artist selected: no later than November 19, 2024
Final image to be delivered by: December 9, 2024
Event: January 11, 2025
About Old Earth Tree Care:
Old Earth aims to reach a balance with the tree manager, tree health and environment when prescribing treatment and maintenance solutions. As a priority, practical retention and mitigation options are explored, evaluated, and implemented. Then, where risk from structural, proximal, and decay exist, further assessment and pruning or removal are performed in order to keep people and property out of harm’s way.
Trees are sensitive organisms and experience stress from many biological and physical factors including heavy or improper pruning, topping, and stem or branch injury. These factors can cause unnatural growth response, weak limb attachment, structural defects, diminished esthetics and value. Often a tree will require a schedule of maintenance to achieve and maintain vigor, splendor and an attractive structure while considering the healing capabilities of the tree.
Old Earth specializes in corrective pruning, tree retention, risk mitigation; young tree development, maintenance and management solutions for home, business or estate. Old Earth and its staff are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or in an accredited apprenticeship program. We are an equal opportunity employer paying living wages, providing comprehensive benefits, ongoing industry training and carry injury and liability insurance.
About the Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation:
The Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to providing mental health resources to youth in Newfoundland and Labrador while contributing to the effort to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health challenges. They honour that mission by providing free counselling and peer-support to youth ages 12-35, creating groups to address the specific needs of folks in our community, and through various community partnerships that are aligned with their goals and values. You can read more about JPMF on their website www.jpmemorialfoundation.com.
Old Earth has formed a partnership with The Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation, who provide critical therapeutic and mental health support for youth. All firewood, mulch and fundraising revenues are donated in support.
Call for Graphic Designers – Poster Design
Public Artwork Opportunity
Old Earth Arborists is seeking a graphic designer or illustrator to design a poster to help them advertise their annual tree chipping fundraiser, for which the proceeds will go to the Jacob Puddister Foundation.
They’re looking for a graphic designer or illustrator to design a single asset that can be used as a printed poster and as a digital poster to be shared via email, and posted on the Jacob Puddister Foundation’s Facebook page. They’re looking for something with a unique, local flair that reflects the eco-friendly nature of their brand. This is the second time they will have partnered with a local artist on this initiative. You can see last year’s poster here.
The poster will be used for this year’s event, only, and will be circulated from Dec 13 to Jan 7, inclusive. The artist fee offered is $250.
Interested? Please email info@oldearth.ca with a one-paragraph statement of interest, and three images of previous work. Please title your email: submission – your name – graphic design.
Any questions about the call can also be directed to info@oldearth.ca.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: Nov 14
Artist selected: no later than Nov 17
Final image to be delivered by: Dec 8
Event: Jan 6/7
About Old Earth Tree Care:
Old Earth aims to reach a balance with the tree manager, tree health and environment when prescribing treatment and maintenance solutions. As a priority, practical retention and mitigation options are explored, evaluated, and implemented. Then, where risk from structural, proximal, and decay exist, further assessment and pruning or removal are performed in order to keep people and property out of harm’s way.
Trees are sensitive organisms and experience stress from many biological and physical factors including heavy or improper pruning, topping, and stem or branch injury. These factors can cause unnatural growth response, weak limb attachment, structural defects, diminished esthetics and value. Often a tree will require a schedule of maintenance to achieve and maintain vigor, splendor and an attractive structure while considering the healing capabilities of the tree.
Old Earth specializes in corrective pruning, tree retention, risk mitigation; young tree development, maintenance and management solutions for home, business or estate. Old Earth and its staff are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or in an accredited apprenticeship program. We are an equal opportunity employer paying living wages, providing comprehensive benefits, ongoing industry training and carry injury and liability insurance.
About the Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation:
The Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to providing mental health resources to youth in Newfoundland and Labrador while contributing to the effort to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health challenges. They honour that mission by providing free counselling and peer-support to youth ages 12-35, creating groups to address the specific needs of folks in our community, and through various community partnerships that are aligned with their goals and values. You can read more about JPMF on their website www.jpmemorialfoundation.com.
Old Earth has formed a partnership with The Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation, who provide critical therapeutic and mental health support for youth. All firewood, mulch and fundraising revenues from this initiative are donated in support.
Call for Submissions – Explore Art NL, 2023 Art Car
Public Artwork Opportunity
How would you like to see your art on the move?
Business & Arts NL has teamed up with MINI St. John’s to offer an exciting opportunity!
Call for submissions
Are you an illustrator, graphic designer and/or a visual artist with a strong graphic aesthetic? We’re looking for you to produce scalable digital art that will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around a white, 2023 MINI Countryman. Your art will be seen by thousands throughout the City of St. John’s and surrounding areas, and on social media!
This is the second Art Car collaboration – check out the Genesis GV 80 Art Car designed by Vanessa Iddon in 2021.
Interested? Please submit:
3 images of your work
A description of your proposed vision for the car – we welcome submissions of new or previously created work (250 words max)
A 200-word bio
A link to your website or portfolio
We are looking for a design that is colourful and bold. Check out our FAQ below for more information.
The selected artist will be invited to design an Art Car to help spread the word about Business and Arts NL’s Explore Art NL public art app. The back window design (provided by Business and Arts) will include messaging about the app.
Our mission is simple: We want to use the MINI Countryman as a canvas to create a work of public art and showcase as much creativity as possible.
What’s In It For You:
An artist fee of $2,000
An artist credit printed on the vehicle itself
You and your work will also be featured on our website, social media and through our marketing initiatives.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: Thursday, April 13 by 11:59 pm
The successful candidate will be contacted by April 21.
Artist files for the final design will be completed by May 25th.
The car will be wrapped and hitting the streets by mid-June!
This project is made possible with the generous support of MINI St. John’s.
FAQS:
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Our submission is wide open! We encourage artists to consider how their style would look wrapped around the different panels and surfaces of a vehicle. The end result will need to be an artwork that works effectively as a seamless and continuous wrap that follows the contours of the car including the roof, sides, hood and trunk. Reference the images here. All windows will remain clear except the back, which will include credits and sponsor logos.
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Still not sure what we’re after? Take a look at the BMW Art Car Collection, which helped inspire this project.
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This call is open to NL-based creatives only. The selected artist will be provided with the printer’s specs and is responsible for setting up the files so they are production-ready.
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Yes, 3 samples of work that demonstrate your ability to produce digital work and creative style. We also encourage you to provide a link to your website or Instagram page to give jurors the opportunity to view a broader range of your work as well.
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Please submit your application as a single PDF under 10 MB.
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Due to the large size and nature of the vehicle wrap process, we are only accepting artists or designers who are proficient in working with vector-based software to produce scalable work that they can adapt to the individual panels. The selected artist will be provided with the printer’s specs and is responsible for setting up the files so they are production-ready.
Questions?
Please contact hazel@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
Explore Art NL – Art Car
How would you like to see your art on the move?
Business & Arts NL has teamed up with Genesis St. John’s to offer an exciting opportunity!
Call for Submissions
Are you an NL illustrator, graphic designer and/or a visual artist with a strong graphic aesthetic? We’re looking for you to produce scalable vector-based art that will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around a white 2021 Genesis GV80. Your art will be seen by thousands throughout the City of St. John’s and surrounding areas, and on social media!
Interested? Please submit:
3 images of your work (We encourage artists to submit samples of work that has already been produced.)
A 200-word bio
A link to your website or portfolio through the submission form below.
We are looking for a design that is colourful and bold. Check out our FAQ below for more information.
The selected artist will be invited to design an Art Car to help announce Business and Arts NL’s Explore Art NL public art app launching this summer.
Our mission is simple: We want to use the Genesis GV80 as a canvas to create a work of public art and showcase as much creativity as possible.
What’s In It For You:
An artist fee of $2,000
An artist credit printed on the vehicle itself
You and your work will also be featured on our website, social media and through our marketing initiatives.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: Thursday, July 22 by 11:59 pm
The successful candidate will be contacted by July 26.
The car will be wrapped and hitting the streets by mid-August.
FAQS:
Is there a specific theme or guidelines to follow when submitting?
Our submission is wide open! We encourage artists to consider how their style would look wrapped around the different panels and surfaces of a vehicle. The end result will need to be an artwork that works effectively as a seamless and continuous wrap that follows the contours of the car including the roof, sides, hood and truck. Reference the photos above. Anything that is white will be wrapped! All windows will remain clear except the back, which will include credits and sponsor logos.
We recommend avoiding text as it may be difficult to read when wrapped around the car.
Still not sure what we’re after? Take a look at the BMW Art Car Collection, which helped inspire this project.
Eligibility
This call is open to NL-based creatives only. The selected artist will be provided with the printer’s specs and is responsible for setting up the files so they are production-ready.
Is there a limit on the number of pieces I can submit?
Yes, 3 samples of work that demonstrate your ability to produce vector-based work and creative style. We also encourage you to provide a link to your website or Instagram page to give jurors the opportunity to view a broader range of your work as well.
What format should I be submitting in?
JPGs under 10MB. Please label each file with the following format 01_Artists_Name
Do you accept photography or painting submissions?
Due to the large size and nature of the vehicle wrap process, we are only accepting artists or designers who are proficient in working with vector-based software to produce a scalable work that they can adapt to the individual panels.
Questions?
Please contact hazel@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
Call for Submissions: “Art Upon Arrival” @ St. John’s International Airport
The St. John’s International Airport is embarking on a project to boldly impact travellers’ sense of arrival in Newfoundland and Labrador when they touch down in St. John’s. We want to transform our baggage collection area into a bright, welcoming space by commissioning art to be wrapped around 8 large columns throughout this central thoroughfare for all passengers arriving in St. John’s.
We want travellers to know where they are, and feel welcome and at home as soon as they arrive. We are looking for designs that are bright and help reflect the visceral feeling of arriving in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our goal is to commission artworks that engender these feelings, while still allowing the individuality of an artist’s voice to shine through. It’s okay to think beyond the old clichés – unexpected imagery around what this sense of arrival means to you is encouraged.
Are you an illustrator, graphic designer and/or a visual artist with a strong graphic aesthetic? We’re looking for an artist, or group of artists, to produce scalable vector-based art that will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around these columns, each of which is 98” x 40” and approx. 78” in diameter, with a small vertical gap or seam.
Selected artworks will be seen by over a million passengers and up to 5 million local “meeters and greeters” passing through the airport each year.
Artist fee: $ 23,200, or $2,900 per column.
If a group of artists are selected for this contract, the artist fee will be divided at a rate of $2,900 per column, or in the case of collaborative works, the full $23,200 artist fee will be divided fairly in consultation with the artist group.
St. John’s International Airport Authority will cover costs for printing and installation of the final works. There may be future opportunities to promote the work and the airport through licensed copies, to be negotiated at a future date.
Interested? Please submit:
3 images of your previous work
A description of your vision for the art you would create to cover these columns, and a brief description of your prior experience with vector-based artworks
A 200-word biography
A link to your website or portfolio
Please also indicate in your application if you would consider sharing the commission with another artist. For example, if the jury felt that two strong submissions were complementary to each other, and achieved more together than separately, the artists may be offered to share the commission.
Submissions should be sent to: ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com.
Timeline:
Submissions must be received no later than July 15th at 11:59pm.
The selection committee (including staff from the Airport, a representative from Business and Arts NL, as well as representatives from the visual arts community) will make selections by July 22.
The successful applicant or group will be notified by July 26.
Turnaround time for production of final artwork files will be agreed upon with the selected artist, but the Airport is hoping, at the latest, for an October installation and public event to celebrate the artworks.
Interested in learning more about this opportunity, or walking through the space? Join Airport Staff and Business and Arts NL for a site walk through and Q&A on Tuesday, July 5, at 11am. Please register in advance by emailing ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com. Applicants who aren’t within driving distance to the airport are welcome to reach out with questions individually.
Business and Arts NL believes that diversity strengthens and enriches us, and we are committed to helping to make our province a more diverse and equitable place. Indigenous artists, artists from racialized communities, and artists from other equity-seeking groups are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you wish to self-identify, please do so in your expression of interest.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I see the space where these works will be displayed?
Sure. You can come to a site walkthrough for interested artists on Tuesday, July 5 at 11am. Here are some pictures of the site, as well:
Is this opportunity open only to artists who are from, or live permanently, in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes.
Do I submit one concept to be replicated eight times, or eight different designs?
Each column will have a different image on it – please submit ideas for eight different images that work together as a set.
Will you accept group submissions?
Yes! We would love to see proposals from groups or artists working together to present a shared vision of this concept, highlighting individual styles and perspectives from within the group.
Can I submit pre-existing works to be included in the final commission?
Yes, if you have some of your original work at your fingertips that you feel would work wrapped around these columns to create the impact we’re looking for, by all means, please submit them. The final works could also be a combination of pre-existing and new works, or all new works.
Can I submit pre-existing works to be included in the final commission that have previously been commercially produced (ie. wallpaper, prints, etc)?
Yes! Feel free to submit any works that fit the given theme, provided they are your original works and you are the copyright holder.
Is there a limit on the number of pieces I can submit?
Yes, 3 samples of work that demonstrate your ability to produce vector-based work and creative style. We also encourage you to provide a link to your website or Instagram page to give jurors the opportunity to view a broader range of your work as well.
What format should I be submitting in?
JPGs under 5MB
Do you accept photography or painting submissions?
Due to the large size and nature of the wrap process, we are only accepting artists or designers who are proficient in working with vector-based software to produce a scalable work that they can wrap around the columns. The selected artist(s) will be provided with the printer’s specs and will be responsible for setting up the files so they are production-ready.
If my art is selected, should I expect to have to submit mock ups for approval, or make changes to my files once I’ve completed them?
The committee will ask to see a rough mock-up of your concept for approval before delivery of final files. Following that, minor formatting adjustments may need to be made in order to tweak designs for the perfect fit on the columns. Other than this, we expect to give you the artistic freedom and integrity to create the designs as you see fit.
How will these artworks be protected from wear and tear?
The artworks are being installed in the top 8 ft 1in of the column, under which is a brushed metal base that is able to withstand bumps and contact from luggage carts, suitcases etc. This choice has been made intentionally, in order to prevent serious wear and tear to the bottom of the artwork. However members of the public will still be able to touch the works. See pictures of the columns above. The materials used for installation will be resistant to colour fading, durable to any normal wear, and the adhesive will be suitable for a natural life of a minimum of 10 years.
Is the column installation a permanent addition to the baggage area? What is the protocol regarding damage, re-prints, or other changes that could impact the column installation?
The Airport retains permission to reprint and re-install the artworks in their original locations for up to 10 years, at no extra cost, in order to maintain the integrity of the artworks should any substantial damage ensue.
Questions?
Contact Amy @ ahenderson@businessandartsnl.com