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Sandra Dobbin Memorial Garden: Two-Stage Call for Public Artworks
Public Artwork Opportunity
Stage 1 Submission Deadline: Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Budget: $65,000 plus HST if applicable
Information Session: Monday, Sept 29 at 11 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 Project Team is inviting applications from professional artists, artist-led multidisciplinary teams, and creative makers working in diverse artistic mediums to create two permanent sculptural works for the Sandra Dobbin Memorial Garden: an Entrance Gate and a Portal. The garden opening is planned for summer 2026.
About Sandra Dobbin
Sandra Dobbin (1965–2024) was a beloved mother, partner, and friend. Sandra was a proud Colombian and a proud Canadian, known throughout the community for her magnetic presence and her warm and generous nature. Sandra was most at home hiking trails in Newfoundland and around the world, or in her beautiful garden. Her family is creating the Sandra Dobbin Memorial Garden to celebrate Sandra's life and to create a sanctuary in nature where all visitors can find solace—a space for contemplation, meditation, and connecting with loved ones, both present and departed.
About the Garden
The Sandra Dobbin Memorial Garden will be a heavily shaded sunken garden tucked among the trees, with lush ground cover and gravel walkways. This healing and resonant space will evoke feelings of connection and spirituality, serving as a contemplative sanctuary where visitors can meditate and reflect. The garden will feature a variety of structural elements, including floating circular wooden meditation platforms, an elevated boardwalk, retaining benches, and a covered pergola structure that stylistically reflects the Dobbin house in Beachy Cove, offering visitors a sheltered place to sit depending on the weather. The garden is designed as a secluded refuge immersed in nature, offering respite and fostering community connection through cultural programming, grief work, and quiet contemplation.
A rendering of the planned garden, by Mills & Wright Landscape Architecture.
This whimsical, rustic environment embraces a mystical quality—a mysterious space of comfort and wonder that emerges organically from the landscape, where plants will grow over and around the artworks, integrating them fully into the natural setting.
The Artworks
The two site-specific artworks will become integral parts of the Garden’s landscape. They will be durably constructed to accommodate the growth of surrounding plant life and to evolve harmoniously with the landscape over time as living elements within this dynamic ecosystem. The Sandra Dobbin Memorial Garden will be a multi-sensory space, and the commissioned artworks should consider the physical setting and the visitor’s experience in their concept to create works that provoke a range of emotional and contemplative responses.
This is a two-stage selection process. In the first stage, applicants will indicate their interest in submitting a proposal for either one or both artworks. The two commissioned artworks could be in dialogue with one another—either visually, materially, or conceptually—contributing to the garden's role as both a memorial space and a vital community resource for renewal and remembrance. Applications are invited from artists working across all mediums who can respond thoughtfully to the natural setting, the memorial's purpose, and the vision of creating a space that honours Sandra's memory while serving the broader St. John's community.
The Project Team is seeking artists and/or teams interested in creating one or both of the following:
The Garden Gate will serve as the primary entrance, setting the tone for the garden experience. Installed within a craggy stone archway that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape architecture, this piece will establish the threshold between the outside world and the sanctuary within. We’re seeking an artist to create a door for the gateway made of durable materials that incorporates a starfish motif, as a nod to the starfish pendant that was a favourite talisman of Sandra’s. The archway itself will be designed by Mills and Wright, responding to the artist’s gate design.
The Portal will be the centrepiece of the garden—a portal or passageway that visitors can walk through together. Over time, this work will be enveloped by the surrounding flora, becoming part of the natural landscape. This element is inspired by traditional Chinese Moongates, which signify the cyclical nature of life, connection to nature, and renewal. The archway will provide a focal point within the garden, creating another transition and threshold that frames the visitor's experience of the space.
Budget
The maximum budget for artist fees, materials, and installation for both artworks is $65,000, ($15,000 for the Garden Gate and $50,000 for the Portal) plus HST if applicable.
*For further information about building budgets for public art projects, please refer to CARFAC’s Public Art Fees recommendations.
Eligibility and Criteria
This opportunity is open to professional artists, artist-led multidisciplinary teams, and creative makers working in diverse artistic mediums at all career stages.
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.
Other Considerations:
Works must be suitable for extended outdoor exposure.
Artists may submit for either or both sites.
Collaborative submissions are welcome.
Selection Process
This is a two-stage selection process.
The artworks for this project will be selected through a competitive two-stage open call process, guided by Business & Arts NL. A selection committee including artists/art professionals, community members and project representatives will review all eligible Stage 1 applications based on the following criteria:
Creativity and strength of support images
Relevance of experience
Expression of interest and connection between their practice and the project
The selection committee will recommend between 3-5 artists to be shortlisted for Stage 2.
Shortlisted artists will receive a $500 fee to develop a comprehensive artwork proposal for one or both artworks, which will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate innovative conceptual thinking, technical feasibility for creating durable work, and alignment with the overall environment and project goals.
Estimated Timeline:
Stage 1 EOI Launched Sept 16
Online Information session Sept 29 (register here)
Stage 1: Expressions of Interest due: Oct 14
Shortlist selection: Oct 27
Stage 2: Final Proposals due: Dec 5
Final selection: Dec 15
Installation: Late spring/early summer 2026
Submission Requirements
Stage 1 Expression of Interest – Submission Requirements
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.
Project and Applicant Information form: Please complete the online application form found here.
Expression of Interest (1 page or 500–750 words max), a statement outlining your interest in this project, your experience in and approach to creating murals and artwork for the public realm. Please do not include proposals at this stage.
Portfolio/Images of recent relevant work (max 10 images) that include artwork title, date, media and dimensions. If you wish to include a video, please provide links to Vimeo or YouTube, along with a timestamp.
CV – Artist resume (three pages maximum). For teams, submit a CV for each artist team member (maximum of 3 pages per member), or a combined CV if the team has an extensive history of working together.
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.
This is a two-stage competition. At this time, we are not requesting artwork proposals. Applicants will be reviewed based on the merit of their past work, professional qualifications, and experience.
Submissions are due by Oct 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm NST, and shortlisted artists will be notified by the week of Oct 27.
Stage 2 Project Proposal – Submission Requirements
The shortlisted artists/artist teams will be invited to develop an artwork proposal that includes a design concept, a detailed budget, and a basic work plan/timeline based on a project brief that will be provided to help shortlisted artists prepare their submissions. Each shortlisted artist/team will receive a $500 honorarium for this stage once their proposal has been submitted. The selection committee will review the proposals and recommend an artist/artist team to be awarded the project.
Questions? Please Contact:
Frequently Asked Questions:
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In the Memorial University Botanical Gardens, nestled between the woods and the shore of Oxen Pond.
Call for Artworks - Mysa Smart Thermostats
Public Artwork Opportunity
Mysa Smart Thermostats is looking to collaborate with a local Newfoundland and Labrador artist whose work embodies our province’s flora, fauna, and iconic landmarks.
Your artwork - whether drawings, paintings, or collages etc. - will be added to 3D renderings of realistic home interiors that we’ll use to promote energy saving programs with. See the example below:
Our goal is to add a touch of realism, charm, and coziness to our campaigns, and since Mysa is proudly based in St. John’s, we’re looking for artwork that feels unmistakably Newfoundland - Cod fish? Delicious. Lighthouses? Brilliant. Row houses? ‘knows!
Three pieces of your art will be featured in a 2-month long campaign across digital and print channels targeting a Newfoundland and Labrador audience.
Supporting local talent is important to us, so in addition to the product launch campaign, we’d like to feature you and your work on our social channels, sharing why creating NL art is important to you.
Artist Eligibility:
Open to any and all artists living in Newfoundland and Labrador
You must have or be able to produce high quality digital reproductions of your artwork (three pieces)
All artwork should be family friendly and be focused around NL imagery
Selection Process:
Submit a brief bio about yourself (150 words max) and include:
Your portfolio or selected artwork
Indication if you already have or are able to produce digital reproductions of your artwork
Your website (optional)
Your socials (optional)
Submissions can be sent to nlartcall@getmysa.com by September 12th, 2025
After review of all portfolios / submitted works, we’ll select a single artist to collaborate with who has existing digital reproductions of their work or is able to create these reproductions within the timeframe specified.
Estimated Timeline:
Submission Deadline: September 12th
Artist Selection: September 16th
Digital File Delivery: September 23th
Public Campaign Use: October 1st - November 30th
Call for Submissions – 2025 Local Holiday Gift Guide
Public Artwork Opportunity
Are you an artist or a creative entrepreneur with gifts for sale? Help us spread the joy of gifting local this holiday season.
Our Local Holiday Gift Guide is one of our most popular offerings. But it wouldn't be anything without your talent, skill and creativity. That's why we're inviting you to help us make the 2025 edition the biggest and best yet!
The Guide is hosted on our website and links customers directly to your shop, website, or social media - giving you another way to showcase your work and connect with new audiences and potential customers. For more details, see our FAQs below.
Check out last year's guide to get an idea of content, interactivity and layout: https://businessandartsnl.com/local-holiday-gift-guide
Did You Know?
Our Holiday Gift Guide is used year-round (like by members of the business community, seeking products from local artists for gift ideas, swag bag items, etc.). If you sell items that are of a lower price point, that can be reproduced in larger quantities, it’s a great idea to mention those too!
Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025
Submission Guidelines
Please submit one featured item you’d like to have featured in the guide. There will also be room to share information about your shop, and additional items available.
Please provide the following for each item using our online form:
Name of Business/Shop
Link to shop - This helps customers navigate directly to you to complete a purchase
Meet the Maker - Describe who you are and your artistic practice, organizational mission etc. (120 words max)
About the Gift - Describe the product in the image provided - (120 words max)
Price
Product Image - please upload a single high-quality image of your featured product or offering, formatted into a square
Explore More Gifts - if you would like to describe the range of other products available or provide up to two links to additional items (50 words max)
Below is a sample page from this year’s guide format to give you an idea of how your work will appear.
Artist Information
We’ll also collect some information that won’t be posted with the Guide, to help communicate with you and tag you on relevant posts on social media.
Your name and email address
Social media handles (we use Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter)
If you’d like to take part, please complete and submit our online application form by Friday, October 10, 2025.
FAQS:
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The deadline to submit is Friday, October 10, 2025.
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Whether you normally sell your products at craft fairs/farmers’ markets, local shops or via your website, or you’re an emerging artist who doesn’t yet have an online shop – there’s room for everyone! Each artist will receive 1 digital “card” in the guide.
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Yes! Artists who don’t have an online store or website will need to provide information on where to buy their work. This could be an email address for placing orders, a link to a Facebook or Instagram page, a link to an Etsy store page, or a link to another local retailer who carries your work.
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Yes, this year’s Guide will feature one gift image per artists - you may include information about other products in your “Explore More Gifts” section of your submission form.
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Square images. Max. file size: 4 MB. Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif. If your image file is too big it will not upload.
Images submitted with different proportions will be cropped to this square format.
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Submissions could include but are not limited to:
Lower priced items for staff gifts or swag bags
New album releases
Christmas albums or holiday music
Digital prints of original artwork or illustrations
Holiday cards and gifts
Ceramics and pottery
Clothing
Textile and fibre arts
Arts organizations – gift certificates and membership sales
Tickets to performances
Candles and crafts
Local books, publications and subscriptions
Check out last year’s guide for some great examples
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The "Local" Holiday Gift Guide is open to all artists and crafts persons who either reside in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and or have a strong connection to the province but do not currently reside here.
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The Local Holiday Gift Guide is free! There is no submission fee and all transactions are strictly between you and the customer.
Questions?
Please contact info@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.
All Together Now: Two-Stage Call for Mural Artists
Submission deadline: Sept 11, 2025
Artist fees: $25,000 (+HST if applicable)
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:
St. John’s Sports and Entertainment Ltd (SJSEL) invites applications from professional artists or artist teams to create All Together Now, a large-scale painted mural for the Mary Brown’s Centre. This dynamic public art installation will be painted across the interior stadium wall, spanning seating sections 112 –117, and covering approximately 1007 square feet of highly visible space where thousands of visitors gather for live experiences, from concerts to sporting events, throughout the year.
The mural area is highlighted in red.
The All Together Now mural project reflects SJSEL’s commitment to enhancing the Mary Brown’s Centre experience for all visitors. The mural will celebrate our venue as a vibrant gathering place where communities unite through the power of live events and shared experiences, while showcasing local artistic talent and contributing to Newfoundland and Labrador’s cultural landscape and economic vitality.
This opportunity is part of an initiative to reimagine the arena environment as a culturally engaging space that ignites meaningful connections between diverse audiences, transforming how visitors experience and interact with the province’s premier entertainment destination.
A key component of this project is public engagement throughout the artistic process. The evolution of the mural will be documented and shared, allowing attendees and the broader community to witness the transformation of this community space and connect with both the artist and the creative journey. The painting of the mural will happen in stages between live events. Access and scheduling logistics will be coordinated with the selected artist. This process-oriented approach ensures the artwork becomes a shared community experience from creation to completion.
About the Mary Brown’s Centre
Reimagining events. Igniting connection. Moving people.
St. John’s Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (SJSEL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of St. John’s, with a mandate to operate exceptional facilities that provide value to citizens, business, and visitors by attracting events and activities that generate economic benefit and enhance community vibrancy through its world-class facilities – Mary Brown’s Centre and St. John’s Convention Centre.
Mary Brown’s Centre stands as Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier entertainment destination. With capacity for over 6,200 fans at sporting events and 5,600 at concerts, it’s the stage where excitement takes center court, ice, and stage. The venue proudly houses two anchor teams: the Newfoundland Regiment of the QMJHL and the Newfoundland Rogues of the BSL. Beyond sports, Mary Brown’s Centre welcomes some of the biggest names and events to the province. Recent highlights include the Grand Slam of Curling (2024), Montana’s BBQ Brier (2026), and electrifying performances by Billy Idol (2024), Vance Joy (2025), Lynyrd Skynyrd (2025), NLE Choppa (2024), and the East Coast Music Awards Gala (2025).
Behind every event is a dedicated team working together to host an exciting year-round schedule of events. With passion, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, SJSEL delivers experiences that captivate audiences and put St. John’s on the global stage.
Artwork Location
The mural will extend across the entire back interior wall of the stadium, behind seating sections 112 through 117. The artwork surface consists of a 253-foot-long stretch of cinderblock wall that extends 4 feet down from the ceiling, providing approximately 1007 square feet of paintable surface area.
This wall is architecturally divided by structural cinderblock pillars that vary in width from 2 to 3 feet and project out approximately 18-24” from the wall's surface. These pillars create a series of wall segments of varying widths across the 253-foot span, requiring the artist to consider how the mural composition will flow across these natural divisions.
The entire surface—both the main wall segments and the projecting pillars—is constructed of cinderblock and will be included in the mural design, creating opportunities for the artwork to incorporate the wall's dimensional qualities into the overall composition.
Example of cinder block support pillars.
View from the right-hand side of the mural space.
Perspective from the top of the stands.
Perspective from across the stands.
Budget
The total budget for artist fees, materials, and installation is $25,000*, plus HST if applicable.
For further information about building budgets for public art projects, please refer to CARFAC’s Public Art Fees recommendations.
*A small travel stipend may be available for a selected artist coming from more than 200km away within the province.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to artists of all career stages. Artists without previous experience painting murals of this size should include a letter of reference to help demonstrate their ability to scale their work up and take on this new challenge.
SJSEL 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.
Selection Process
This is a two-stage selection process.
The artwork for this project will be selected through a competitive two-stage open call process, guided by Business & Arts NL. A selection committee including artists/art professionals, community members and project representatives will review all eligible Stage 1 applications based on the following criteria:
Creativity and strength of support images
Relevance of experience
Expression of interest and connection between their practice and the project
The selection committee will recommend up to three artists to be shortlisted for Stage 2. Shortlisted artists will be invited to develop an artwork proposal and will have demonstrated the ability to create and execute an innovative, engaging mural that is complementary to the overall environment and project goals.
Estimated Timeline:
Stage 1: Expressions of Interest due: Sept 11
Shortlist selection: Sept 19
Stage 2: Final Proposals due: Oct 17
Final selection: Oct 24
Installation starting: Dec 12
Stage 1 Expression of Interest – Submission Requirements
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.
Project and Applicant Information form: Please complete the online application form found here.
Expression of Interest (1 page or 500–750 words max), a statement outlining your interest in this project, your experience in and approach to creating murals and artwork for the public realm. Do not include proposals at this stage.
Portfolio/Images of recent relevant work (max 10 images) that include artwork title, date, media and dimensions. If you wish to include a video, please provide links to Vimeo or YouTube, along with a timestamp.
CV – Artist resume (three pages maximum). For teams, submit a CV for each artist team member (maximum of 3 pages per member), or a combined CV if the team has an extensive history of working together.
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.
This is a two-stage competition. At this time, we are not requesting artwork proposals. Applicants will be reviewed based on the merit of their past work, professional qualifications, and experience.
Submissions are due by September 11, 2025, at 11:59 pm NST and shortlisted artists will be notified by September 19, 2025.
Stage 2 Project Proposal – Submission Requirements
The shortlisted artists/artist teams will be invited to develop an artwork proposal that includes a design concept, a detailed budget, and a basic work plan/timeline based on a project brief that will be provided to help shortlisted artists prepare their submissions. Each shortlisted artist will receive a $500 honorarium for this stage once their proposal has been submitted. The selection committee will review the proposals and recommend an artist/artist team to be awarded the project.
Questions? Please Contact:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes a small travel stipend will be available if a selected artist is coming from over 200km from St. John’s. SJSEL can also provide a letter confirming the opportunity which could be submitted as support material for a travel grant application.
Call for Collaborators: Interactive Art Experiences - Creativity & Innovation Summit 2025
Submission deadline: July 30, 2025
Artist fees: $2,500 (+HST if applicable)
Business & Arts NL is seeking an artist to develop and facilitate an interactive art activity for the 2025 Creativity & Innovation Summit. Taking place at the Sheraton Hotel on November 4, the event will welcome 200–250 participants from across the private, public, and creative sectors. The Summit features speakers, networking opportunities, and experiences designed to spark new connections and inspiration. This is an opportunity for an artist/artist team to create and present a hands-on, participant-driven experience that unfolds throughout the day and encourages conversation between attendees.
Ideally, the selected interactive art activity will have its debut at the Summit, and become a standalone offering that other businesses or organizations are interested in engaging for their events. With this secondary goal in mind, Business & Arts NL will offer feedback and an opportunity to test the project with a focus group in advance of the Summit.
Project Brief
This event is focused on the value of creativity to individuals, workplaces, and society. Artists and their worldview and expertise are placed at the heart of this conversation. These activities, interspersed between more traditional opportunities to network and inspiring speakers from various creative backgrounds, are an important driver of engagement and conversation at this event.
We’re seeking activities that:
Spark participants curiosity or creativity
Engender “creative confidence” (confidence in one’s own creativity)
Start conversations
Are unintimidating - an easy “nudge for participation”
Are story catalysts, creating an experience that participants will talk about after they leave.
Proposed activities may accomplish any of the following:
Play with data - for instance a form of data portrait, or a creative and innovative way to gather data for impact measurement
Result in a final piece/output that participants contribute to/co-create
Provide something participants can individualize/make their own in dialogue with others
Result in something participants can keep
Logistics
These projects could last mere seconds, or span several minutes. For instance, attendees at last year’s summit checked in by selecting a pin or pins that represented their creative strength/s, and another favourite project saw participants take a small clay fish and some paint back to their seat to paint while speakers were speaking, and later add it to a collective artwork facilitated by Daniel Rumbolt and Amber-Lynn Thorne. The length of time for instructions to be given should be minimal, so that participants can choose how much time they wish to spend engaging with the activity and networking.
We aren’t able to mount works directly on the wall at the Sheraton, and so activities need to be free standing, displayed on a table, on easels etc, and activity materials must be easily transported and able to be set up early on the morning of the event.
Budget
Artist Fee = $2,500* + HST (if applicable)
*Artist fee includes design of the activity, delivery/facilitation and participation in the Summit, and providing materials (bio, photos, artist statement) to support event marketing. Additionally, he cost of materials will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,000.
Eligibility
Newfoundland and Labrador-based artists of any/all disciplines, which may include visual artists and craftspeople, designers, interdisciplinary artists, multimedia artists, installation artists, and artists whose practices focus on community participation or engagement.
Emerging, mid-career, and established artists are encouraged to apply
Business & Arts NL is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from artists of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
Selection
The selected activity will be chosen by a small focus group of Summit stakeholders, based on the project’s anticipated impact, and how it fits within the overall program.
Submission Requirements
Please submit the following, combined into a single pdf:
A short proposal outlining your interactive idea (max 500 words) including the cost of materials for 250 participants
A brief bio or CV
Up to 5 images of your previous work
A short note about why this opportunity interests you
Project Timeline
Proposals due: July 30, 2025
Selected artist will be notified by: August 11, 2025
Mid-point test run/feedback (see FAQ for details): Sept 30, 2025
Summit: Nov 4, 2025
Send your proposals to: Lynn Panting - lynn@businessandartsnl.com
Have questions or want to talk through your idea? Reach out to Lynn lynn@businessandartsnl.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In order to ensure that your project fits well within the flow, messaging, and vibe of the Summit, we’ll get together on Sept 30 to talk through the setup, space/technical requirements, language, materials etc. We’ll provide any feedback we have and work together to ensure the project is set up for success and maximum impact with Summit attendees. There may be an opportunity to test the project with a small focus group as well.
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Yes, we will offer a travel stipend to cover kilometrage, accommodations and per diem for selected artists living outside of the Avalon Peninsula.
Art Car 3.0 – Call for Digital Artwork
Public Artwork Opportunity
Submission deadline: Thursday, March 20 at 11:59 pm
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 to transform a 2025 GV70 into a moving piece of public art.
We’re looking for you to produce digital artwork that will be professionally printed on vinyl and wrapped around a white 2025 GV70. Your art will be seen by thousands throughout the City of St. John’s and beyond!
About the Project:
This is the third Art Car collaboration. Check out Vanessa Iddon's 2021 Genesis GV 80 Art Car and Marcus Gosse's 2023 MINI Countryman Art Car.
The selected artist will design an Art Car to help promote our Explore Art NL public art app. The back window will feature partner logos and messaging about the app provided by Business & Arts NL. We want to transform the Genesis 2025 GV70 into a bold mobile canvas that celebrates creativity and public art!
Who Should Apply:
NL based illustrators, graphic designers, and visual artists with expertise in creating digital art
Artists comfortable providing final artwork in high-resolution digital formats suitable for large-scale printing
Requirements
We are looking for a design that is exciting and bold.
IMPORTANT: This call is exclusively for digital artwork that can be reproduced as a vehicle wrap. Submissions in other mediums will not be considered.
Artists may create work specifically for this call or may reformat existing work.
This call is open to artists of any experience level (emerging, mid-career and established).
Proposals will be assessed based on artistic merit and the adaptability of proposed artwork to the vehicle structure
The selected artist will be provided with the printer’s specs and is responsible for providing production-ready files that are high-resolution and suitable for large-format printing
This call is open to NL-based creatives only
What’s In It For You:
An artist fee of $2,000* +HST (if applicable)
An artist credit printed on the vehicle itself
You and your work will also be featured on our website, on social media and through our marketing initiatives.
* Artist fee includes: contract execution, artwork development, file preparation, design review and revisions (up to two rounds), supplying artist statement, bio, and headshot, and participation in project meetings (if required)
Interested? Please submit:
3 images of your work, combined into a single PDF
A 250-word description of your proposed vision for the car – we welcome submissions of new or previously created work
A 150-word bio
A link to your website or portfolio
Anonymous Survey Information (required) This form is to be completed by the Artist 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.
All application components must be submitted through the online application form. Click the button below to apply.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: Thursday, March 20 at 11:59 pm
The successful candidate will be contacted by March 27.
Artist files for the final design will be completed by May 9
The car will be wrapped and hitting the streets by late May!
Additional reference images of the GV70 can be found here.
This project is made possible with the generous support of Genesis 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.
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.
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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 using our online application form found here.
Don’t forget to complete the Anonymous Self Identification survey and take a screenshot of the confirmation page to complete your application.
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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 the program coordinator at hazel@businessandartsnl.com. We will get back to you within 2 business days.