Call for Artists
Check back often for artist opportunities with Nation-led projects as well as external partners.
Nation Opportunities
None at this time.
External Call for Artists
VCH – Community Health Care
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking to include Indigenous artwork in a new community health care centre in Vancouver. With multiple opportunities to incorporate artwork into the space, an overarching curatorial theme will be chosen in collaboration with the selected artist(s). The project aims to create a welcoming and inclusive space for clients seeking services at the site
Artist design fee: Up to $14,000
Application deadline: August 5, 2024
Artwork draft due: Beginning of September 2024
Stratford Hall – Indigenous Artists in Residence
Stratford Hall is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 not-for-profit urban school located in East Vancouver on Commercial Drive. As part of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and 94 Calls to Action, specifically number 63 which calls for maintaining a commitment to Aboriginal education issues, we are currently seeking two Indigenous Artists in Residence, one for our Junior School (K – G5) and one for our Senior School (G6 – G12). Our goal for this program will be for our learners to deepen their understanding and appreciation of local Indigenous worldviews, knowledge, history, perspectives and culture.
Salary range: $15,000 – $25,000 annually
Application deadline: July 30, 2024
FIRST UNITED – Call for Artists
(House Posts)
Lu’ma Native Housing Society and FIRST UNITED have partnered to redevelop the site located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside into a multi-story, purose-built space with four floors or programs and services operated by FIRST UNITED and sevent floors of affordable, below-market native housing operated by Lu’ma.
FIRST UNITED is looking to commission three house posts from a Musqueam, Squamish, or Tsleil-Waututh carver for the new FIRST UNITED redevelopment. The final selected carvers will each create an original House Post to be displayed on the exterior of the building entrance. The artists will work closely with the design team throughout the design and production of the work.
Artist budget: $152, 000
Submission deadline: August 9, 2024
Finch Drive – Call for Artists
Diamond Head Development & Finch Drive are looking for artists in the Sea to Sky to submit a design proposal to be featured on perforated metal as a focal point on the exterior of The Levette condo building on Raven Drive.
Criteria: Must be an artist located in the Sea to Sky (Squamish or Whistler preferred).
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Westminster Pier Park Expansion
The City of New Westminster is looking to commission an artist or artist team from a local Nation to create public art for a new riverfront park. An online information session for this artist call out will be held on July 8, 2024 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Email publicart@newwestcity.ca to register.
Budget: $300,000
Submission deadline: August 15, 2024
Nation Updates
Squamish Nation Establishes Historic Partnership with Lime, Pioneering Indigenous Mobility Solutions Globally
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Lime, marking the first agreement between a shared micromobility operator and First Nation in Canada. Lime will deploy its fleet of electric bikes and providing dedicated parking locations in community and nearby areas, offering convenient and eco-friendly mobility options within the community and surrounding areas.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw History Book For Sale
We are excited to announce that tiná7 cht ti temíxw (We Come From This Land) will be published in early January 2024! The book is intended to be a snapshot – a collection of some of the multi-faceted stories and histories that are held by the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People and a starting point for future conversations.
etsím lam̓ tl’a i7x̱w swat (washroom for everyone)
We’re excited to announce that starting next week, new All Gender Washroom signage will be in place across Squamish Nation buildings to support a safe and private experience for all who need to use the washroom!