Call for Artists
Check back often for artist opportunities with Nation-led projects as well as external partners.
Nation Opportunities
External Call for Artists
The Northeast MHSU team is seeking Host Nations’ artists who identify as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, or səlilwətaɬ to create framed/hangable artwork that reflects health and wellness and connection to the land to install at its Vancouver Community office. The artwork is intended to help create a welcoming, inclusive space for clients seeking services at the site and to enhance the healing environment of the centre.
Budget: $1,500 per artwork
Submission deadline: August 7, 2025
The City of Vancouver Public Art Program invites Indigenous artists who self-identify as xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, or səlilwətaɬ to design permanent public artworks that reflect cultural origin stories.
Three artists, one from each Nation, will be selected to create works that celebrate their community’s heritage and values. The artworks will be installed in downtown Vancouver and shaped by collaboration with each artist’s Nation.
Submission deadline: August 17, 2025 by midnight
Artist Fees: $25,000
Metro Vancouver is looking to commission an artist from Sḵwx̱̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) to create and execute an original design for the new Watershed Centre located in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR). The Watershed Centre provides office space for Metro Vancouver staff as well as a classroom for watershed education and stewardship programs.
Submission period: July to September 10, 2025
Budget: $25,000. This budget includes design fees, materials, fabrication, and installation, as well as any other costs pertaining to the creation of the artwork.
The Town of Gibsons welcomes proposals for Squamish Nation artwork for a permanent outdoor art installation on the Gibsons Public Art Path. This call is open to Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw artists.
- Budget: $21,000 (including artist fees, materials, delivery, and installation)
- Deadline for Submissions: September 2, 2025
- Installation Deadline: Fall 2025
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) has put out a call for artists who are members of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations. Each Nation will receive one standalone art piece opportunity.
The standalone art and plaque budget is $85,000 per Nation and is all inclusive. Installation will be done by the Holdom Overpass project team.
Submission deadline: August 29, 2025 by 3pm
Budget: $85,000
On their website, the City of Vancouver regularly posts opportunities for local artists including calls for public art, juried shows and exhibitions, available studio space, and more. Some are exclusively for MST or Indigenous artists. Visit the link below for the latest.
Nation Updates
2025 Housing List
We are pleased to share the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) 2025 Housing List. The list reflects changes and additions made over the last several years, and is up to date as of April 2025.
2025 Land Use Agreement
Ta na wa Yúus ta Stitúyntsam̓ (Rights & Title) has successfully negotiated with the Province of BC for additional protections for our lands and waters after many years of work.
General Election: Nomination Package for Chairperson, Council or Band Manager
Members can start completing the Nomination Package for Chairperson, Council or Band Manager. The Nomination Package shows your base of support, background, skills, and why you would like to represent our community.