The Town of Gibsons is recruiting local artists who will create installations for a public “art path” that will connect Upper and Lower Gibsons.
According to the official call for submissions, artworks can include “trail markers, trailside shrines and sculptures, urban street art, forest creations with natural elements, or something unexpected and totally original.”
The initiative will emphasize artists who live on the Sunshine Coast (including qathet/Powell River), or who have historical ties to the region. Indigenous artists are urged to apply.
The project was made possible through a grant from the Island Coastal Economic Trust. In a news release announcing the project, Gibsons Mayor Bill Beamish said, “We are very grateful for this grant and look forward to commissioning new works which will spark creative interest and grow civic pride.”
Full details are available at https://gibsons.ca/community/art-and-artists/public-art-path/.
The submission deadline is Feb. 28.
A chance to stand up for culture
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. This year’s event will take place from Sept. 23 to Oct.16.
The Culture Days national organization, a Canada-wide network of arts, culture, and heritage organizers, is building an ambassador team for the event.
Up to ten successful applicants from across the province will receive artist fees and a production budget of $2,000 to present an activity as part of “Earth Endeavours,” an series of interactive community-engaged projects to be showcased during Culture Days.
The ambassadors will also serve as media representatives for Culture Days during the month-long celebration.
More information is available at https://culturedays.ca/en/bc/ambassadors. Applications must be received by Feb. 28.
Building community on a strong foundation
The Sunshine Coast Foundation is currently in the midst of its winter/spring intake for Responsive Community Grant applications.
The Responsive Community Grant—one of two types of fundings programs offered by the foundation—offers up to $10,000 for worthwhile community projects.
Applicants must submit a letter of intent by Feb. 28. Some applicants will be invited to submit a full application in late March.
Background information, profiles of previous recipients, and application instructions can be found at sunshinecoastfoundation.org.
