Call to Artists - Public Bin Design
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Yonge-Dundas Square is seeking design proposals to wrap 10 public waste bins in partnership with Mural Routes.
Submission Highlights
Artists are asked to submit a design proposal that will wrap all public bins on Yonge-Dundas Square.
Artists are asked to submit designs that utilize vibrant colour and imagery.
The design process will include one (1) initial design, with one (1) round of revisions before the final design.
Installation will be arranged and completed by Yonge-Dundas Square. Scope of work includes design ONLY.
Submission Requirements
Artists interested in this project must prepare and submit a Proposed Artwork Concept for the bench installation. This proposal shall include conceptual design drawings and/or sketches, sufficient to communicate the artist concept.
CV or resume including current contact information and outline of previous artistic experience
3-5 images of previously completed work
Compensation
The chosen artist will be paid $1500
Project Timeline
Monday, March 13 – Deadline for Submissions
Friday, March 24 – Successful Artist Contacted & Contract Issues
Friday, March 31 – First Round of Designs Due
Monday, April 17 – Final Digital Design Due
May 1-15 – Artwork Installed
Click the link below for full details and instructions on how to apply.
The winning artwork and artist bio will be displayed on rotation on Yonge Dundas Square’s 5 digital screens, while the wrap is installed. Please see other artwork featured on the Square (current & previous):
From left to right: Here and Now – Afifa Bari, Temporarily Hedged – Tommy Truong, Bench Wrap (2021-2022) - Hello Kirsten
Commitment to Diversity
Yonge Dundas Square is committed to creating a diverse environment. The program seeks to engage individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, new Canadians, LGBTQ peoples, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and people from different faith and religious orientations.