Expression of Interest - Call to Indigenous Artists and Artist Teams
5 Corners Indigenous Public Art Project
Indigenous artists and Indigenous-led artist teams are invited to submit expressions of interest to create a site-specific, permanent public artwork for the Five Corners parkette, located at the intersection of St. Paul Street, Geneva Street, Queenston Street, and Niagara Street.
The Five Corners site sits at a historically significant convergence of Indigenous trail systems that have connected the Niagara region for millennia. These routes—many of which continue to shape the downtown today—reflect deep histories of movement, exchange, and relationship.The City invites artists to respond to this place through themes such as:
- Indigenous trails and pathways
- Movement and travel
- Meeting place and convergence
- Storied land and layered histories
- Relationships and coexistence
The artwork will become part of the City of St. Catharines Civic Art Collection. Details are outlined below.
Important Dates
Stage 1 – EOI
- Launch: May 27, 2026
- Deadline: July 12, 2026, 11:59pm ET
- Shortlist notification: Week of July 20, 2026
Stage 2 – Concept Stage (Invited)
- RFP issued: July 27, 2026
- Submission deadline: August 30, 2026
- Presentations: Week of September 7, 2026
- Final selection: Week of September 14, 2026
Production & Installation
- Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
- Installation target: June 2027
Eligibility
Professional Indigenous artists (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) residing in Canada.
Indigenous-led teams (must identify an Indigenous lead artist)
The City may request confirmation of Indigenous identity/affiliation and/or the Indigenous lead role in a respectful manner as part of due diligence during the selection process.
Artists should demonstrate:
- Experience in original artistic practice
- A track record of presenting work publicly
- Capacity to complete a project of this scale
Budget
- Total commission: $140,000 + HST
Inclusive of artist fees, design, fabrication, materials, engineering (if required), transportation, and installation
- Stage 2 honorarium: $2,000 + HST (per shortlisted artist/team)
Contact Info
If you are experiencing difficulties with this submission form or have questions related to the application or supporting documents, please contact culture@stcatharines.ca to connect with Cultural Services Staff. Regular office hours are Monday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm.
Accessibility
Accommodation and alternative submission formats are available upon request.
Contact: culture@stcatharines.ca
