Call for Applications: Fall 2026 Artist in Residence Program at the Richmond Hill Cultural Centre
Design and execute a cohesive interior mural and two exterior street-pole banners for the Richmond Hill Cultural Centre.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 27 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- Studio access at Richmond Hill Cultural Centre, artist fee, approved production budget, and city support for promotion, coordination, and site access/approvals
- Location
- Richmond Hill Cultural Centre, 10184 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON
- Exhibition window
- Sep 1, 2026
- Size cap
- ≤ 106.5" max dimension
About
Overview
The City of Richmond Hill invites professional artists to apply for the Fall 2026 Artist in Residence program. The selected artist will be commissioned to design and execute a cohesive interior mural inside the Richmond Hill Cultural Centre and two exterior street-pole banners, creating a cohesive visual identity for the newly opened cultural hub.
Project Requirements
- One interior, hand-painted mural in the boardroom: 106.5″ (W) × 96″ (H)
- Two complementary exterior street-pole banners: 24″ (W) × 60″ (H)
- Artwork theme is open to artist interpretation but must align with the City of Richmond Hill's Strategic Plan vision of "A vibrant and inclusive city of neighbours."
- Production specifications available at RichmondHill.ca/ArtistResidence
Eligibility
Open to emerging, mid-career, and established professional artists. Applicants must be 18+ Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, and legally able to work in Canada. Richmond Hill and York Region–based artists are encouraged to apply.
Compensation
- Studio access at the Richmond Hill Cultural Centre
- Artist fee + Approved production budget
- City support for promotion, coordination, and site access/approvals (as applicable)
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Monday, August 17, 2026 at 11:59pm ET
How to Apply
Complete the online application form at RichmondHill.ca/ArtistResidence, including required support materials. The successful artist will be asked to submit additional forms including insurance and project-specific terms in the formal artist agreement.
Contact
- Leanne DiMonte, Cultural Services Coordinator
- [email protected]
- Richmond Hill Cultural Centre, 10184 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T6
- RichmondHill.ca/CulturalCentre
- Award
- Studio access at Richmond Hill Cultural Centre, artist fee, approved production budget, and city support for promotion, coordination, and site access/approvals
- Theme
- Artwork must align with the City of Richmond Hill's Strategic Plan vision of "A vibrant and inclusive city of neighbours." Theme is open to artist interpretation.
- Eligibility
- Open to emerging, mid-career, and established professional artists; 18+; Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, legally able to work in Canada. Richmond Hill and York Region-based artists are encouraged to apply.
- Audience
- Emerging, mid-career, and established professional artists
- Size & format
- Interior mural: 106.5″ (W) × 96″ (H); Exterior street-pole banners: 24″ (W) × 60″ (H)
- Also worth noting
- Interior mural: 106.5″ (W) × 96″ (H); Exterior street-pole banners: 24″ (W) × 60″ (H)
- Contact
- [email protected]
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