Calls for Musqueam Artists
Many organizations, businesses and governments throughout our territory are interested in hiring Musqueam artists for public art installations, logo design, and other artworks. This page has the latest opportunities for Musqueam visual artists.
Interested in hiring a Musqueam artist for a project?
Share artist opportunities with Musqueam artists by emailing [email protected], and email [email protected] to make sure it’s included in the newsletter.
Updated April 2025
Museum of Anthropology
Design assets for mobile app
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) and Musqueam are seeing a xʷməθkʷəy̓əm artist or graphic designer to create design assets and a brand style guide for the new ‘Reframing the Power of Art in Place’ section of the existing MOA App.
Experience with app development or digital design are not required. If the successful candidate chooses to complete their work by hand, materials will be digitized by a graphic designer.
‘Reframing the Power of Art in Place’ is a new digital resource spotlighting Indigenous artwork on the UBC Vancouver campus. It combines written content about artwork, interviews with artists and knowledge holders, hən̓q̓əmin̓əm, and place-based knowledge.
Read the artist call (PDF)
Application
- Brief portfolio
- Cover letter (expression of interest)
Compensation
$10,000 base rate
Contact
Larry Grant
Musqueam Language & Cultural
[email protected]
604-263-3261 and ask to speak with Larry
Application deadline
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Indigenous Council Logo
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) are commissioning a logo created by an artist from either Musqueam, Squamish, or Tsleil-Waututh.
The logo will represent the VSO Indigenous Council and be used across various platforms, including digital and print materials and merchandise. The logo should reflect values of collaboration, inclusivity, and respect for Indigenous traditions while celebrating the shared connection between music and culture.
Read the artist call (PDF)
Application
- Artist Statement
- Portfolio
- Proposal Concept
- Contact Info
Compensation
$3,000
Contact
Ava Shadmani
[email protected]
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Come Toward the Fire Festival 2025
Vendors, Workshops & Performers
ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) Festival returns on September 20 & 21, 2025. This is the fourth year that Musqueam has partnered with and the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts to present this FREE Indigenous arts festival.
We are seeking Musqueam:
- performers
- vendors
- workshop facilitators
- visual artists
- storytellers
- authors
Contact
Musqueam Contact: Cindy Point, [email protected]
Chan Centre: [email protected]
RiverFest
Vendors & Performers
RiverFest is a free community festival held every year in New Westminster that celebrates BC Rivers Day.
There are opportunities for Musqueam performers or vendors who would like to be part of the festival. Contact Terry to learn more.
Contact
Terry Sparrow, Indigenous Relationships Coordinator
[email protected]
YVR-Musqueam Art Calls and Collaborations
To commemorate the many ways in which our two communities have come together, YVR is partnering with Musqueam to include more Musqueam art throughout the airport and operations of YVR.
Visit the YVR-Musqueam Art Calls & Collaborations website
Email Mary Point, YVR Indigenous Relations Director, for more information about the projects: [email protected]