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?
To share your artist opportunity on this page, email [email protected] and [email protected] with subject: “Opportunity for Musqueam Artists”
Updated April 20, 2023
Wall Mural @ Camosun Substation (BC Hydro & VMF)
BC Hydro is seeking an artist to design a mural at the newly updated Camosun Substation at 4201-4299 Camosun St, Vancouver. This call is open to all Musqueam artists, both established mural artists and those new to mural making.
Read the call for artists
This 853 square foot mural will be visible from a walking path. The selected artist is responsible for the mural design only. Due to safety and technical requirements, a commercially-certified painter will be hired to execute the mural design in August 2023.
This is a great opportunity for an emerging artist to work with the Vancouver Mural Festival to learn about mural making, public art and project management.
Compensation
$6,500
Eligibility
All Musqueam artists are eligible
Experience creating traditional Coast Salish/Musqueam art and design
No prior experience with professional public art or mural making necessary. We encourage anyone interested to apply!
Application deadline
June 18, 2023 at 11:59PM
Interested in applying?
Complete this online application form.
Please include samples of previous work, especially samples of Musqueam design.
If you’d prefer to apply via hardcopy or email, or need help with the online form, contact [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]
Coming soon: YVR Fire & Rescue trucks, YVR Maintenance trucks, Pier C Mural