ART AND LANDSCAPE COLLABORATIONS – ASHBRIDGES BAY TREATMENT PLANT
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 6 2006, 5 PM
As part of the revitalization of the City of Toronto’s waterfront, Ashbridge’s Bay Treatment Plant is undergoing a major transformation, presenting a tremendous opportunity for Toronto’s Artists.
The Culture Division is seeking to commission an Artist to work collaboratively with the selected Landscape Architect on the refurbishment of Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, at the intersection of Lakeshore Boulevard East and Leslie Street. The budget for the art contribution to this project is $250,000.00.
The Culture Division is inviting Artists living and/or working in Toronto to submit: resume; visuals of recent, relevant work**; and Artist’s statement outlining interest in the project and experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
**Please provide colour prints or digital images on CD listing title, date, materials and dimensions for each work. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return of submission material, if desired.
Submissions must be received by February 6 2006, 5 pm.
Submissions will be reviewed by an independent selection committee convened for this project. A short list of 3-5 artists will be interviewed by the selected Landscape Architect and City staff working group. Artist interviews will take place in March 2006.
Submissions should be sent to:
Rebecca Ward
Cultural Affairs Officer – Public Art
Culture Division EDCT
9th floor, East Tower, City Hall
100 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M5H 2N2
(416) 392-4173
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