NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF PENETANGUISHENE
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The Town of Penetanguishene is seeking submissions from qualified artists with public art experience to propose a public art installation at 122 Main Street near the intersection of Main Street in front of the Shoppers Drug Mart in downtown Penetanguishene. A location map of the space has been included in the attached documents and interested participants are encouraged to visit the location for additional context and perspective. The site has limited opportunities for anchoring and area is susceptible to heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The installation should be non-interactive and be appreciated from a visual distance such as driving, transit, and at closer range for pedestrians from the street. The work should not obstruct traffic sightlines, interfere with signalization or detract from business signage. The call seeks work that is positive, celebrates downtown Penetanguishene and is reflective of the heritage, growth and aspirations of the Town.
The successful artist or art teams will be responsible for the creation, fabrication and installation of the art and will work with the Town of Penetanguishene’s Main Street Art Project Ad Hoc Committee.
Eligibility criteria
This public art call is open to all professional artists or art teams that can bring their skills and represent the theme of the Town of Penetanguishene. The call requests artists or art teams which have the demonstrated creative expertise and technical skills to manage all phases of the process from design development through to installation in coordination with municipal staff. The accepted project will be subject to approval by Council of the Town of Penetanguishene.
The full PDF outlining the project criteria and application criteria is available as an attachment, or visible on the website.
For further requests for information or to submit questions contact: Andrea Betty, MCIP RPP, Director of Planning and Community Development by email or phone at 705-549-7453 ext. 215.
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