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Call for Artists
The Town of Midland commissions public art for projects throughout the Town. Public Art creates an interesting, visually-rich community and cultivates community pride.
Public Art projects may include murals as well as vinyl wrapping of utility boxes at some intersections.
Submissions will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in the Town of Midland’s Public Art Policy including:
- suitability for display in a public space;
- responds to or complements the installation location;
- reflection of the Town’s history/heritage, culture, and/or natural elements and landscapes;
- ability to build appreciation for public art;
- originality of design;
- ability to intrigue the viewer and stimulates the imagination;
- the artist/artist team’s reputation and demonstrated and related experience.
Public Art proposals for the Town of Midland must be inclusive and diverse and respect the rights of Indigenous people to own and control their heritage, including Indigenous images, designs, stories and other cultural expression.
Artists are encouraged to review each submission form as there are different requirements for each and to take note of deadlines.
Current Opportunities
Call for Artists - Mural Restoration Project 2025
The Town of Midland, with support from the Rural Economic Development program, is restoring some of the murals within the downtown area.
The Town has issued a call for mural artists to undertake the restoration work. The call for artists will be open until July 9, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. with successful applicants being notified by July 18, 2025.
Access the online application form here.
Proposals and quotes should include:
- artist fees, cost for materials and supplies, and rental of any special equipment (scaffold, scissor lift);
- estimated timeline to complete the mural restoration;
- plan to mitigate impact of restoration and access to business entrances during restoration and regular business hours.
All murals requiring masonry work will be completed at the expense of the property owner and the cost of such repairs should not be included in the quote.
Murals To Be Restored in 2025
| Midland Railway Corporation – Station |
| Location: Corner of 239 King Street and Dominion Avenue (Windswept Northern Lifestyle and Graffiti Art) |
| Midland Railway Corporation – Engine House |
| Location: Corner of 239 King Street and Dominion Avenue (Windswept Northern Lifestyle and Graffiti Art) |
| Fishing in Midland Harbour |
| Location: Second story of 317 King Street (Catnip Dispensary) |
| View of Midland Harbour |
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Location: Currently located on south-facing wall of 236 King Street Note: This mural is being removed from this building and will be relocated to another property. The mural was originally painted on crezon marine plywood and its condition will be assessed once it is removed from the exterior wall. If the condition warrants, it will be recreated onto alupanel. Artists are encouraged to provide a quote for restoration and recreation of the mural. |
| Woolen Mill |
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Location: Second story of 235 King Street (Elegant Gourmet) Note: The mural was originally painted on crezon marine plywood and should be recreated onto alupanel. Artists are to provide a quote for recreation of the mural in their studio space. |
Additional murals may be added to the list and will be posted with appropriate deadlines. Artists are encouraged to follow Midland Tourism on Facebook and Instagram for additional calls for artists.
