City of Brantford issues Artist Call for the creation of a new sculpture in Jubilee Terrace Park

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford has issued an Artist Call for the creation of a new public artwork to be installed in Jubilee Terrace Park at 10 Brant Avenue. The commissioned sculpture will honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, Canada during times of war, military conflict, and peace.

This project was initiated due to the relocation of the German Field Howitzer, captured by Brantford military during the First World War. The cannon will be rehomed inside the Canadian Military Heritage Museum to ensure its longevity and lasting connection to the community. The new public art piece will honour this history, while also looking to the future. The selected artist or artist team will be responsible for engaging with key community stakeholders to explore themes related to local military groups and the armoury.

The commissioned artist(s) will be selected through an open, two-stage process facilitated by STEPS Public Art, a Canadian charity and social enterprise that fosters vibrant communities through public art. This project will also include a mentorship component. A local emerging artist will be selected in conjunction with the selected artist or artist team to serve as a paid assistant during the fabrication and installation phases of the project.

This is a two-stage, open competition for Canadian artists or artist teams. A specially convened Selection Panel, composed of practicing arts professionals and community members, will be established for this two-stage competition. Shortlisted artists, as well as the final selected artist, will be determined through a combination of scoring criteria and deliberation by the Selection Panel. The project budget is $100,000 and includes all costs directly associated with the artwork. Artwork fabrication will begin in June 2026, with installation scheduled for summer 2027.

All artists are required to submit an application form through the STEPS Public Art website at stepspublicart.org. Artist applications will be reviewed on the basis of artistic excellence, relevant experience, and demonstrated or perceived ability to create and execute an innovative, engaging public artwork that is complementary to the overall design scheme and community context. The deadline for submissions is January 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Questions about the Artist Call may be directed to Collin Zipp at collin@stepspublicart.org. To learn more about the project, visitBrantford.ca/JubileeTerracePark.

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City of Brantford, Communications and Community Engagement
519-759-4150 | communications@brantford.ca