Calling all Indigenous artists

Spanning 291 acres/118 hectares, Downsview Park is one of the largest urban parks in Toronto and sits atop one of the city's highest points of land. Since its official opening in 2012, it has become an inclusive, dynamic urban green space with active and passive elements for the enjoyment of all visitors.

 The Indigenous-inspired windsocks will be prominently displayed to honour and acknowledge the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous peoples. These vibrant windsocks will be showcased during two significant periods: June, which is celebrated as Indigenous History Month, and September 30th, known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This initiative aims to foster greater awareness and appreciation of Indigenous cultures, histories, and the ongoing journey towards reconciliation.

 Parc Downsview Park Inc. (“PDP”) is looking for an Indigenous artist to design one (1) Indigenous inspired artwork that will be displayed on ten (10) windsocks that has been a visual staple in and around the Park.

Budget: $500 to cover all original artwork, artwork rights (including copyrights and waiver of moral rights).

If you could please submit a concept proposal, quote (including an anticipated artwork completion date by around February 28, 2025 to Karen Vuong kvuong@clc-sic.ca. This is not a call for tenders, a request for proposals, or any other kind of procurement process. The retained artist will be chosen in PDP’s absolute discretion based on PDP’s assessment of the concept’s creativity, the artist agreeing to PDP’s standard terms and conditions, the budget proposal, and the incorporation of the following conceptual points:

The concept should:
• Focus on nature
• Highlight PDP Brand colours where possible
• Colours that look great displaying outdoors in September
• Not reference the military/aviation
• Not incorporate any violence/profanity

 Current windsocks we have displayed throughout the year.

We also have a Canada windsock, that looks like the Canada flag but in a windsock format.

We have the damselfly, swallow, sunflower and hummingbird. These are our critters and flower that represents our Discovery Center, which is a place where our education team delivers programs to thousands of people annually.