Calling all artists!
William Street is ready for a makeover as we prepare to open it up as a pedestrian walkway during the warmer months. Host to public markets, the William Street Summer Fest, the Ottawa Street Fashion Show, and outdoor film nights, this thoroughfare is a hub for summer programming at the ByWard Market.
Do you fantasize about transforming public spaces through art and design? Then we have just the challenge for you! Ottawa Markets is calling on artists to submit a proposal for the annual William Street mural.
Your proposal
must include :
Draft and scaled design
Materials / Product list
Budget (Maximum $7,500)
Explanation of your design (200 words max.)
Samples of your previous work and two references
William street is approximately 400 feet long, the artwork would extend down the road way from crosswalk to crosswalk. The artwork can be broken up into several pieces but should represent a cohesive concept. The painting will be scheduled upon road closure from May 1st to be completed ideally by Saturday, May 13th, 2023.
Suggested themes include: creatures from our nation's lore , plants to the Ottawa-Gatineau region, seasonal produce from the Ottawa Valley
Please submit your proposal to info@ottawamarkets.ca by March 15, 2023.
Street art courtesy of @falldowng
